PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — In a game defined by a blistering offensive display, the George Washington Revolutionaries dismantled the La Salle Explorers 104-77 in an Atlantic 10 men’s basketball contest Tuesday night at Tom Gola Arena.

The Revolutionaries (16-12, 8-7 A-10) eclipsed the century mark for the fourth time this season, shooting with remarkable efficiency against an overmatched La Salle defense. The 104 points were the most allowed by the Explorers (8-20, 5-10) this season and marked George Washington’s highest output in conference play.

The most important part of the game was a decisive 22-4 run by George Washington that spanned the final five minutes of the first half and the opening minutes of the second, transforming a competitive contest into a lopsided affair. With La Salle trailing 35-28 and showing signs of life after a three-pointer from Eric Acker with 7:40 left in the first half, the Revolutionaries slammed the door. They closed the half on a 17-7 surge, fueled by interior baskets from Rafael Castro and a three-pointer from Trey Autry, to take a 45-35 lead into the break.

George Washington then scored the first five points of the second half, extending the overall run and establishing a 50-35 advantage. La Salle never recovered, as the Revolutionaries’ lead ballooned to 30 points midway through the second half. The Explorers, who entered the game having won two of their last three, had no answer for George Washington’s balanced and potent attack.

Luke Hunger, the 6-foot-10 forward from Montreal, set the tone early and finished with 20 points on efficient shooting in just 29 minutes. He was complemented by a deep and versatile supporting cast. Guard Trey Autry of Jamesville, New York, scored 19 points, including three shots from beyond the arc. Forward Rafael Castro of Dover, New Jersey, added 16 points, and guard Jean Aranguren of Valencia, Venezuela, chipped in 16 points and four assists.

The Revolutionaries shared the ball expertly, registering 24 assists on 40 made field goals. Christian Jones of Stratford, Connecticut, facilitated much of the offense with a game-high six assists. Defensively, George Washington was active, recording eight blocks and eight steals, with Tyrone Marshall of Nashville, Tennessee, contributing three blocks and three steals.

La Salle was led by a valiant effort from Rob Dockery. The Washington, D.C., native scored a game-high 25 points and grabbed eight rebounds in 34 minutes, but received insufficient support. Truth Harris of Mount Vernon, New York, added 13 points and five assists, and Ashton Walker of Virginia Beach, Virginia, also scored 13.

The game was a stark reversal from the teams’ first meeting on Jan. 3, a 77-55 George Washington victory. While the earlier win was anchored by defense, this performance was an offensive clinic. The Revolutionaries shot 56 percent from the floor and 42 percent from three-point range, consistently generating high-percentage looks against La Salle’s defense.

The loss dampens La Salle’s recent momentum as it prepares for a road trip to Davidson on Sunday. George Washington, which has now won three of its last four, will look to carry this offensive momentum into a critical Friday night home matchup against Dayton. The victory solidifies the Revolutionaries’ position in the middle of the conference standings as the regular season enters its final two weeks.

Attendance at Tom Gola Arena was 1,035. The game’s total points of 181 far exceeded the pregame over/under line of 146.5. George Washington covered the spread as a 7-point favorite, an outcome predicted by a 63.5 percent win probability from statistical models entering the contest.