HIGH POINT, N.C. – The La Salle men's basketball team fell 84-72 to High Point in a non-conference matchup at Qubein Arena on Friday night, dropping to 4-8 on the season.

Jaeden Marshall delivered a standout performance for the Explorers, scoring 22 points on 6-of-13 shooting and a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line, marking his second 20-point game of the season and the second-highest scoring output of his collegiate career.

Freshman Ashton Walker eclipsed 100 points on the season with a 14-point, six-rebound showing, setting new career highs in free throws made (8) and attempted (9).

Graduate student Josiah Harris added 12 points and a team-high seven rebounds, matching his collegiate career best with six made free throws. 

Edwin Daniel was efficient around the rim, contributing nine points on 4-of-5 shooting and tying his career high with three blocks.

The Explorers battled to keep pace as High Point found success from beyond the arc, hitting seven 3-pointers in the opening half.  Despite a strong effort in the paint and at the foul line, La Salle trailed 35-29 at halftime after the hosts closed the half on a run.

La Salle continued to attack the basket and closed the gap on multiple occasions, but High Point's bench production and 3-point shooting proved decisive down the stretch.

The Explorers held a 30-22 edge in points in the paint and made 28 free throws on 36 attempts, setting several career and season highs at the line.

NEXT UP

La Salle returns to action Sunday, Dec. 21, for a road test against No. 2 Michigan (10-0) in Ann Arbor, Mich., with tip-off scheduled for 4 p.m.