Davidson raced out to a 16-5 lead after ten minutes had elapsed There was no looking back. The Wildcats defeated LaSalle 74-49 on Tuesday. A week ago Bob McKillop’s group built an early lead at Saint Joseph’s. They ultimately lost it and went down on a buzzer beater. Here at the comforts of home, Belk Arena, there was to be no comeback on the part of the opposition.
Possessions: 68
Offensive efficiency: Davidson 109 LaSalle 72
Both offensive and defensive marks on Davidson’s behalf were excellent
What Davidson did well…Pound the offensive boards and care for the ball. Davidson enjoyed a 28-6 per cent edge in offensive rebounding percentage, limiting the Explorers to just two offensive boards. Wildcats committed 10 turnovers- an impressive 15 per cent turnover rate.
What LaSalle did well…Shoot well inside the arc. Ashley Howard’s Explorers were 17 of 34 from two point range. Rising sophomore Ed Croswell was 5 of 7 (from two) for 11 points in 23 minutes.
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