1/19|La Salle Explorers|2:30PM (NBCSN)

[spookydog]

University of Rhode Island at La Salle University
Tom Gola Arena, Philadelphia, PA.
Saturday, January 19, 2019
2:30PM

Media
TV: NBCSN

Radio: 101.5 FM (B101) or iHeart Radio App

Previews:
La Salle Fan Site

Opponent
Record:
3-13, 1-3 in the A10
Last season: 13-19, 7-11 in the A10

Rankings:
RPI: 283 (current 2019)
KenPom: 237
NCAA NET: 277

Leaders (Current):
Points – Pookie Powell, 16.5 (Sr., G)
Rebounds - Ed Croswell, 5.i (Fr., F)
Assists – Traci Carter, 3.4 (Jr., G) (2.2 TO per game)

Historical
Series: 28-9
H: 11-4, A: 14-5, N: 3-0
Most Recent Matchup: 2/20/18 95-93(OT) W at La Salle

[DC_Rams]

definition of a MUST WIN.

[RF1]

Based on the season pattern, we are due for a loss.

[Rhodymob05]

Last years win was insane. Lets blow the doors off em.

[steviep123]

The big question: is Ace going to the game?

[SmartyBarrett]

None of La Salle's three wins have come at home. They're 0-7 at Tom Gola Arena.

[section(105)]

......I don’t know if a must win, but certainly a big game in that it is A-10 road game, gives us two in row, gets us over .500 in the league, and for me see if the lineups and rotations and most importantly the mind set demonstrated against Bona sticks.....

[hrstrat57]

Yep hoping for some in person observations from Ace here......

[Rhodyram]

Better team than their record shows.

[Seawrightspostgame]

What if Rhody wins? 2 in a row.

[steviep123]

What if Rhody wins? 2 in a row.

It did happen once this year....Holy Cross then West Virginia.

[DC_Rams]

Better team than their record shows.

You’re right. They did almost beat Nova. But I’m sure that scout was easy.

[ace]

The big question: is Ace going to the game?

Family obligations will keep me from attending. I could do an evening game, but afternoon is out for tomorrow. I hate going to games at St. Joe’s, but I feel like I might really enjoy the one this year if the Hawks can’t get it together. I never want to see players get hurt, but is it a coincidence that St. Joe’s has had major injury issues every since that game where they took out Jarvis and KI?

I’m glad Fatts got in a great game before coming home. Hope he builds on it and stays within himself in front of friends and family. It’s a very winnable game, and I think they get it easily.

[gazakaza]

Myself and another person are heading down there tonight. Should be a good one. Even if the arena is horrible.

[ace]

Myself and another person are heading down there tonight. Should be a good one. Even if the arena is horrible.

What? You don’t like watching a game in a high school gym that vaguely smells of chlorine and reaches sauna-like temperatures as you get to the top of the bleachers?

[luke]

I kind of like games at Gola Arena . The fans are more cordial than most home crowds are to the visitors . I thought about going, but
we are expecting an ice storm , so instead I can watch 4 games ( URI/Lasalle , Dayton /SBU , Davidson / Richmond and UMASS /VCU).

[ace]

I kind of like games at Gola Arena . The fans are more cordial than most home crowds are to the visitors . I thought about going, but
we are expecting an ice storm , so instead I can watch 4 games ( URI/Lasalle , Dayton /SBU , Davidson / Richmond and UMASS /VCU).

I do agree with your thoughts on the crowd. I’ve had some nice chats with La Salle fans about Philly basketball at their games. I also really like talking to die-hard fans of programs that don’t have huge fan bases.

Stay safe in the ice, luke! I fully expect our power to go out at some point this weekend.

[Ramulous]

I had tickets and a hotel but the weather forced me to cancel the ride down and back to Philly......I am bummed out....was looking forward to it

[Rhody83]

The big question: is Ace going to the game?

Family obligations will keep me from attending. I could do an evening game, but afternoon is out for tomorrow. I hate going to games at St. Joe’s, but I feel like I might really enjoy the one this year if the Hawks can’t get it together. I never want to see players get hurt, but is it a coincidence that St. Joe’s has had major injury issues every since that game where they took out Jarvis and KI?

I’m glad Fatts got in a great game before coming home. Hope he builds on it and stays within himself in front of friends and family. It’s a very winnable game, and I think they get it easily.

That’s the secret for Fatts - stays within hinself. I hope he doesn’t try to do too much being home.

[ATPTourFan]

Myself and another person are heading down there tonight. Should be a good one. Even if the arena is horrible.

What? You don’t like watching a game in a high school gym that vaguely smells of chlorine and reaches sauna-like temperatures as you get to the top of the bleachers?

Joked about this with Coach Cox last night. Asked if they let the guys go for a swim before they rush out to catch AMTRAK.

