A Historic Night at Hagan Arena
The Hawks clinched a 10‑9 victory over the University of Rhode Island on Thursday, a win that rewrote the Atlantic 10 record books as the team secured its 34th conference triumph, surpassing the previous mark of 33.
Blake Primrose was the catalyst, delivering two home runs, including the game‑winning blast in the 11th inning, while finishing 2‑for‑4 with two walks, three runs scored and three RBIs.
Joining Primrose in the offensive onslaught were Joey Gale and Alex Kelsey, each adding two hits, while a host of teammates — Richard Beggy, Ryan Henschel, Ryan King, Carson Applegate, Tim Dickinson, Alex Venezia, Ryan Thompson, Brian Connolly, Scott Penney, and Joey Pagano — contributed to the rally.
On the mound, Micah Wells earned his first collegiate victory by retiring the final six hitters, and Joe Sabbath surrendered a single run on one hit over two innings, taking the loss.
Looking Forward
The win not only highlighted the depth of Saint Joseph's roster but also underscored the program’s upward trajectory under head coach Rich Gentile, who praised the team’s resilience and clutch performance. With the Atlantic 10 season now in the books, the Hawks look ahead to the NCAA tournament, carrying a momentum built on record‑setting conference play and a pitching staff that continues to tighten.