La Salle hosts LIU on Saturday for its Homecoming game, looking to rebound from a 94-55 season-opening loss to No. 10 Houston. Kam Burton led the Explorers with 15 points in the opener, while the team’s heavy reliance on 3-point shots produced just eight makes. La Salle will also look for stronger performances from preseason All-A-10 guard Rob Dockery and continued playmaking from freshman RJ Smith.

By the Numbers
  • Saturday, Nov. 7, at 3:30 p.m. ET: La Salle vs. LIU at John E. Glaser Arena.
  • La Salle attempted 39 3-pointers against Houston and made 8 (20.5%); the attempts ranked first in the A-10 and sixth nationally as of Nov. 6.
  • Burton scored 15 points; Devin Booker added 12.
  • Smith recorded 5 assists and 1 turnover in his collegiate debut.
Yes, But

La Salle’s 39 3-point attempts showed a clear offensive emphasis, but the Explorers converted only 20.5% of them. Dockery, a second-team A-10 preseason selection, also had a difficult opener, finishing with 1 point and 5 turnovers before fouling out.

What's Next

La Salle gets a home-court opportunity against LIU to sharpen its offense and reset after the Houston loss. Dockery will look to bounce back, while Burton and Smith offer early signs of scoring and playmaking potential.

Bottom Line

The Houston result exposed La Salle’s need to make its perimeter volume more productive; Saturday’s homecoming matchup is its first chance to respond.