ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- At the first media timeout, it's La Salle by a point, 15-14. The Explorers are roughly on pace for a 75-point half.

Duquesne averaged 75.4 possessions per 40 minutes this season (6th nationally) and so far this game is moving so fast you'd think Grinnell was on the court. La Salle was no turtle either, averaging 70.4 possessions (63rd nationally).

For La Salle, Paul Johnson has a pair of easy dunks already, as the Dukes haven't been able to control anything inside. Aaron Jackson has 6 and Gary Tucker has 5. Former Yankees and A's slugger Reggie Jackson (bet he hasn't heard that one before!) has a three already for the Dukes, who are doing most of their damage outside.