Courtesy GoExplorers.com. NEW BRITAIN, Conn. - The La Salle men's basketball team was efficient on offense and stingy on defense in defeating Central Connecticut State, 85-59, on Thursday night at Detrick Gym. Freshman Jerrell Wright scored a career-high 21 points and added nine rebounds in the victory. “I think he's absolutely going to be a great player for us and I … [Read more...] about Wright Scores Career-High In 85-59 Victory At Central Connecticut State
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La Salle’s Tyreek Duren Named Candidate For Bob Cousy Award
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – La Salle sophomore Tyreek Duren (Philadelphia, Pa. / Neumann-Goretti) has been named a candidate for Bob Cousy Collegiate Point Guard of the Year Award, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today. The annual honor, named for Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtic Bob Cousy, recognizes the top … [Read more...] about La Salle’s Tyreek Duren Named Candidate For Bob Cousy Award
La Salle’s Matt Lopez Granted Release To Transfer
PHILADELPHIA – La Salle redshirt freshman Matt Lopez (Erial, N.J. / Washington Twp.) has requested, and been granted, a release from his scholarship and plans to transfer. “Matt and I have a great relationship and we have talked openly about many things. He specifically was interested in going to a new area,” head coach Dr. John Giannini said. “I totally support Matt’s … [Read more...] about La Salle’s Matt Lopez Granted Release To Transfer
Explorers Win Fourth Straight 89-51 At Towson
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com. TOWSON, Md. - La Salle raced to a 13-0 lead and never looked back in defeating Towson, 89-51, on Wednesday night at the Towson Center. It marked for fourth straight win for the Explorers and was the largest margin of victory since beating Manhattan, 100-60, on February 22, 1990. Five La Salle players reached double-figures, led by sophomore … [Read more...] about Explorers Win Fourth Straight 89-51 At Towson
La Salle defeats Bucknell, 78-52
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com. PHILADELPHIA – Junior Ramon Galloway had a game-high 20 points and was a big part of another outstanding defensive effort to propel the La Salle men's basketball team past Bucknell, 78-52, on Saturday at Tom Gola Arena. Galloway shot 5-for-8 shooting from behind the arc to go along with a career-high nine rebounds. “We have … [Read more...] about La Salle defeats Bucknell, 78-52