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XUOHTX
11-13-2017, 12:37 PM
I'm in Philly for the night. Is it worth heading down to the Palestra to see LaSalle vs Penn?
xeus
11-13-2017, 12:39 PM
Yes.
XUOHTX
11-13-2017, 12:40 PM
Yes.

It's settled.
xu82
11-13-2017, 12:44 PM
It's settled.

Well......THAT was easy!
Masterofreality
11-13-2017, 12:48 PM
Yes, yes and YES!

Classic Historical building. Make sure you walk all around the concourse.
X-band '01
11-13-2017, 07:24 PM
Yes, yes and YES!

Classic Historical building. Make sure you walk all around the concourse.

I went there about 10 years ago when Xavier beat Saint Joe's at the Palestra. I forgot to give myself the guided tour of the concourse, though.
XUOHTX
11-14-2017, 01:08 PM
Well that was fun. I sat in the third row behind the LaSalle bench. Took some time before the game to walk around and read the info in the concourses.
Proof I was there (see blue running man shirt behind the bench): http://www.pennathletics.com/news/2017/11/13/mens-basketball-drops-double-overtime-heartbreaker-to-la-salle.aspx

The game wasn't heavily attended and there were no streamers but you can tell it's a special place. A couple times I got a similar vibe as I have at Wrigley.

I recommend any basketball fan visit if you have a chance.