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La Salle Men’s Basketball Aims to Continue Momentum Against Davidson
PHILADELPHIA – The La Salle University men’s basketball team seeks to build on its recent Quad I victory as it prepares to host the Davidson Wildcats on Wednesday afternoon. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+, with tickets available for purchase at GoExplorers.com/tickets.
The Explorers (10-5) are coming off a thrilling 83-82 win over the St. Bonaventure Bonnies on Saturday, a game that showcased their resilience in a back-and-forth battle. Kale Beers will provide play-by-play commentary for the game audio stream, while fans can follow live updates on X/Twitter @LaSalle_MBB and Instagram @LaSalleMBB.
La Salle’s victory over St. Bonaventure marked a significant milestone, as it was their first Quad I win of the season. The team’s performance has been bolstered by strong contributions from key players, including junior guard Jhamir Brickus, who leads the team in scoring with 15.2 points per game.
Davidson (8-7), meanwhile, enters the matchup looking to rebound from a recent loss to Dayton. The Wildcats are led by senior forward Sam Mennenga, who averages 14.8 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. The game is expected to be a competitive Atlantic 10 Conference showdown, with both teams vying for positioning in the league standings.
“We know Davidson is a tough opponent, but we’re focused on continuing to build momentum,” said La Salle head coach Fran Dunphy. “Our guys have shown great determination, and we need to bring that same energy on Wednesday.”
Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. EST at Tom Gola Arena. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to secure seats for what promises to be an exciting matchup.