PHILADELPHIA — Jordan Price knocked down three 3-pointers in the first 3:05 of the game and Cleon Roberts hit two more as La Salle took a 15-2 lead and never looked back, topping Duquesne 87-72 on Wednesday night.

La Salle, which hit six 3s in the first half, took a 16-point lead at halftime.

The Explorers (15-11, 7-6 Atlantic 10) shot 48.4 percent from the field.

Micah Mason finished with 16 points to lead the Dukes (8-16, 3-10). Derrick Colter added 11 points.