Daily News | Explorers extend win streak, closing out 78-77 victory over UMass
La Salle’s Jhamir Brickus had a career-high 25 points Wednesday as he led the visiting Explorers to a 78-77 victory over UMass.
Wildens Leveque dunked a shot in the final seconds to narrow UMass’s deficit to one point, but a Khalil Brantley block and steal allowed La Salle to take home the victory, extending its win streak to two games in conference play.Hawks remain winless in conference Cameron Brown led the Hawks with 25 points, including six of 11 shots from deep. Starter Rasheer Fleming added 15 and Ejike Obinna contributed 14 points off the bench.The Dukes had four players in the starting five put up double figures. Duquesne outshot St. Joe’s from the jump. They made 20 of 30 shots from the field in the first half, resulting in 56.4 percent shooting by the end of the game.
Claire Jacobs led the Explorers with 18 points, with four of eight shots coming from three point territory. Molly Masciantonio and Mia Jacobs contributed 14 points apiece.
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