Halftime Report

After a tough loss on the road their last time out, La Salle looks much better today on their home court. They have jumped out to a quick 38-30 lead against George Wash.

If La Salle keeps playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 15-15 in no time. On the other hand, George Wash. will have to make due with a 14-15 record unless they turn things around (and fast).

Who's Playing

George Wash. Colonials @ La Salle Explorers

Current Records: George Wash. 14-14, La Salle 14-15

How To Watch

What to Know

We've got another exciting Atlantic 10 matchup on schedule as the George Wash. Colonials and the La Salle Explorers are set to tip at 2:00 p.m. ET on March 2nd at Tom Gola Arena. George Wash. has now lost 11 straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since January 15.

After soaring to 91 points the game before, George Wash. faltered in their matchup on Tuesday. They fell 69-57 to the Minutemen. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points George Wash. has scored all season.

The losing side was boosted by Darren Buchanan Jr., who scored 21 points along with seven rebounds and two steals. He didn't help George Wash.'s cause all that much against the Spiders two weeks ago but the same can't be said for this contest. Jacoi Hutchinson was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with two steals.

Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, La Salle's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They took a 75-63 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Dukes.

Daeshon Shepherd put forth a good effort for the losing side as he scored 17 points along with seven rebounds and three steals.

The Colonials have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 12 of their last 15 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-14 record this season. As for the Explorers, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 14-15.

Keep an eye on the arc in Saturday's contest: George Wash. have made nailing deep shots look easy this year this season, having averaged 8.9 threes per game. However, it's not like La Salle struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.7 threes per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.

George Wash. is hoping to beat the odds on Saturday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. This contest will be their seventh straight as the underdogs (so far over this stretch they are 2-4 against the spread).

Odds

La Salle is a 5-point favorite against George Wash., according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 5-point spread, and stayed right there.


The over/under is 153 points.

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Series History

George Wash. has won 5 out of their last 9 games against La Salle.

  • Jan 27, 2024 - La Salle 80 vs. George Wash. 70
  • Feb 25, 2023 - George Wash. 92 vs. La Salle 85
  • Feb 01, 2023 - La Salle 75 vs. George Wash. 64
  • Feb 02, 2022 - George Wash. 89 vs. La Salle 87
  • Feb 22, 2020 - La Salle 72 vs. George Wash. 62
  • Jan 16, 2019 - George Wash. 59 vs. La Salle 56
  • Feb 07, 2018 - George Wash. 80 vs. La Salle 69
  • Jan 15, 2017 - La Salle 79 vs. George Wash. 69
  • Feb 21, 2016 - George Wash. 90 vs. La Salle 50