Saint Joseph's Downs Loyola To Start Paradise Jam Play

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands — Call it a toughness test, an act of survival, a gauge of playing the first of many games away from home this season. Sure, Phil Martelli wanted to see a lot more from his team, but there’s no doubt the Saint Joseph’s head coach will take the 71-57 win over Loyola-Chicago in the opening round of the 2016 Paradise Jam on Friday afternoon.

Behind the stellar backcourt play of Lamarr Kimble, who dropped a career-high 26 points, and Shavar Newark, who added 20, the Hawks (3-0) forced 19 turnovers and came up with enough timely buckets to escape the Ramblers (3-1).

Aundre Jackson led Loyola with 22 points.

Saint Joseph’s advances to play the winner of Ole Miss and Oral Roberts on Sunday.