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. Leading off the day with the #1 Temple Owls pitted against the #8 UMass Minutemen. Just over a week after one of the most exciting … [Read more...] about A-10 Quarter-Final Ticker: Temple vs. UMass
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La Salle’s Jerrell Wright named Atlantic 10 Co-Rookie of the Week
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
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
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
La Salle Signs Jermaine Davis To National Letter Of Intent
PHILADELPHIA – Jermaine Davis (Garfield Heights, Ohio / Garfield Heights) has signed a national letter of intent to compete for the La Salle men’s basketball program, head coach Dr. John Giannini announced today. Davis (6-9, 270) was the sixth man on the Garfield Heights team that reached the state semifinals last winter. Davis, along with current Penn State freshman Trey … [Read more...] about La Salle Signs Jermaine Davis To National Letter Of Intent