Game Recap
Explorers top the Sallies on basketball’s biggest stage
The La Salle Explorers defeated Salesianum (DE) on December 19 at the Palestra. Often called the Cathedral of College Basketball, the historic arena on the University of Pennsylvania campus has hosted countless legendary games.
La Salle built a 32–20 halftime lead after outscoring Salesianum 20–11 in the first quarter and 12–9 in the second. Salesianum attempted a second-half comeback but fell short by three points.
Tyler Branson led La Salle with 16 points, five assists and two steals. Patrick Flaherty contributed 12 points, including three three-pointers on 75% shooting from deep. Neri added eight points, Pryce Alston recorded six points and a team-high six rebounds, and Jaxson Carroll anchored the defense with seven rebounds and a block.
As a team, the Explorers held a 33–32 advantage in total rebounds.