La Salle Secures 70-64 Victory Over Rhode Island With Late Free-Throw Precision

Corey McKeithan's 20 points and flawless late-game foul shooting propel the Explorers to their eighth home win of the season.

La Salle defeated Rhode Island 70-64 in an Atlantic 10 matchup, improving their record to 11-9 overall and 3-5 in conference play.
Corey McKeithan led the Explorers with 20 points, including six crucial free throws in the final 27 seconds of the game.
La Salle capitalized on perfect free-throw shooting in the last two minutes, making 10 consecutive attempts to seal the win.
Senior Daeshon Shepherd recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, contributing to La Salle's strong defensive performance.
The Explorers were without leading rebounder Demetrius Lilley, sidelined with a lower-body injury, with further evaluation scheduled for Monday.