LaSalle's Season Starts Today

After a Sweet 16 appearance last season, expectations were high for this LaSalle team.   At 12-11, Coach John Giannini's team is an after-thought now and has disappeared from the national college basketball landscape.

Today's game against city rival, St Joseph's is a season shaper.   If the Explorers lose, the 2013-14 season is pretty much over.  A win would keep some faint hope alive that LaSalle can turn around a disappointing season and get back on track.

Heartbreaking losses to VCU and St. Louis can either strengthen this team's resolve or put doubt in the mind about their ability to compete with the elite A-10 teams.   Giannini needs to convince this team that they are good enough to be one of the nation's top 68 teams.   The Explorers have the experience and talent to make some noise in the Atlantic-10 tournament.  It will start today at Tom Gola Arena on 20th and Olney Avenues.

Here we go Explorers, here we go !