Analysis: How St. Joseph's won a thrilling game against Fordham in the Atlantic Ten championship

The numbers on St. Joseph's 47-46 triumph over Fordham at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. For more on the game, check out our Atlantic Ten championship storystream.

Fordham's Atlantic Ten tournament run makes a statement despite loss in championship game

The Fordham Rams lost a hard-fought game against the St. Joseph's Hawks in the A-10 Championship game at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Nevertheless, the team picked 11th in the preseason coaches' poll has plenty to be proud of. For more on the A-10 conference, check out Pickin Splinters.

Dance Card: St. Joseph's, Atlantic-10 champions

More proof that the Hawk will never die.

Never-say-die Hawks take A-10 tourney title

Just the Facts, Ma'am: St. Joseph's overcame an eight-point halftime deficit, turning up the defense and heating up the offense to take the Atlantic-10 title over Fordham, 47-45. Natasha Cloud had 15 points and six assists for the Hawks, and Chatilla van Grinsven had eight points and 10 rebounds. Marah Strickland had 16 to pace the Rams.

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Interview with St. Joseph's Chatilla Van Grinsven and Erin Shields

The St. Joseph's Hawks upset the ranked Dayton Flyers 61-54 to advance to the A-10 Conference Tournament championship game next Saturday at 7 p.m. EDT on ESPNU. To get some insight on the game, Swish Appeal had the opportunity to interview Hawks stars Chatilla Van Grinsven and Erin Shields.