Two definitive spurts proved the difference as LaSalle defeated Saint Joseph’s 90-83 on Monday afternoon at Tom Gola Arena.
Possessions: 77
Offensive efficiency: LaSalle 117, Saint Joseph’s 108
Observations of note:
LaSalle trailed 31-21 with just under ten minutes remaining in the first half. The Explorers went on a 27-11 run over those final minutes to take a 48-42 lead into the break. The first four minutes following intermission, the Explorers went on an 18-0 teal to open up a huge lead and basically put the game out of reach.
Junior forward Jared Kimbrough led the Explorers with 24 points. Kimbrough had entered the game averaging three points per outing and naturally, had a career day. He was especially dangerous in transition and attacking the basket as the Explorers capitalized on a number of Saint Joseph’s turnovers, especially early in the second half.
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