Jordan Price set a new career high in points with 31 in the 67-53 win over Towson. This is his second career 30 point game, the first coming in the 73-60 win against St. Francis earlier in the year. Price also had 3 rebounds and 2 assists in the contest. Guard Four McGlynn led the Tigers in scoring with 14 points, and also led all scorers with the coolest first name.
While he didn't light it up on the scoreboard, Steve Zack had a solid game, grabbing 14 rebounds in the contest, 5 of which came on the offensive end. He also ended up with 3 blocks and 4 points. Jerrell Wright had 10 points and 3 steals in just 14 minutes of playing time.
Where the Explorers really thrived was on the defensive end. La Salle had 11 steals and 5 blocks as a team, while also forcing Towson into 16 total turnovers. Khalid Lewis, who has been one of La Salle's best perimeter defenders all season long, matched Wright's team high 3 steals in the contest. Rohan Brown also had 3 steals himself, while also grabbing 7 rebounds in his 27 minutes.
The defensive pressure put on Towson was too much for the Tigers to handle, and it resulted in the win for the Explorers. La Salle has been a solid defensive team all season, ranking 74th in the nation with just 60.9 points allowed per game.
The win brings the Explorers to 6-5 on the year, and 3-0 on the road. Look for La Salle to improve that away record on Tuesday to 4-0, as they take on the Hofstra Pride and their 17th ranked scoring offense in the nation. The Pride score over 81 ppg, so it will be a great test for the Explorers' defense.
By: Dan Goggin
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Where the Explorers really thrived was on the defensive end. La Salle had 11 steals and 5 blocks as a team, while also forcing Towson into 16 total turnovers. Khalid Lewis, who has been one of La Salle's best perimeter defenders all season long, matched Wright's team high 3 steals in the contest. Rohan Brown also had 3 steals himself, while also grabbing 7 rebounds in his 27 minutes.
The defensive pressure put on Towson was too much for the Tigers to handle, and it resulted in the win for the Explorers. La Salle has been a solid defensive team all season, ranking 74th in the nation with just 60.9 points allowed per game.
The win brings the Explorers to 6-5 on the year, and 3-0 on the road. Look for La Salle to improve that away record on Tuesday to 4-0, as they take on the Hofstra Pride and their 17th ranked scoring offense in the nation. The Pride score over 81 ppg, so it will be a great test for the Explorers' defense.
By: Dan Goggin
Follow us on twitter @BroadStBeat
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