Courtesy of GoExplorers.com. PHILADELPHIA – La Salle freshman Jerrell Wright (Philadelphia, Pa. / Dobbins Tech) was named the Atlantic 10 Co-Rookie of the Week, the league office announced on Monday. It is the second time that he has received the award this season. He shares the honor with Richmond’s Kendall Anthony. Wright averaged 12.5 ppg. and 4.5 rpg. in a … [Read more...] about La Salle’s Jerrell Wright named Atlantic 10 Co-Rookie of the Week
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Explorers’ late rally clips Xavier, 52-49
PHILADELPHIA - The Xavier women's basketball dropped a heart-breaking 52-49 decision to La Salle Friday afternoon in its Atlantic 10 Championship first round game held at Saint's Joseph's Hagan Arena. The Musketeers' last-second half-court shot fell short as XU was eliminated from postseason play. Junior Amber Gray led the Musketeers with 14 points, one of four in … [Read more...] about Explorers’ late rally clips Xavier, 52-49
Explorers Win Third Straight Conference Game
PHILADELPHIA - The Xavier women's basketball team dropped a 63-51 decision at La Salle Saturday afternoon at Tom Gola Arena in Atlantic 10 play. Sophomore Shatyra Hawkes turned it on in the second half for the Musketeers scoring 14 of her team-high 17 in the last 20 minutes. Xavier moves to 3-13 for the season and 0-3 in Atlantic 10 play while the Explorers improve to an … [Read more...] about Explorers Win Third Straight Conference Game
La Salle’s Matt Lopez Granted Release To Transfer
PHILADELPHIA – La Salle redshirt freshman Matt Lopez (Erial, N.J. / Washington Twp.) has requested, and been granted, a release from his scholarship and plans to transfer. “Matt and I have a great relationship and we have talked openly about many things. He specifically was interested in going to a new area,” head coach Dr. John Giannini said. “I totally support Matt’s … [Read more...] about La Salle’s Matt Lopez Granted Release To Transfer
Defensive Effort Propels St. Joes
SAINT JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOPS DREXEL FOR SECOND-STRAIGHT WIN Hawks Down Dragons, 59-50 PHILADELPHIA – The Saint Joseph’s women’s basketball team posted its second-straight win as the Hawks topped Drexel, 59-50, Tuesday evening at Hagan Arena. Saint Joseph’s held the Dragons to 28.1 percent shooting (18-of-64) for the game and never trailed as the Hawks improved to … [Read more...] about Defensive Effort Propels St. Joes