Saint Joseph's Hawks
| Saint Joseph's Hawks | |
|---|---|
| University | Saint Joseph's University |
| Conference | A-10 |
| NCAA | Division I |
| Athletic director | Jill Bodensteiner |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Varsity teams | 20 |
| Basketball arena | Hagan Arena (home arena) |
| Baseball stadium | John W. Smithson Field |
| Soccer stadium | Sweeney Field |
| Mascot | The Hawk |
| Nickname | The Hawks |
| Fight song | Oh When the Hawks Go Flying In!! |
| Colors | Crimson and gray |
| Website | sjuhawks |
The Saint Joseph's Hawks are the athletic teams that represent Saint Joseph's University of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Hawks compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association as a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference and of the Philadelphia Big 5. The school also has intramurals and extramurals, the latter of which compete within the City 6 (the six major universities in Philadelphia). The school is mostly known for its men's basketball team. The Hawk became the school's mascot in 1929. It first flapped its wings at a basketball game in 1956 in a win over La Salle University. The Saint Joseph's school colors are crimson and gray.