Bonnies direct Explorers down the wrong path in 86-73 loss. The LaSalle Explorers (8-12) found themselves in a tight game in the Reilly Center against St. Bonaventure (10-2) on Tuesday evening. Things looked good for the visitors who battled hard and forged a 24-24 tie.
But, things took a rapid turn. At the 7:45 mark of the first, Explorer Coach, Ashley Howard was ejected and the ceiling caved in. Kyle Lofton went to the line and banged all four free throws that were awarded off the technical fouls. That was the point that the Bonnies never looked back.
The home team exploded with a 45 point half and held a 45-35 edge. The rampage would continue with the Bonnies flexing their offensive prowess and went on to lead after a 9-0 surge. LaSalle fell behind by as many as 18 but kept battling.
Jalen Adaway dropped 20 and the aforementioned, Lofton drained 18 with a three-pointer at the end of the half. Three other Bonnies scored in double digits with 17 from Osun Osunniyi, Jaren Holmes with his 18, and Domenick Welch adding 10.
The Explorers received 22 from Sherif Kenney who went 8 of 12 from the Field. Jhamir Brickus added 13 with a dozen from David Beatty.
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Kevin has followed and promoted the game of lacrosse since May 19, 1974.
The same day the Philadelphia Flyers won the Cup, the Philadelphia Wings were introduced to Neibauer and Philadelphia.
Kevin has covered many sports, including baseball, football, basketball, and.. lacrosse. A former licensed football referee and baseball umpire, Kevin brings a unique insight to his game coverage.
A published writer in JustHockey Magazine, Kevin covered the American Hockey League as well as a monthly story on a pugilist where Kevin used the pen name, The Rink Rat. Neibauer turned his attentions to lacrosse for a few years and does his part, whether podcasting or writing to grow the game. Kevin branched out to his roots and currently provides insight for all Philadelphia teams for Edge of Philly as well as his full-time duties with LaxPhilly.
