2004-05 La Salle Explorers basketball — schedule and results

The 2004-05 La Salle Explorers went 14-15 (4-12 in the ACC) under head coach Pete Gillen. The team peaked at #19 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 7.48.

Hoopsipedia's log holds 29 games from this season: 4–7 at home, 5–10 on the road, and 1–2 on neutral courts. The Salle Explorers scored 62.7 points per game and allowed 68.2 (-5.6 per game). The most lopsided win was 72–58 at Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers on Dec 31, 2004; the heaviest defeat was 73–38 to Saint Joseph's Hawks on Jan 15, 2005. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Xavier Musketeers (53–52, overtime). 5 games went to overtime.

Among La Salle Explorers' 118 recorded seasons, 2004-05's .483 winning percentage ranks 78th. Previous season: 2003-04 Salle Explorers (18–13). Next season: 2005-06 Salle Explorers (15–15).

Game-by-game results (29 games)

Date	Opponent	Result	Arena
2004-11-20	vs James Madison Dukes	L 50–59	Tom Gola Arena
2004-11-24	at Hofstra Pride	L 69–79	Hofstra Arena
2004-11-30	vs USC Trojans	W 71–62	Tom Gola Arena
2004-12-04	at Pennsylvania Quakers	L 67–78	The Palestra
2004-12-08	vs Central Connecticut Blue Devils	L 48–60	Tom Gola Arena
2004-12-11	neutral Villanova Wildcats	L 43–54	The Palestra
2004-12-18	at VCU Rams	L 52–63	Alltel Pavilion at Stuart C. Siegel Center
2004-12-22	at Cincinnati Bearcats	L 63–84	Myrl H. Shoemaker Center
2004-12-28	at American University Eagles	W 66–53	Bender Arena
2004-12-31	at Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers	W 72–58	Knott Arena
2005-01-05	at George Washington Revolutionaries	L 42–71	Charles E. Smith Center
2005-01-08	at St. Bonaventure Bonnies	W 68–57	Reilly Center
2005-01-11	vs Florida International Panthers	W 74–72 (OTOT)	Tom Gola Arena
2005-01-15	neutral Saint Joseph's Hawks	L 38–73	The Palestra
2005-01-19	vs George Washington Revolutionaries	L 66–84	Tom Gola Arena
2005-01-22	at Dayton Flyers	L 58–66	University of Dayton Arena
2005-01-26	vs Richmond Spiders	L 71–78	Tom Gola Arena
2005-01-29	vs Duquesne Dukes	L 67–72	Tom Gola Arena
2005-02-02	at Xavier Musketeers	L 50–62	Cintas Center
2005-02-06	vs Fordham Rams	W 90–88 (OTOT)	Tom Gola Arena
2005-02-09	at Richmond Spiders	W 76–68	Robins Center
2005-02-12	vs Dayton Flyers	L 45–56	Tom Gola Arena
2005-02-15	at Rhode Island Rams	W 73–63	Thomas M. Ryan Center
2005-02-19	vs Massachusetts Minutemen	L 66–69 (OTOT)	Tom Gola Arena
2005-02-23	at Duquesne Dukes	L 72–77	A.J. Palumbo Center
2005-02-27	vs Xavier Musketeers	W 53–52 (OTOT)	Tom Gola Arena
2005-03-05	at Temple Owls	L 67–73	Liacouras Center
2005-03-09	neutral Massachusetts Minutemen	W 70–64 (OTOT)	U.S. Bank Arena
2005-03-10	at Xavier Musketeers	L 70–83	U.S. Bank Arena

Game recaps

2004-11-20: James Madison got past La Salle Explorers 59–50 as BARBOSA, Ray scored a team-high 18. SMITH, Steven had 17 for La Salle Explorers.

2004-11-24: Hofstra handled La Salle Explorers 79–69. Stokes, Loren led the winners with 21 points. SMITH, Steven had 27 for La Salle Explorers.

2004-11-30: Behind SMITH, Steven's 27 points, La Salle Explorers defeated Southern California 71–62. O'NEIL, Rory had 18 for Southern California.

