Philadelphia, PA – Despite 17 turnovers and a 2-of-15 performance from deep, La Salle was able to outlast Big Five foe Penn in double overtime 75-71. The Explorers, who were fortunate to escape with a victory after Penn missed game winning layups at the end of regulation and the first overtime, were led by senior […]
Villanova Pummels Big Five Foe
Philadelphia, PA – The only other time the University of Pennsylvania hosted the reigning NCAA Champion at the Palestra was on January 27, 1986, and coincidentally that team was also Villanova. That contest ended in a 68-64 Villanova win. This one would not be as close. Despite star senior and preseason Big East Player of […]
