Powell, Johnson lead LaSalle past Saint Peter's, 61-40
PHILADELPHIA -- Pookie Powell scored 18 points and B.J. Johnson added 15 points and 11 rebounds as LaSalle ran away from Saint Peter's, 61-40 in the season opener Saturday.
The Explorers found their way to an 11-point lead after a half and padded their advantage in the second half.
The game was the first of four LaSalle will play in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament, with the final two at the Mohegan Sun Arena.
The Peacocks took a 16-13 lead on Nick Griffin's three-pointer, but Johnson answered with a 3 to put LaSalle in front, 18-16 and spark a 15-0 run that put the Explorers in command.
LaSalle held Saint Peter's to 15 of 49 shooting (30.6 percent) from the field, including 7 of 20 from deep. Meanwhile the Explorers shot 22 of 47 (46.8 percent) from the floor and 7 of 19 from deep.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Brian O'Connell
- Earl Walton
- Evon Burroughs
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Manhattan | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Quinnipiac | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Rider | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Siena | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Fairfield | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Sacred Heart | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Iona | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Merrimack | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Niagara | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Canisius | 0-0 | - | 0-6 |
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Loyola Chicago | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| St. Bonaventure | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Davidson | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Rhode Island | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| George Washington | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| La Salle | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Saint Joseph's | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| VCU | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Fordham | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| George Mason | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Saint Louis | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Richmond | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Duquesne | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |
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