Saint Joseph's Vs. Coppin State Final Score: Hawks Down Eagles, 81-72

Behind a team-best 20 points from sophomore forward C.J. Aiken Wednesday, the Saint Joseph's men's basketball program helped their head coach Phil Martelli reach the school mark for most wins (309-2112), as they downed Coppin State, 81-72, at the Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena in Philadelphia.

Sophomore guard Langston Galloway added 18 points, while junior guard Carl Jones netted 16 for the Hawks (9-3), who earned their fourth straight victory.

Senior forward Akeem Ellis and senior guard Tony Gallo each paced the Eagles (4-7) with 21 points. Ellis' 3-pointer with 7:29 to go in the first half helped Coppin State earn a 23-22 advantage, but Saint Joe's Aiken responded with three consecutive dunks which helped the Hawks earn a 37-28 halftime lead.

Sophomore forward Halil Kanacevic put together a stat-stuff performance of seven points, eight rebounds, eight assists and four blocked shots for the Hawks, who have two more non-league games before its begins Atlantic 10 Conference play, Jan. 4, against Duquesne.

St Joe's Looks For Fourth Straight Win Tonight Against Coppin State

The Saint Joseph's Hawks are getting ready to host the Coppin state Eagles on Wednesday night. St. Joe's will be going for their fourth straight win to remain perfect at home.