Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) - Brian Sullivan scored 28 points and handed out five assists as the Davidson Wildcats defeated the La Salle Explorers, 77-69, in an Atlantic 10 Conference tilt at Tom Gola Arena.

Jordan Barham added 18 points and nine rebounds for the Wildcats (17-6, 8-4 A-10). Tyler Kalinoski contributed 16 points as Davidson notched a third straight win.

As for the Explorers (14-11, 6-6), Jordan Price scored 22 points and Jerrell Wright had 15 and five rebounds. Cleon Roberts contributed 12 points and Steve Zack chipped in with 11 and five rebounds.

The Wildcats shot 57.7 percent from the field and connected on 6-of-14 shots from beyond the arc in the first half, claiming a 39-35 lead at the break. The Explorers connected on 53.8 percent from the field and 3-of-8 shots from 3- point range in the frame.

In the second half the Wildcats made good on 44.4 percent from the field and only turned the ball over three times, en route to the eight-point win. La Salle shot 41.4 percent from the field and made 9-of-10 chances from the free- throw line in the loss.

Davidson scored 22 second-chance points and registered 16 points off 12 La Salle turnovers.