March 17, 2010

Join men's basketball head coach, Dr. John Giannini, and fellow Explorer fans at the Henry James Saloon in Roxborough on Thursday, March 25 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for the regional round coverage of the NCAA Tournament. Explorer fans are welcome to break down the NCAA tournament field with Coach Giannini as the Sweet 16 matchups in the East and West regions unfold. A proud sponsor of La Salle Athletics, the Henry James Saloon in Roxborough is the best place to talk sports and what better occasion to visit than the most exciting time of the year for college basketball fans, March Madness.

Coach Giannini has considerable insight on a number of the teams in the tournament field as the Explorers faced seven teams in the field of 65 this season. They include Atlantic 10 opponents Richmond, Temple, and Xavier, as well as nonconference foes, overall #1 seed Kansas, Cornell, Oklahoma State, and Big 5 rival Villanova. The Explorers may also get an advance look at Missouri, who will be with La Salle in the field at the Cancun Challenge in November 2010. There will also be a raffle offering up great prizes, including an official La Salle UnderArmour basketball jersey.

Serving one of the best cheesesteaks in the area, the Henry James Saloon is located at 577 Jamestown Street in Roxborough. Great food and drink specials are available daily. Every Thursday is all you can eat Dungeness crab legs for $24.95. Plus, Thursday night's food special is the meat loaf platter for $8.95, and the drink special is $3.75 Guinness drafts. Join Coach Giannini at the friendliest bar in Roxborough, The Henry James Saloon - Everyone feels comfortable here. Visit them online at www.henryjamessaloon.com or call 215.483.9678.