Courtesy of GoExplorers.com PHILADELPHIA - Led by a 29-point performance from senior guard Jordan Price, the La Salle University men's basketball team outscored Davidson, 91-83, at Gola Arena on Thursday evening to win its fifth straight game and improve to 11-5 overall and 5-1 in Atlantic 10 play. The Explorers shot an impressive 57.4 percent from the field and were able to … [Read more...] about La Salle moves into tie for first in Atlantic 10 with fifth straight win
Atlantic 10
Richmond holds off Saint Joseph’s, 70-66
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com PHILADELPHIA - ShawnDre’ Jones scored 21 points and T.J. Cline had 15 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists as Richmond held off Saint Joseph’s in the second half and recorded a 70-66 win in Atlantic 10 action at Hagan Arena. De’Monte Buckingham added 12 points and seven rebounds for Richmond which improves to 11-6 and 5-0 in the Atlantic … [Read more...] about Richmond holds off Saint Joseph’s, 70-66
Gregg gives Bona third option on offense
By PAUL GOTHAM Necessity created opportunity, and Mark Schmidt's St. Bonaventure Bonnies found what they knew they had all along. With Jaylen Adams going to the bench because of an injured ankle midway through the second half of Saturday's 82-72 win over Atlantic 10 rival George Mason, the Bonnies needed a leader. Denzel Gregg stepped to the forefront. "When Jay went … [Read more...] about Gregg gives Bona third option on offense
La Salle’s Powell keeps it simple
By PAUL GOTHAM If B.J. Johnson and Jordan Price are the La Salle Explorers' version of John and Paul, then Pookie Powell plays the part of George Harrison. Averaging more than 30 minutes per game, Powell hands out fewer than one turnover per contest for Dr. John Giannini's Explorers who are of to a 2-1 start in Atlantic 10 conference play. His assist-to-turnover rate of … [Read more...] about La Salle’s Powell keeps it simple
Pookie Powell named Big 5 Player of the Week
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