American University Eagles @ La Salle Explorers
American University tops La Salle 68-66 in OT
PHILADELPHIA -- John Schoof scored 18 points, Charlie Jones scored 16, and American University beat La Salle 68-66 in overtime on Tuesday night.
Zach Elcano and Pee Wee Gardner each scored 11 for the Eagles (6-4), who led 36-23 at halftime and shot a hot 65.2 percent in the first half to 50 percent for the Explorers.
La Salle gained ground in the second half, outshooting the Eagles 15-11 in the first 13 minutes, then cut the lead to two, 56-54, on a 3-pointer by Jordan Price with 21 seconds to play.
Price scored 26 for La Salle (5-5), including a 3-pointer at the buzzer to tie the game at 59 at the end of regulation.
Jones scored a layup and two free throws in overtime to put the Eagles up 66-61 with 1:14 to play. Jerrell Wright's layup drew the Explorers within three, 66-63, but Schoof added a free throw to ice the win.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Brian O'Connell
- Brian Dorsey
- Roger Ayers
2025-26 Patriot League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| American University | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Colgate | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Navy | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Holy Cross | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Army | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Boston University | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Loyola Maryland | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Lafayette | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| Lehigh | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| Bucknell | 0-0 | - | 3-9 |
2025-26 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 0-0 | - | 10-1 |
| Richmond | 0-0 | - | 9-1 |
| Saint Louis | 0-0 | - | 9-1 |
| St. Bonaventure | 0-0 | - | 10-2 |
| Davidson | 0-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Dayton | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Fordham | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| George Washington | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Rhode Island | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| VCU | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Saint Joseph's | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Duquesne | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| La Salle | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
| Loyola Chicago | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
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