I didn't see it or follow it live, but I have to think La Salle fans are just crushed tonight after the Explorers gave up a 12-point lead at Bucknell and lost by a point, 67-66. Ruben Guillandeaux had a chance to win it but his layup sat on the rim with three seconds left and rolled off.
I know that there are some Bison fans who read this blog and I'm sure they're ecstatic about stopping a four-game losing streak. But La Salle hit 14 threes, pulled down more rebounds (34-31), dished out more assists (11-9) and committed fewer turnovers (11-12).
By the way, the official box lists 34 and 31 rebounds but the Basketball State one lists 32 and 29 because it doesn't count the "team rebounds" stat. Either way, the Explorers come out on top by three.
Anyway, check out Darnell Harris' line in the loss:
Name |
Min |
FG |
FT |
3pt |
OR |
DR |
TR |
A |
S |
TO |
Blk |
PF |
Eff |
Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D. Harris |
35 |
7-19 |
4-4 |
7-12 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
23 |
25 |
Comments (3)
I was at the Bucknell-LaSalle game last night and it was one of the best games I've watched there in four years. Bucknell was down by 16 at one point mostly due to poor shooting by them and ridiculous 3-pt shooting by LaSalle. However, things evened-out somewhat in the second hald resulting in an awesome finish. It was a good game in that both teams hustled, were physical, and kept stupid mistakes to a minimum. However, a huge mental mistake was made by Darnell Harris as he inexplicably fouled John Griffin in front of the LaSalle bench, 75 feet away from the basket, with 8 seconds to go. This set up 1-and-1 free throws which Griffin calmly sank. I feel bad for LaSalle but am ecstatic for Bucknell because they have been playing undermanned the entire season, with one senior, one junior, two sophmores and three freshman as it's top seven players. It was a good win for a struggling team.
Posted by Eric | December 4, 2007 9:50 AM
Posted on December 4, 2007 09:50
Crushing loss for the Explorers. They could have really used this one. The talent seems to be there but they are fading at the end of games. Maybe it's youth, maybe it's nerves, I don't know. This year appears it will be a struggle but next year they get that big man transfer from Mississippi St and hopefully some of these young guys can step up their game. Nice win for the Bison.
Posted by Matt | December 4, 2007 12:06 PM
Posted on December 4, 2007 12:06
Do you know what the line is on our game tonight against Chapel Hill?
THANKS!
Posted by Andy Rubin | December 4, 2007 2:54 PM
Posted on December 4, 2007 14:54