Saint Josephs Hawks vs George Washington | 76 - 73

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Total
Saint Josephs Hawks	0	35	0	41	76
George Washington	0	30	0	43	73

Saint Joseph’s didn’t need style points — it needed a stop, a clean possession, and a finish. The Hawks got just enough of all three to beat George Washington 76-73 on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in a tight NCAA matchup at a venue listed as TBD.

The result reinforced two teams moving in opposite directions. Saint Joseph’s, now 14-8, added another close win to a stretch of strong form (WWWLW). George Washington fell to 13-9 and continued a rough run (LLWLL) that has made margin-for-error games increasingly unforgiving.

How the game swung

With no quarter-by-quarter scoring available, the shape of the night is best told by the final margin: three points, no overtime, and a finish that demanded execution. Saint Joseph’s did what winning teams do in these spots — protect the lead, avoid the one mistake that flips the game, and close.

George Washington had enough offense to threaten all night, getting to 73 points and keeping the pressure on into the final possessions. But in a one-possession game, the last few trips often come down to decision-making and shot quality. Saint Joseph’s was the steadier side when the game tightened.

Closing time: Saint Joseph’s answers the pressure

There’s a difference between leading and closing, and Saint Joseph’s showed it again. In a game that came down to a single possession, the Hawks’ ability to get through the final sequence without giving the game away was the separator.

For George Washington, the loss is another reminder that competitive isn’t the same as clean. A three-point defeat can hinge on one empty trip or one defensive breakdown — and GW didn’t find the final swing it needed.

What it means going forward

Saint Joseph’s (14-8)

The Hawks continue to build a profile of reliability: they’re winning games they’re supposed to win, and they’re surviving games that turn into late-possession tests. The recent form (WWWLW) suggests a group trending upward, with the kind of composure that translates when the calendar tightens.

George Washington (13-9)

GW’s record is still within striking distance of a strong finish, but the current form (LLWLL) is the concern. Losses like this can either sharpen a team’s late-game habits or deepen the frustration. The margin is thin — and right now, it’s not breaking their way.