PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Corey McKeithan's 16 points helped La Salle defeat American 65-52 on Monday night in the season opener for both teams.

McKeithan went 6 of 14 from the field (2 for 5 from 3-point range) for the Explorers. Jahlil White scored 15 points and added six rebounds. Daeshon Shepherd had 10 points and shot 4 of 5 from the field and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line.

The Eagles were led by Colin Smalls, who posted 10 points. Geoff Sprouse added nine points for American. Eric Michaels had eight points.

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