Nickelberry scores 16, La Salle tops Saint Joseph's 73-65
Charles Coleman gets the basket plus the foul
Charles Coleman gets the basket plus the foul
PHILADELPHIA -- — Josh Nickelberry helped lead La Salle past Saint Joseph's (PA) on Sunday with 16 points off of the bench in a 73-65 victory.
Nickelberry was 6 of 11 shooting (4 for 6 from distance) for the Explorers (10-13, 4-6 Atlantic 10 Conference). Khalil Brantley scored 12 points and added six rebounds and six assists. Jhamir Brickus recorded 11 points and was 4 of 6 shooting (2 for 4 from distance).
The Hawks (11-12, 5-6) were led in scoring by Erik Reynolds II, who finished with 15 points. Saint Joseph's also got 14 points from Ejike Obinna.
La Salle entered halftime up 35-30. Rokas Jocius paced the team in scoring in the first half with six points. La Salle took the lead for good with 10:52 remaining in the second half on a 3-pointer from Nickelberry to make it a 50-47 game.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Ron Groover
- Clarence Armstrong
- Ted Valentine
2023-24 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 15-3 | - | 23-10 |
| Loyola Chicago | 15-3 | - | 23-10 |
| Massachusetts | 11-7 | 4 | 20-11 |
| VCU | 11-7 | 4 | 24-14 |
| Duquesne | 10-8 | 5 | 25-12 |
| George Mason | 9-9 | 6 | 20-12 |
| St. Bonaventure | 9-9 | 6 | 20-13 |
| Saint Joseph's | 9-9 | 6 | 21-14 |
| La Salle | 6-12 | 9 | 16-17 |
| Fordham | 6-12 | 9 | 13-20 |
| Rhode Island | 6-12 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Davidson | 5-13 | 10 | 15-17 |
| Saint Louis | 5-13 | 10 | 13-20 |
| George Washington | 4-14 | 11 | 15-17 |
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