1980-81 La Salle Explorers — schedule and results

The 1980-81 La Salle Explorers went 29-4 (13-1 in the ACC) under head coach Terry Holland. The team peaked at #1 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 18.59.

Game-by-game results (27 games)

DateOpponentResultArena
1980-12-03vs Vermont CatamountsW 81–61The Palestra
1980-12-06vs Alabama Crimson TideL 65–81The Palestra
1980-12-08vs Bucknell BisonW 73–63The Palestra
1980-12-10vs Xavier MusketeersW 70–65The Palestra
1980-12-13at Delaware Blue HensW 72–59Delaware Field House
1980-12-20neutral Villanova WildcatsW 84–83The Palestra
1980-12-29at San Diego State AztecsL 67–93San Diego Sports Arena
1980-12-30neutral Georgetown HoyasL 63–79Peterson Gym
1981-01-03vs Lafayette LeopardsW 69–60The Palestra
1981-01-07at Missouri TigersL 74–83Kemper Arena
1981-01-10at Canisius Golden GriffinsL 79–81Buffalo Memorial Auditorium
1981-01-12at Niagara Purple EaglesW 72–71Niagara Falls Convention Center
1981-01-14vs Hofstra PrideW 79–71The Palestra
1981-01-17at Rider BroncsL 63–80Alumni Gymnasium
1981-01-19at west chesterW 90–73Hollinger Field House
1981-01-21vs Dayton FlyersW 76–68The Palestra
1981-01-24vs DePaul Blue DemonsL 62–69The Palestra
1981-01-26at Lehigh Mountain HawksW 73–67Stabler Arena
1981-01-31neutral Saint Joseph's HawksW 58–56The Palestra
1981-02-04at Notre Dame Fighting IrishL 59–60Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center
1981-02-11vs Duquesne DukesW 66–62The Palestra
1981-02-14at American University EaglesL 69–71Fort Myer Ceremonial Hall
1981-02-17neutral Pennsylvania QuakersL 62–67The Palestra
1981-02-21neutral Temple OwlsL 62–84The Palestra
1981-02-25at Drexel DragonsW 63–52Daskalakis Athletic Center
1981-02-28at Rhode Island RamsL 60–70Keaney Gymnasium
1981-03-05vs Drexel DragonsL 66–69The Palestra

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