Courtesy of GoExplorers.com PHILADELPHIA - La Salle sophomore Pookie Powell was named the Big 5 Men's Basketball Player of the Week, it was announced by the organization on Monday. Powell helped the Explorers to a pair of Atlantic 10 victories and is the second student-athlete from the men's basketball team to receive the honor this year (B.J. Johnson - Dec. 19). Powell … [Read more...] about Pookie Powell named Big 5 Player of the Week
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La Salle toughs out 88-81 win over Duquesne in Atlantic 10 action
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com PHILADELPHIA - Five players scored in double figures for the La Salle University men's basketball team in an 88-81 victory over Duquesne in Atlantic 10 action on Saturday evening. Senior Jordan Price and junior B.J. Johnson each scored 18 points while sophomore Pookie Powell added 16 for the Explorers, who have won two straight and improved to 8-5 … [Read more...] about La Salle toughs out 88-81 win over Duquesne in Atlantic 10 action
La Salle cruises to 75-54 win over Atlantic 10 foe Saint Louis
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com PHILADELPHIA - The La Salle University men's basketball team used a total team effort to pick up its first Atlantic 10 victory of the season, a 75-54 decision over Saint Louis at Tom Gola Arena on Wednesday evening. Senior Jordan Price led all scorers with 16 points while sophomore Pookie Powell had an impressive line of 13 points, eight assists … [Read more...] about La Salle cruises to 75-54 win over Atlantic 10 foe Saint Louis
Rebounds & Putbacks: Dayton 66 La Salle 55
First thoughts from the University of Dayton Flyers victory over the La Salle University Explorers. By PAUL GOTHAM Kendall Pollard paced four in double figures, and Dayton's defense held La Salle's shooters under 40 percent for the night as the Flyers opened Atlantic 10 play with a 66-55 victory. Right on Time Sidelined earlier in the season with a thigh injury, … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Dayton 66 La Salle 55
La Salle wins triple-overtime thriller at Mercer, 98-96
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com MACON, Ga. - Senior Jordan Price scored 26 points, grabbed nine rebounds and added six assists in his Georgia homecoming to help lead the La Salle University men's basketball team to an exhilarating 98-96, triple-overtime victory over Mercer on Thursday evening. Junior B.J. Johnson added 23 points and 11 boards for the Explorers, who improved to … [Read more...] about La Salle wins triple-overtime thriller at Mercer, 98-96