St. Joseph's Tops Longwood 82-73 in Opener
Jaiden Glover-Toscano led the Hawks with 22 points as the bench contributed 28 in a season-opening home win at Hagan Arena.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Basketball
St. Joseph's men's basketball defeated Longwood 82-73 on Wednesday at Hagan Arena in its season opener. The Hawks closed the game on an 8-3 run over the final 90 seconds.
Why it matters
The win gives St. Joseph's an early marker for a new season, with depth shown from its bench and a standout debut for transfer Sean Logan. The result sets the tone for the team's early-season evaluation in the Philadelphia area.
St. Joseph's bench produced 28 points, led by BJ Ranson's 17, while Jaiden Glover-Toscano's game-high 22 and Khaafiq Myers' career-high 17 carried the scoring load. Sean Logan posted six blocks, seven rebounds and seven assists in his debut, though the extraction does not report his minutes or how he fared against Longwood's frontcourt over the full game.
The players
Sean Logan
A 6-foot-11 center who transferred to St. Joseph's from Davidson, Logan recorded six blocks, seven rebounds and seven assists in his debut.
Jaiden Glover-Toscano
A guard for St. Joseph's who led all scorers with 22 points in the season-opening win over Longwood.
The details
St. Joseph's used a four-guard lineup with Myers, Glover-Toscano, Austin Williford and Ranson for part of the game. BJ Ranson exited with six minutes left due to cramps, and Sean Logan picked up three of his four fouls in the game's first 26 minutes.
Timeline
Wednesday, November 5, 2026: St. Joseph's defeats Longwood 82-73 at Hagan Arena in its season opener.
Saturday: St. Joseph's hosts Lafayette at 4 p.m. on ESPN+.
Season Trajectory
Sean Logan's arrival as a 6-foot-11 Davidson transfer adds rim protection to St. Joseph's rotation, following the familiar pattern of mid-major programs using transfers to fill frontcourt gaps. An opening win over Longwood gives the Hawks an early foundation as they head into a home game against Lafayette on Saturday.
Fantasy managers tracking college basketball can note Glover-Toscano's 22-point opener and Myers' career-high 17 as early usage signals. Logan's six blocks and seven assists in his debut make him a rim-protecting option to watch as the rotation settles.
The takeaway
Early bench production and a strong debut from a transfer big man suggest St. Joseph's has depth to compete this season. Watching how the rotation holds up against Lafayette on Saturday will show whether those early signs carry over.
What happens next
St. Joseph's hosts Lafayette at 4 p.m. on Saturday on ESPN+.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
