American 61, at La Salle 72

PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — The La Salle Explorers used a dominant third-quarter surge to pull away from the American Eagles and secure a 72-61 victory in a non-conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Tom Gola Arena. In a contest defined by turnovers and defensive pressure, the Explorers improved to 5-1 on the season while the Eagles fell to 1-4. The game was a tight affair through the first half, with La Salle holding a narrow 27-18 lead at halftime. American’s offense struggled mightily in the second quarter, managing just seven points. The momentum shifted decisively after the break, as La Salle… Read more...