When La Salle graduate forward Jahlil White headed to the free throw line with a chance to put the Explorers up six points with 26 seconds remaining, a voice arose from the otherwise hushed bleachers behind the basket to address White,

BOTTOM LINE: La Salle hosts Temple trying to extend its three-game home winning streak. The Explorers have gone 3-0 in home games. La Salle is fifth in the A-10 with 12.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Mackenzie Daleba averaging 2.3.

St. Joseph's earned a chance to repeat as Big 5 champions after defeating Villanova and Penn. For a second straight year, Temple and La Salle will battle for a spot in the title game.