Men's Basketball | February 9, 2015

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Big 5 honored Jordan Price as its Player of the Week, it was announced on Monday.

Price averaged 21.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in a 1-1 week for the Explorers. He had 23 of his 30 points in the second half of a setback at UMass and netted 13 points in a win over Richmond.

For the week he shot 51.6% from the field, 80% from the free throw line. He is the first Atlantic 10 player with three 30-point games this season and the first Explorer with three 30-point games in a season since Steven Smith did so during the 2005-06 season.

The Explorers (13-10, 5-5 A-10) are back on the road on Wednesday at VCU at 7 PM on CBS Sports Network. On Saturday, La Salle hosts Davidson at 2 PM. Tickets are available by visiting www.goexplorers.com/buytickets.