PHILADELPHIA — In a thrilling matchup on Saturday evening, Corey McKeithan was a standout performer, netting 28 points to lead La Salle to an 83-75 victory over Temple.
McKeithan displayed an impressive shooting performance, hitting 10 of 19 attempts from the field and sinking 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, while also converting all five of his free throw attempts. The Explorers improved their season record to 6-2, with Demetrius Lilley contributing significantly by scoring 13 points on 5 of 12 shooting, including 2 for 4 from three-point land, alongside six rebounds. Jahlil White also made his mark, finishing the game with 11 points, going 5 for 5 from the charity stripe, though he struggled slightly from the field with a 3 of 13 shooting performance, while he secured an impressive 12 rebounds.
On the other side of the court, Quante Berry led the charge for the Owls, racking up a double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds, in addition to registering two blocks. Temple’s efforts were bolstered by Jamal Mashburn Jr., who added 15 points, while William Settle made a solid contribution with 13 points and seven rebounds.
La Salle took control of the game early on, seizing the lead with 14:45 remaining in the first half and holding onto it throughout the contest. By halftime, they had established a lead of 42-33, with McKeithan leading the way at that point with 16 points under his belt.
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