Rockhurst suffered a 72-70 loss to Saint Joseph's in the Hawks' conference opener at Mason-Halpin Field House. James Robinson's potential game-winning 3-point shot was blocked in the final seconds. Robinson tied the score at 70-70 with a three-point play with 1:10 left to play. SJC's Damon Ellison Jr. broke the tie with a 12-foot bank shot with six seconds left.

Robinson led the Hawks with 21 points. McCann collected 16 points and four assists. Logan Souder added 12 points and six rebounds. Beckett posted a team-high eight rebounds. The Hawks, 1-7 and 0-1 in the GLVC, host Indianapolis on Saturday.