1970-71 La Salle Explorers — schedule and results

The 1970-71 La Salle Explorers went 15-11 (6-8 in the ACC) under head coach Bill Gibson. The team peaked at #15 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 4.82.

Game-by-game results (24 games)

DateOpponentResultArena
1970-12-05at Long Island University SharksW 68–53Madison Square Garden (IV)
1970-12-09vs Miami (FL) HurricanesW 97–77The Spectrum
1970-12-12vs Marshall Thundering HerdW 76–75The Spectrum
1970-12-19neutral Pennsylvania QuakersL 88–107
1970-12-29neutral Georgia BulldogsW 50–42
1970-12-30neutral Boston College EaglesW 75–63
1971-01-04at Tulsa Golden HurricaneW 63–61Expo Square Pavillion
1971-01-09neutral Temple OwlsW 63–58
1971-01-16vs Western Kentucky HilltoppersW 91–76The Spectrum
1971-01-20at Niagara Purple EaglesW 96–79Gallagher Center
1971-01-23at Lafayette LeopardsW 93–82Alumni Gym
1971-01-30vs Hofstra PrideW 79–62The Spectrum
1971-02-03vs loyola laW 74–53The Spectrum
1971-02-06at Syracuse OrangeL 68–75Manley Field House
1971-02-10vs Canisius Golden GriffinsW 92–55The Spectrum
1971-02-13neutral Villanova WildcatsW 73–69
1971-02-17vs Duquesne DukesL 86–95The Spectrum
1971-02-19vs Creighton BluejaysW 64–61The Spectrum
1971-02-24at American University EaglesW 62–54Fort Myer Ceremonial Hall
1971-02-27neutral Saint Joseph's HawksL 56–66
1971-03-01at Rider BroncsL 82–84Alumni Gymnasium
1971-03-05vs Lafayette LeopardsW 74–71The Palestra
1971-03-06neutral Saint Joseph's HawksL 76–81 (OTOT)The Palestra
1971-03-20neutral Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsL 67–70Madison Square Garden (IV)

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