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Saint Joseph's Hawks vs La Salle Explorers Wrap - La Salle Wins 81-74
Saint Joseph's was scorched by Deuce Jones for 27 points as La Salle defeated them 81-74 in NCAA action on Saturday.
Bettors who backed La Salle were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +9.5 at sportsbooks.
La Salle got 22 points from Corey McKeithan and another 13 points from Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi. Deuce Jones contributed 3 assists, while Mac Etienne cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Saint Joseph's got 22 points from Erik Reynolds II in a losing cause and another 16 points from Xzayvier Brown. Erik Reynolds II contributed 6 assists for them, while Rasheer Fleming had 8 rebounds.
La Salle was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
La Salle won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-27.