PHILADELPHIA, PA – The La Salle men's basketball team (9-22, 5-13 A-10) concluded its regular season with an 88-76 loss to rival Saint Joseph's (21-10, 13-5 A-10) on Saturday afternoon at Michael J. Hagan Arena.

Redshirt sophomore guard Rob Dockery delivered his sixth 20+ point performance of the season, leading all scorers with 25 points on 8-for-14 shooting, including four three-pointers, and added seven rebounds. 

Three additional Explorers finished in double figures. Graduate student Truth Harris contributed 13 points while sophomore guard Jaden Johnson and junior guard Eric Acker each scored 12 points, with Acker adding a team-high three steals.

The Explorers battled throughout a competitive first half that featured four lead changes. La Salle shot 48% from the field before the break and held a slim lead late in the period. The Hawks managed to sink a shot just before the halftime buzzer to take a narrow 35-34 advantage into the locker room.

Saint Joseph's took control in the second half, using an efficient offensive attack to build a double-digit lead and secure the victory.

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La Salle will now prepare for the 2026 Atlantic 10 Tournament. The tournament begins on Wednesday, March 11, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pa.