https://goexplorers.com/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for La Salle University Athleticsen-us60https://goexplorers.com/news/2026/5/11/general-new-saac-president-liam-cahill-makes-impact-through-helping-others.aspxhttps://goexplorers.com/news/2026/5/11/general-new-saac-president-liam-cahill-makes-impact-through-helping-others.aspxGeneral, Men's Swimming and Diving

During the 2026-27 academic year, La Salle's Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will have a new president in senior Liam Cahill, a diver on the Explorers' swimming and diving team.]]>Liam CahillMon, 11 May 2026 10:23:00 EST322429https://goexplorers.com/news/2026/5/4/general-ashwin-puri-to-leave-la-salle-university.aspxhttps://goexplorers.com/news/2026/5/4/general-ashwin-puri-to-leave-la-salle-university.aspxGeneral

Ashwin Puri, vice president for athletics and recreation, will be departing his role with the Explorers, a role he has held since July of 2023, for a similar role at St. Joseph's University, effective May 26, 2026. Puri will be departing La Salle in mid-May.]]>La SalleMon, 4 May 2026 10:54:00 EST322421https://goexplorers.com/news/2026/4/29/general-univest-financial-named-official-banking-partner-of-la-salle-university-athletics-center-to-be-renamed-univest-financial-fieldhouse.aspxhttps://goexplorers.com/news/2026/4/29/general-univest-financial-named-official-banking-partner-of-la-salle-university-athletics-center-to-be-renamed-univest-financial-fieldhouse.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Development

Philadelphia, Pa. — April 29, 2026 — Univest Financial Corporation and La Salle University have entered into a multi-year partnership that designates Univest as the Official Banking Partner of La Salle University and secures naming rights for the University's primary athletics facility, now to be known as the Univest Financial Fieldhouse.]]>UnivestWed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 EST322412https://goexplorers.com/news/2026/1/14/general-la-salle-university-announces-2026-hall-of-athletes-class.aspxhttps://goexplorers.com/news/2026/1/14/general-la-salle-university-announces-2026-hall-of-athletes-class.aspxBaseball, General, Women's Basketball

The La Salle University Alumni Association and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced the La Salle Hall of Athletes Class of 2026 on Tuesday, Jan. 13.]]>2026 Hall of AthletesWed, 14 Jan 2026 09:30:00 EST322173https://goexplorers.com/news/2025/12/3/development-la-salle-university-athletics-celebrates-giving-tuesday-success.aspxhttps://goexplorers.com/news/2025/12/3/development-la-salle-university-athletics-celebrates-giving-tuesday-success.aspxGeneral, Development

Philadelphia, PA – The La Salle University athletic department is proud to announce a historic Giving Tuesday, during which the Explorer community rallied together in record fashion to support student-athletes and varsity programs. This year's effort stands as one of the most successful Giving Tuesday campaigns in department history.]]>CampusWed, 3 Dec 2025 15:07:00 EST5022118https://goexplorers.com/news/2025/11/25/general-seven-la-salle-athletics-programs-receive-perfect-graduation-success-rate-scores-from-ncaa.aspxhttps://goexplorers.com/news/2025/11/25/general-seven-la-salle-athletics-programs-receive-perfect-graduation-success-rate-scores-from-ncaa.aspxGeneral

Philadelphia, PA – Seven La Salle University athletic teams achieved perfect Graduation Success Rate (GSR) scores for the 2018-19 cohort, the NCAA announced last week.]]>campusTue, 25 Nov 2025 09:52:00 EST322110https://goexplorers.com/news/2025/6/23/general-248-explorers-earn-spot-on-a-10-honor-roll.aspxhttps://goexplorers.com/news/2025/6/23/general-248-explorers-earn-spot-on-a-10-honor-roll.aspxGeneral

WASHINGTON – The Atlantic 10 Conference announced Monday that 4,048 student-athletes received Commissioner's Honor Roll distinction for 2024-25 academic year. Included in the total are 248 La Salle student-athletes, who met the criteria to be honored by the league. This is the sixth year in a row the total number of honorees has topped 3,500. For the Explorers, it is 30 more students than qualified for the honor roll last academic year.]]>La Salle Campus PhotoMon, 23 Jun 2025 16:00:00 EST321899https://goexplorers.com/news/2025/6/10/general-la-salle-university-statement-on-the-house-vs-ncaa-settlement.aspxhttps://goexplorers.com/news/2025/6/10/general-la-salle-university-statement-on-the-house-vs-ncaa-settlement.aspxGeneral, Development

Philadelphia, PA – La Salle University Vice President of Athletics and Recreation and Director of Athletics Ashwin Puri released the following statement regarding the House vs. NCAA settlement: On June 6, Judge Claudia Wilken provided final approval of the House vs. NCAA settlement, marking a historic shift in college athletics. This class action settlement introduces significant changes, including allowing colleges to directly pay athletes for the first time and providing backpay to former athletes for missed Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities. As this settlement demonstrates, college athletics is evolving at an unprecedented pace. For institutions opting into the settlement, the key provisions include:]]>Logo WebTue, 10 Jun 2025 11:49:00 EST321892https://goexplorers.com/news/2025/6/5/mens-basketball-la-salle-basketball-season-tickets-on-sale-now-coaches-caravan-and-courtside-with-coach-nichols-presented-by-liberty-coke-announced.aspxhttps://goexplorers.com/news/2025/6/5/mens-basketball-la-salle-basketball-season-tickets-on-sale-now-coaches-caravan-and-courtside-with-coach-nichols-presented-by-liberty-coke-announced.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Development

Philadelphia, PA – La Salle University basketball season tickets for the 2025-26 season are on sale now!]]>FansThu, 5 Jun 2025 12:16:00 EST421887https://goexplorers.com/news/2025/5/1/general-la-salles-new-womens-sports-featured-by-abc6-philadelphia.aspxhttps://goexplorers.com/news/2025/5/1/general-la-salles-new-womens-sports-featured-by-abc6-philadelphia.aspxGeneral, Acrobatics & Tumbling, Triathlon, Women's Rugby

Philadelphia, PA – La Salle University's three new women's sports – triathlon, rugby, and acrobatics & tumbling – were featured by ABC6 Philadelphia on Wednesday.]]>CampusThu, 1 May 2025 14:01:00 EST321862