https://goexplorers.com/rss.aspx?path=wbballLatest news items for La Salle University Athleticsen-us60https://goexplorers.com/news/2026/5/11/explorer-legend-molly-masciantonio-added-to-womens-basketball-staff.aspxhttps://goexplorers.com/news/2026/5/11/explorer-legend-molly-masciantonio-added-to-womens-basketball-staff.aspxWomen's Basketball

Philadelphia, PA - Following a four-year career playing for the Explorers, Molly Masciantonio officially joined the La Salle women's basketball staff on Monday as an assistant coach.]]>Molly MasciantonioMon, 11 May 2026 11:15:00 EST1222430https://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/2026/4/28/womens-basketball-returns-eight-following-wnit-super-16-appearance.aspxhttps://goexplorers.com/news/2026/4/28/womens-basketball-returns-eight-following-wnit-super-16-appearance.aspxWomen's Basketball

Philadelphia, PA - After a breakthrough 2025-26 campaign that saw La Salle reach the postseason for the first time since 1992, the Explorers will bring back eight key contributors from last season's historic squad.]]>wbb 26Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:16:00 EST1222410https://goexplorers.com/news/2026/4/28/womens-basketball-connor-macktoon-named-to-all-big-5-teams.aspxhttps://goexplorers.com/news/2026/4/28/womens-basketball-connor-macktoon-named-to-all-big-5-teams.aspxWomen's Basketball

Philadelphia, PA - After helping lead La Salle to one of the most memorable seasons in program history, Ashleigh Connor and Aryss Macktoon have been recognized by the Philadelphia Big 5. Connor was named to the All-Big 5 First Team, while Macktoon earned All-Big 5 Second Team honors.]]>big 5Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:03:00 EST1222409https://goexplorers.com/news/2026/3/25/womens-basketball-drops-super-16-matchup-at-army.aspxhttps://goexplorers.com/news/2026/3/25/womens-basketball-drops-super-16-matchup-at-army.aspxWomen's Basketball

West Point, NY - La Salle dropped a 74-63 decision at Army West Point on Wednesday night at Christl Arena, despite a strong second-half push and a career-high 24 points from Kiara Williams.]]>mountWed, 25 Mar 2026 20:55:00 EST1222346https://goexplorers.com/news/2026/3/24/womens-basketball-macktoon-quinn-named-to-csc-academic-all-district-team-ahead-of-super-16-matchup-at-army.aspxhttps://goexplorers.com/news/2026/3/24/womens-basketball-macktoon-quinn-named-to-csc-academic-all-district-team-ahead-of-super-16-matchup-at-army.aspxWomen's Basketball

West Point, NY - Ahead of their WNIT Super 16 Matchup at Army, Aryss Macktoon and Joan Quinn were each named to the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team on Tuesday. The team recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom.]]>cscTue, 24 Mar 2026 18:37:00 EST1222342https://goexplorers.com/news/2026/3/23/macktoon-leads-womens-basketball-past-binghamton-70-61-in-wnit-second-round.aspxhttps://goexplorers.com/news/2026/3/23/macktoon-leads-womens-basketball-past-binghamton-70-61-in-wnit-second-round.aspxWomen's Basketball

Philadelphia, PA - In a hard-fought WNIT second-round matchup, the La Salle women's basketball team delivered a clutch 70-61 victory over Binghamton on Monday night at John E. Glaser Arena. The Explorers erased a third-quarter deficit with a dominant closing stretch, advancing to 19-13 on the season while Head Coach Mountain MacGillivray celebrated his 100th career win.]]>aryssMon, 23 Mar 2026 20:50:00 EST1222340https://goexplorers.com/news/2026/3/23/womens-basketball-this-week-in-la-salle-athletics-12-teams-in-action-womens-basketball-hosts-postseason-wnit-monday.aspxhttps://goexplorers.com/news/2026/3/23/womens-basketball-this-week-in-la-salle-athletics-12-teams-in-action-womens-basketball-hosts-postseason-wnit-monday.aspxBaseball, Men's Rowing, Men's Swimming and Diving, Men's Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Rowing, Women's Track and Field, Men's Golf, Women's Golf, Women's Water Polo, Acrobatics & Tumbling

]]>WBBMon, 23 Mar 2026 13:28:00 EST1222338https://goexplorers.com/news/2026/3/20/womens-basketball-to-host-binghamton-in-wnit-second-round-on-monday.aspxhttps://goexplorers.com/news/2026/3/20/womens-basketball-to-host-binghamton-in-wnit-second-round-on-monday.aspxWomen's Basketball

Philadelphia, PA - On Monday, March 23, the La Salle women's basketball team will compete in a postseason tournament for the first time since the 1991-92 season as the team hosts Binghamton at John E. Glaser Arena at 6:00 PM in a WNIT second round matchup.]]>wbbFri, 20 Mar 2026 08:20:00 EST1222330https://goexplorers.com/news/2026/3/16/womens-basketball-earns-wnit-first-round-bye-to-participate-in-postseason-tournament-for-first-time-since-1992.aspxhttps://goexplorers.com/news/2026/3/16/womens-basketball-earns-wnit-first-round-bye-to-participate-in-postseason-tournament-for-first-time-since-1992.aspxWomen's Basketball

Fort Collins, CO – On Monday, the official 2026 Women's National Invitation Tournament bracket was released, with the 18-13 La Salle Explorers women's basketball earning a first-round bye. Their second-round matchup will feature the winner of Binghamton Bearcats women's basketball (19-12) and Mercyhurst Lakers women's basketball (15-16), who will play on Thursday, March 19 at 6:00 p.m. The tournament marks the first time since the 1991-92 season that the Explorers will participate in postseason play. The location and date of the second round game are to be announced.]]>ivonaMon, 16 Mar 2026 12:46:00 EST1222325