It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact La Salle can now relate to. They fell just short of the Providence Pioneers by a score of 53-51 on Friday. The Lancers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pioneers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Emmitt Claiborne
| 02/14/25 vs Providence | 40% |
| 02/12/25 @ Salesian | 50% |
| 02/04/25 @ Mary Star of the Sea | 50% |
| 01/31/25 vs St. Genevieve | 50% |
| 01/29/25 @ Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary | 50% |
La Salle's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Emmitt Claiborne, who posted 12 points along with five assists and five rebounds. Claiborne is also on a roll when it comes to three-point shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 40% in the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Anthony Gibbs, who earned eight points and nine boards.
Even though they lost, La Salle smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in seven consecutive matches.
La Salle's loss dropped their record down to 11-18. As for Providence, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 14-12.
La Salle does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Providence, they will take on San Dimas at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. San Dimas will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Providence surely won't give up without a fight.
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