Category: Athletics

The area to the west of Trumark Financial Center has been dramatically renovated, paying homage to the Philadelphia basketball Icon.

La Salle University's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation is adding four varsity sports—women's rugby, women's acrobatics and tumbling, and women's triathlon, and will reinstate baseball — for the 2025-26 school year, President Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D., and Vice President of Athletics & Recreation and Director of Athletics Ashwin Puri announced April 17.

Recognized nationally this year on Monday, Jan. 15, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day provides many opportunities for the La Salle community and those in the Philadelphia area to celebrate and honor the legacy of the civil rights activist.    

The upgraded arena will feature a 360-degree bowl design, along with upgrades to the video boards, audio system, lighting, and in-game production to enhance the entire fan experience.

Ashwin “Ash” Puri stepped into the role as Vice President of Athletics & Recreation and Director of Athletics in late July.  

PHILADELPHIA (June 26, 2023) – La Salle University announced today that Ashwin “Ash” Puri has been named the Explorers next Vice President of Athletics & Recreation and Director of Athletics, […]