ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Eight teams descend upon the Boardwalk Hall with four spots in Saturday's semi-final on the line. Pickin' Splinters is court side with news, notes, updates and analysis. Grab a seat on the Pine and join in the discussion. The evening session begins with #7 La Salle and #2 St. Louis doing battle. The Billikens lead 8-6 in a series that dates back to … [Read more...] about A-10 Quarter-Final ticker: St. Louis vs. La Salle
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#7 La Salle defeats #10 Richmond, 80-72, to advance to A-10 Quarterfinals
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com. PHILADELPHIA – The La Salle men's basketball team took down #10 Richmond, 80-72, on Tuesday evening at Tom Gola Arena in the first round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament. With the win, #7 La Salle advances to face #2 Saint Louis in the A-10 quarterfinals on Friday night at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall. Tickets to Friday's game can be purchased … [Read more...] about #7 La Salle defeats #10 Richmond, 80-72, to advance to A-10 Quarterfinals
Three Explorers honored by Atlantic 10; Pettis named league’s Most Improved Player
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Three La Salle men’s basketball players received recognition from the Atlantic 10 on Monday as the league announced its all-conference awards. Senior Earl Pettis (Philadelphia, Pa. / Neumann-Goretti /Rutgers) was named the Chris Daniels Most Improved Player and earned honorable mention all-Atlantic 10 accolades. Junior Ramon … [Read more...] about Three Explorers honored by Atlantic 10; Pettis named league’s Most Improved Player
Nicholson scores 2,000th point in Loss at La Salle
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com. PHILADELPHIA – Andrew Nicholson scored his 2,000th career point and finished with 18 to go with nine rebounds in St. Bonaventure's 71-61 loss to La Salle on Saturday. The Bonnies (17-11, 10-6) secured the No. 4 seed in the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship and will play the winner of the No. 5 Saint Joseph's/No. 12 Charlotte … [Read more...] about Nicholson scores 2,000th point in Loss at La Salle
A-10 Quarterfinal Ticker – LaSalle vs. St. Bonaventure
The 2012 Atlantic 10 tournament quarterfinals kick off with a #8/#1 match up between the LaSalle Explorers and St. Bonaventure Bonnies. Pickin’ Splinters is court side bringing you scores, stats, analysis, insights – we might even get a quote or two from players or coaches. Grab a seat on the Pine for the day. Come early. Stay late. Check back often. Make sure to hit your … [Read more...] about A-10 Quarterfinal Ticker – LaSalle vs. St. Bonaventure