NCAAB · Final

Richmond Defeats La Salle 74-53 in NCAAB Matchup

Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Robins Center

Richmond Spiders 74, La Salle Explorers 53, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won La Salle Explorers vs Richmond Spiders?

Richmond Spiders beat La Salle Explorers 74-53 at Robins Center on January 14, 2026.

Who was favored in La Salle Explorers vs Richmond Spiders?

Richmond Spiders were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -410 (about 80% implied). The favorite won.

The Richmond Spiders secured a decisive victory against the La Salle Explorers, winning 74-53 at the Robins Center. This matchup highlighted the disparity in the teams' current standings, with Richmond boasting a home record of 13-5 compared to La Salle's away record of 5-13. Richmond's performance was bolstered by their recent form, having won six of their last ten games, although they entered this contest on a one-game losing streak after falling to the Saint Joseph's Hawks 67-65. In contrast, La Salle has struggled significantly, winning only two of their last ten games and also on a one-game losing streak after losing to the Saint Louis Billikens 84-72.

Richmond's offense has been prolific, averaging 80.7 points scored per game over their last ten outings, while allowing an average of 76.4 points. Their recent home performances have seen them score an average of 78.8 points while allowing 79.6 points in their last five games. La Salle, on the other hand, has averaged 66.3 points scored and 77.2 points allowed during their last ten games, with their recent form showing even less promise; they averaged 66.2 points scored and a concerning 83.0 points allowed in their last five.

The game was marked by a series of scoring plays in the second half that solidified Richmond's lead. Notable contributions included Will Johnston, who made a series of key shots, including a layup that brought the score to 74-51. La Salle's Jaeden Marshall managed to score a 9-foot jumper late in the game, but it was not enough to close the gap.

In terms of previous meetings, Richmond had previously faced La Salle in the 2025 season, winning that matchup 63-58. This victory further established Richmond's dominance in their recent encounters.

The betting market reflected Richmond's strong position, with DraftKings listing them as 8.5-point favorites, indicating a strong expectation of their performance. The total points line was set at 147.5, with odds of -105.0 for the over and -115.0 for the under, suggesting a competitive scoring environment was anticipated.

Conditions for the game were favorable, with both teams competing in a well-maintained indoor venue at the Robins Center. The atmosphere was charged, as home fans rallied behind the Spiders, contributing to their strong performance.

Overall, this game showcased Richmond's offensive capabilities and La Salle's ongoing struggles, making it a noteworthy fixture in the NCAAB calendar.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	RICH -8.5	147.5 o -105 / u -115	La Salle Explorers +320 · Richmond Spiders -410

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Leaders

PointsAJ Lopez18Richmond Spiders
AssistsMikkel Tyne4Richmond Spiders
ReboundsWill Johnston12Richmond Spiders
PointsJaeden Marshall18La Salle Explorers
AssistsJaeden Marshall2La Salle Explorers
ReboundsJosiah Harris8La Salle Explorers

Recent form

Richmond Spiders

Last 10: 6-4Streak L180.7 scored · 76.4 allowed per game3-3 at home

L65-67vs Saint Joseph's HawksJan 11
W89-80at St. Bonaventure BonniesJan 8
W83-75at Fordham RamsJan 4
L85-99vs George Washington RevolutionariesDec 31
L72-77vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersDec 28
W80-56vs The Citadel BulldogsDec 20
L70-73at Elon PhoenixDec 18
W93-84vs Southern Illinois SalukisDec 13
W86-77vs Old Dominion MonarchsDec 6
W84-76at Belmont BruinsDec 4

La Salle Explorers

Last 10: 2-8Streak L166.3 scored · 77.2 allowed per game1-5 away

L72-84vs Saint Louis BillikensJan 10
W79-72at Rhode Island RamsJan 8
L55-77at George Washington RevolutionariesJan 3
L75-80vs George Mason PatriotsDec 31
L50-102at Michigan WolverinesDec 21
L72-84at High Point PanthersDec 20
L60-70at Long Island University SharksDec 13
W69-64vs Drexel DragonsDec 6
L60-66vs Merrimack WarriorsNov 30
L71-73at Pennsylvania QuakersNov 29

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Saint Louis	29-6	-	15-3
VCU	28-8	-	15-3
Saint Joseph's	24-12	2	13-5
Dayton	25-12	3	12-6
George Mason	23-10	4	11-7
Davidson	20-14	5	10-8
Duquesne	18-15	6	9-9
George Washington	19-16	7	8-10
Fordham	17-15	7	8-10
Rhode Island	16-16	8	7-11
Richmond	15-17	10	5-13
La Salle	9-23	10	5-13
St. Bonaventure	17-17	11	4-14
Loyola Chicago	9-24	11	4-14

Box score

Stat	La Salle Explorers	Richmond Spiders
Field goals	21-62	28-57
Field goal %	34	49
Three-pointers	6-23	8-19
Three-point %	26	42
Free throws	5-9	10-14
Free throw %	56	71
Rebounds	34	38
Offensive rebounds	8	5
Defensive rebounds	26	33
Assists	6	15
Steals	5	6
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	9	6
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	20
Fast-break points	4	12
Points in the paint	24	26
Fouls	13	12
Largest lead	2	23
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	1	94

How the scoring went

1st Half20-33AJ Lopez makes 16-foot jumper
1st Half22-33Jerome Brewer Jr. makes 13-foot jumper
1st Half23-33Jaeden Marshall makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half25-33Rob Dockery makes layup
1st Half28-33Truth Harris makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaeden Marshall assists)
1st Half28-35Mike Walz makes 1-foot dunk (Jaden Daughtry assists)
1st Half28-36Mike Walz makes free throw 1 of 1
1st Half31-36Jaeden Marshall makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaden Johnson assists)
1st Half32-36Jaeden Marshall makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half32-37David Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half34-37Josiah Harris makes layup
2nd Half34-39Mike Walz makes 12-foot jumper (Mikkel Tyne assists)
2nd Half34-42Jaden Daughtry makes 24-foot three point jumper (Will Johnston assists)
2nd Half36-42Jaden Johnson makes 16-foot jumper
2nd Half36-45AJ Lopez makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jonathan Beagle assists)
2nd Half38-45Jaeden Marshall makes 4-foot jumper
2nd Half39-45Jaeden Marshall makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half39-46Jaden Daughtry makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-46Truth Harris makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ashton Walker assists)
2nd Half42-48Jonathan Beagle makes layup (Mikkel Tyne assists)
2nd Half42-49Jonathan Beagle makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half44-49Jerome Brewer Jr. makes layup
2nd Half44-52Mike Walz makes 24-foot three point jumper (AJ Lopez assists)
2nd Half44-54AJ Lopez makes 20-foot jumper
2nd Half46-54Edwin Daniel makes 7-foot jumper
2nd Half46-56Jaden Daughtry makes layup
2nd Half48-56Rob Dockery makes layup
2nd Half48-59Aiden Argabright makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half50-59Jerome Brewer Jr. makes 14-foot jumper
2nd Half50-60AJ Lopez makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-61AJ Lopez makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-63Jonathan Beagle makes layup (Apostolos Roumoglou assists)
2nd Half50-65Jonathan Beagle makes 12-foot floating jump shot (AJ Lopez assists)
2nd Half50-67Will Johnston makes 11-foot jumper
2nd Half50-68Will Johnston makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-69Will Johnston makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-69Jaden Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-72Jaden Daughtry makes 25-foot three point jumper (Aiden Argabright assists)
2nd Half51-74Will Johnston makes layup
2nd Half53-74Jaeden Marshall makes 9-foot jumper