Courtesy of GoExplorers.com PHILADELPHIA - Redshirt junior B.J. Johnson poured in a career-high 35 points, including 28 in the second half, as the La Salle University men's basketball team withstood a hot-shooting Florida Gulf Coast squad in an 84-80 win on Saturday afternoon at Gola Arena. Johnson hit 10 of his 16 field-goal attempts, including 3-of-6 from three-point … [Read more...] about B.J. Johnson scores career-high 35 to lift La Salle to 84-80 win over Florida Gulf Coast
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La Salle hangs with No. 1 Villanova in 89-79 loss
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com PHILADELPHIA - Sophomore Pookie Powell scored a career-high 27 points, including 20 in the second half, as the La Salle University men's basketball team battled No. 1 Villanova for the full 40 minutes. In the end, the Wildcats were able to fend off the Explorers by a final score of 89-79 at the famed Palestra on Tuesday evening. A putback … [Read more...] about La Salle hangs with No. 1 Villanova in 89-79 loss
La Salle picks up third straight win; defeats Bucknell, 83-73
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com PHILADELPHIA - The duo of Jordan Price and B.J. Johnson combined to score 42 points as the La Salle University men's basketball team defeated Bucknell, 83-73, on Saturday afternoon at Tom Gola Arena. The victory is the third straight for the Explorers (4-2), who held the Bison (6-3) to 29 points and just 39.1 percent shooting in the second … [Read more...] about La Salle picks up third straight win; defeats Bucknell, 83-73
Bona Advances To Semis Amid Emotional Week
By Ryan Lazo RICHMOND — There is no denying St. Bonaventure University's Quarterfinal clash with La Salle University was more than just a game. Sure, it was the first game for the No. 2 seeded Bonnies who may need to win the Atlantic 10 Tournament outright to earn a bid into the NCAA Tournament. But their postseason hopes and resume-building needs were not the most … [Read more...] about Bona Advances To Semis Amid Emotional Week
Atlantic 10 adds VCU as full member
Courtesy of Atlantic10.com. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - The Atlantic 10 Conference Council of Presidents has formally accepted Virginia Commonwealth University for membership, the league announced Tuesday. VCU, which combines outstanding academics with successful athletic programs, will join the A-10 on July 1, 2012 and begin competition during the 2012-13 academic year. The … [Read more...] about Atlantic 10 adds VCU as full member