PHILADELPHIA– Tickets will go on sale Nov. 1 for the Philly Hoop Group Classic, a basketball tournament held at the historic Palestra and features No. 11 University of Pittsburgh. The 5th annual Thanksgiving Weekend event will also feature James Madison University, LaSalle University, University of Pennsylvania, Rider University & Robert Morris University. The Philly … [Read more...] about Tickets on Sale Hoop Group Philly Classic
La Salle Explorers
Signed, sealed, delivered: La Salle Explorers 2011-12
With October comes the official start of the college basketball season as teams begin practices. Follow along as Pickin’ Splinters highlights the incoming classes of the A-10 that are “signed, sealed and delivered.” Next in line comes the La Salle Explorers. La Salle's 2010-11 campaign ended in Atlantic City, New Jersey when they fell to the Temple Owls in the A-10 … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: La Salle Explorers 2011-12
La Salle Releases Complete 2011-12 Schedule
Explorers open A-10 play on January 4 vs. Xavier PHILADELPHIA – The La Salle Explorers will begin Atlantic 10 play on January 4 versus Xavier as the conference portion of the 2011-12 men’s basketball schedule was released today. The Explorers will play a home-and-home series with George Washington, Massachusetts and Temple and also host Xavier, Rhode Island, Charlotte, … [Read more...] about La Salle Releases Complete 2011-12 Schedule
La Salle Adds Rohan Brown To Incoming Class
PHILADELPHIA –Rohan Brown (Manchester, Conn. / East Catholic) has enrolled at La Salle University and becomes the fourth member of the Explorers’ men’s basketball recruiting class, head coach Dr. John Giannini announced today. “We were able to see Rohan play numerous times during the July evaluation period,” Giannini said. “He brings toughness, consistent effort, rebounding, … [Read more...] about La Salle Adds Rohan Brown To Incoming Class
La Salle Defeats Carleton, 66-64, To Complete Canadian Trip
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA - La Salle finished off its three-game Canada trip with a 66-64 exhibition victory over host Carleton on Tuesday night from the Raven’s Nest. Senior Earl Pettis led the Explorers with 18 points on 8-for-12 shooting, while sophomore Sam Mills shot 7-for-10 on the way to 17 points. The Ravens have won seven of the last nine Canadian National … [Read more...] about La Salle Defeats Carleton, 66-64, To Complete Canadian Trip