Courtesy of GoExplorers.com. PHILADELPHIA – La Salle mourns the passing Charles “Buddy” Donnelly ‘52, a member of the University’s Hall of Athletes and the captain of the 1952 NIT Championship men’s basketball team, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 81. “Buddy meant a lot to the La Salle community as a member of the 1952 NIT Champions,” Director of Athletics Dr. … [Read more...] about La Salle mourns the loss of Hall Of Athletes member Buddy Donnelly
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Pettis pours in 19 as La Salle Falls 70-61 to Minnesota in NIT first round
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com. PHILADELPHIA – Senior Earl Pettis added 19 points in his final collegiate contest as the La Salle men's basketball team fell 70-61 to Minnesota in its first round NIT Tournament game held at Tom Gola Arena on Wednesday evening. The Explorers end their season at 21-13 and conclude their 12th appearance in the NIT all-time. “I … [Read more...] about Pettis pours in 19 as La Salle Falls 70-61 to Minnesota in NIT first round
La Salle hosts Minnesota on Wednesday in NIT first round on ESPN2
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com. PHILADELPHIA - The La Salle men's basketball team will host Minnesota on Wednesday at 7 PM in the first round of the 75th annual National Invitation Tournament. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2 from Tom Gola Arena. Tickets are on sale beginning Monday morning at 10 AM at the Hayman Center Ticket Office. Chairback seats are $25 … [Read more...] about La Salle hosts Minnesota on Wednesday in NIT first round on ESPN2
Balanced scoring paces Billikens at A-10 Tourney
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Saint Louis sophomore guard Mike McCall Jr. scored 16 points and junior guard Kwamain Mitchell had 15 to lead the Billikens to a 78-71 win over La Salle Friday night to advance to the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament semifinals. Senior forward Brian Conklin scored 14 points and sophomore guard … [Read more...] about Balanced scoring paces Billikens at A-10 Tourney
A-10 Quarter-Final ticker: St. Louis vs. La Salle
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Eight teams descend upon the Boardwalk Hall with four spots in Saturday's semi-final on the line. Pickin' Splinters is court side with news, notes, updates and analysis. Grab a seat on the Pine and join in the discussion. The evening session begins with #7 La Salle and #2 St. Louis doing battle. The Billikens lead 8-6 in a series that dates back to … [Read more...] about A-10 Quarter-Final ticker: St. Louis vs. La Salle