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
Evans records double-double, five score in double figures as Bills roll
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com. PITTSBURGH – Saint Louis forward Dwayne Evans recorded a double-double with season highs of 20 points and 14 rebounds as the Billikens cruised to a 75-60 victory at Duquesne Saturday in SLU’s regular-season finale. The victory improves the Billikens’ record to 24-6, 12-4 in the Atlantic 10 Conference. SLU heads to Atlantic City, … [Read more...] about Evans records double-double, five score in double figures as Bills roll
Webb and Billikens win in A-10 opening round action,64-59
PHILADELPHIA – Courtney Webb scored a game-high 19 points to lead Saint Louis to a 64-59 victory over Charlotte Friday night in a first-round game of the 2012 Buick Atlantic 10 Conference Women’s Basketball Championship at Saint Joseph’s University’s Hagan Arena. The victory – SLU’s first A-10 tournament win since the 2006-07 season – propels the 11th-seeded Billikens into … [Read more...] about Webb and Billikens win in A-10 opening round action,64-59
No. 23 Billikens Fall Short at Loyola Marymount
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com. LOS ANGELES – No. 23 Saint Louis fell 75-68 to Loyola Marymount Tuesday in non-conference men’s basketball action at the Gersten Pavilion in Los Angeles. The loss is the first of the season for the 6-1 Billikens. Loyola Marymount won its third in a row and second this year against a ranked opponent after opening with a victory over No. 17 … [Read more...] about No. 23 Billikens Fall Short at Loyola Marymount