[ace]

Myself and another person are heading down there tonight. Should be a good one. Even if the arena is horrible.

What? You don’t like watching a game in a high school gym that vaguely smells of chlorine and reaches sauna-like temperatures as you get to the top of the bleachers?

Joked about this with Coach Cox last night. Asked if they let the guys go for a swim before they rush out to catch AMTRAK.

Post-game swim instead of a post-game lift? Go for it!

[section(105)]

I had tickets and a hotel but the weather forced me to cancel the ride down and back to Philly......I am bummed out....was looking forward to it

.......whip up some kibbe and enjoy.......

[luke]

Thanks , Ace and the same for you . hopefully the weather won't be as bad as predicted . Glad the game is on TV.

[RhodysRelevant]

do they still have the kid who had that ridiculous game against us last year that i believe went to OT? guy had a record for rebounds if im not mistaken? something i should probably look into myself here but i figured someone might know off the top of their head

[ace]

do they still have the kid who had that ridiculous game against us last year that i believe went to OT? guy had a record for rebounds if im not mistaken? something i should probably look into myself here but i figured someone might know off the top of their head

BJ Johnson? No.

[rambone 78]

LaSalle is good enough to give us trouble if we revert to playing like we did against GM.

If we play even close to the way we did against Richmond and Bonnies, we win pretty easily.

It's time to play 2 good games back to back.

[gazakaza]

I had tickets and a hotel but the weather forced me to cancel the ride down and back to Philly......I am bummed out....was looking forward to it

We unfourtunately could not cancel our hotel so we are taking the risk. Hopefully will get back ok.

[Taylor Swift]

I had tickets and a hotel but the weather forced me to cancel the ride down and back to Philly......I am bummed out....was looking forward to it

We unfourtunately could not cancel our hotel so we are taking the risk. Hopefully will get back ok.

Stay safe on the return!

[RhodysRelevant]

do they still have the kid who had that ridiculous game against us last year that i believe went to OT? guy had a record for rebounds if im not mistaken? something i should probably look into myself here but i figured someone might know off the top of their head

BJ Johnson? No.

thanks Ace. looked over their roster, interesting freshmen guard Jack Clark 6ft 8 and hitting over 40% on 3's. they also have Deas another guard at 6' 6 hitting over 40% from 3. looks like they have played a lot of close games and shoot free throws well as a team. might be an interesting matchup defensively for our guards.

[ElmCityRhody]

I am feeling a JH breakout game .. 15 points.. let’s go.

[RhodyRamFan69]

Gotta start stringing em together starting today. I think we get a much more consistent Rams teams from this point on.

[RI_Bred]

Myself and another person are heading down there tonight. Should be a good one. Even if the arena is horrible.

What? You don’t like watching a game in a high school gym that vaguely smells of chlorine and reaches sauna-like temperatures as you get to the top of the bleachers?

I remember those days at Keaney very well...

[ace]

Nice break for the Rams. I hope it’s not his knee again.

[bigappleram]

Key for today is Fatts to play an efficient floor game and not try to do too much in front of the hometown fans. If I’m not mistaken he had a big game there last season.

[Rhody83]

Key for today is Fatts to play an efficient floor game and not try to do too much in front of the hometown fans. If I’m not mistaken he had a big game there last season.

He had 10 points (4-9 FG), 5 steals & 2 TOs in 28 minutes. His most minutes last year.

[Blue Man]

The fact that we play in a league with a team that plays their division I basketball games in Tom Gola arena is a disgrace.

[theblueram]

GAME TIME!!!!!!!

[ElmCityRhody]

JH JH JH

[KMar970]

Let’s go rhody

[NYGFan_Section208]

Let's have a nice quick, clean win that wraps up in two hours, so the fam can get to church by 5.

[Rhody83]

Cyril wearing a mask. Broke his nose last game in that play under the basket.

[adam914]

Masks have worked well for us at LaSalle before!

[RI_Bred]

Nice quick start I like the energy.

[ElmCityRhody]

And.. there goes JH

[section(105)]

......both of the calls on Harris were wrong......no?

[RI_Bred]

Harris man...unreal with the fouls.

[Blue Man]

......both of the calls on Harris were wrong......no?

1st one he was in the circle so that was the right call.

2nd was bullshit

[adam914]

I love how good of a rebounder Tyrese is from that 2/3 position. Huge benefit to having him out there more.

[Urifan91]

......both of the calls on Harris were wrong......no?

I think his feet were on line for his defensive foul, though hard to tell. I certainly thought his offensive foul was a bad call but never saw replay. Tough to get 2 quick ones before first tv timeout though. He can’t catch a break with foul calls, it’s crazy.

[RhodyRam86]

......both of the calls on Harris were wrong......no?

in my opinion, both calls were correct.