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Here’s the Radio Call of St. Joe’s’ Improbable NIT Comeback Win Against California

Nick Piccone

By Nick Piccone

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THE HAWK WILL NEVER DIE (from the ESPNU broadcast)

The Saint Joseph’s Hawks were once down 19 points in the second half of their second-round NIT match-up against the No. 2 seed California Golden Bears. In the end, they punched their ticket to the NIT Quarterfinals. 

Derek Simpson capped off a furious comeback with a three to put the Hawks ahead 76-75 with 1:51 to go. After each team traded offensive possessions, California had the final look as Dai Dai Ames raced down the court only for Jaiden Glover-Toscano to meet him at the basket and say no.

Matt Martucci had the incredible call on the Saint Joseph’s Sports Network:

Saint Joseph’s will play New Mexico Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. It’ll air on ESPN2.

Nick Piccone

Nick Piccone has covered Philly sports and events for over 15 years with various outlets, including PhillyVoice and Philly Influencer. In 2015, he co-launched the Straight Shooters Wrestling Podcast. He was a producer at Fox Sports Radio Philadelphia and currently produces content for the Villanova Sports Radio Network. He grew up in South Philadelphia and South Jersey, and is a graduate of Neumann University. Contact: picconenick@gmail.com