2004-12-04: Penn handled La Salle Explorers 78–67. BEGLEY, Tim led the winners with 29 points. SMITH, Steven had 24 for La Salle Explorers.

2004-12-08: Behind NWADIKE, Obie's 17 points, Central Connecticut Blue Devils pulled away from La Salle Explorers 60–48. THOMAS, Jermaine had 14 for La Salle Explorers.

2004-12-22: Cincinnati blew out La Salle Explorers 84–63 as WHITE, James scored a team-high 15. SMITH, Steven had 35 for La Salle Explorers.

2004-12-28: La Salle Explorers handled American University 66–53. SMITH, Steven led the winners with 28 points. Ingram, Andre had 16 for American University.

2004-12-31: La Salle Explorers beat Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers 72–58 as SMITH, Steven scored a team-high 26. JOHNSON, Antonio had 17 for Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers.

2005-01-05: Behind THOMPSON, T.J's 16 points, George Washington Revolutionaries rolled past La Salle Explorers 71–42. SMITH, Steven had 23 for La Salle Explorers. HALL, Mike grabbed 17 rebounds.

2005-01-11: La Salle Explorers edged Florida International 74–72. SMITH, Steven led the winners with 22 points. ALMONTE, Ivan had 24 for Florida International.

2005-01-15: Saint Joseph's Hawks blew out La Salle Explorers 73–38 as CARROLL, Pat scored a team-high 23.

2005-01-19: George Washington beat La Salle Explorers 84–66 as THOMPSON, T.J scored a team-high 18. HARRIS, Darnell had 21 for La Salle Explorers.

2005-01-22: Dayton Flyers beat La Salle Explorers 66–58. SCOTT, Monty led the winners with 25 points. THOMAS, Jermaine had 20 for La Salle Explorers.

2005-01-26: Richmond got past La Salle Explorers 78–71 as BUCKNOR, Jermaine scored a team-high 18. SMITH, Steven had 19 for La Salle Explorers.

2005-01-29: Duquesne beat La Salle Explorers 72–67. ACHARA, Kieron led the winners with 24 points. HARRIS, Darnell had 20 for La Salle Explorers.

2005-02-02: Behind FINN, Dedrick's 15 points, Xavier pulled away from La Salle Explorers 62–50. SMITH, Steven had 19 for La Salle Explorers.

2005-02-09: Behind SMITH, Steven's 22 points, La Salle Explorers defeated Richmond 76–68. SCOTT, Jamaal had 18 for Richmond. ST. JOHN, Mike grabbed 15 rebounds.

2005-02-12: Dayton beat La Salle Explorers 56–45 as SCOTT, Monty scored a team-high 17. SMITH, Steven had 21 for La Salle Explorers.

2005-02-15: La Salle Explorers beat Rhode Island 73–63 as SMITH, Steven scored a team-high 21. BITEE, Parfait had 18 for Rhode Island.

2005-02-19: Massachusetts survived La Salle Explorers 69–66 as MAXWELL, Maurice scored a team-high 17. HARRIS, Darnell had 18 for La Salle Explorers.

2005-02-23: Behind MCALLISTER, Bryant's 21 points, Duquesne Dukes defeated La Salle Explorers 77–72. THOMAS, Jermaine had 33 for La Salle Explorers.

2005-02-27: La Salle Explorers survived Xavier 53–52 as THOMAS, Jermaine scored a team-high 16. FINN, Dedrick had 15 for Xavier.

2005-03-05: Temple beat La Salle Explorers 73–67. COLLINS, Mardy led the winners with 28 points. SMITH, Steven had 20 for La Salle Explorers.

2005-03-09: La Salle Explorers got past Massachusetts 70–64 as SMITH, Steven scored a team-high 19. FREEMAN, Rashaun had 19 for Massachusetts.

2005-03-10: Behind CAGE, Justin's 16 points, Xavier pulled away from La Salle Explorers 83–70. THOMAS, Jermaine had 25 for La Salle Explorers.

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