La Salle University

La Salle University’s Alexis Sanchez was the commencement speaker at the school’s graduation ceremony over the weekend, but most students know her in a non-speaking role: the La Salle Explorer mascot.

La Salle University senior Alexis Sanchez was the commencement speaker at this year’s graduation. But, most students know her for her non-speaking role as the school’s explorer mascot. NBC10’s Matt DeLucia has the story.  

La Salle University named Darris Nichols as its new basketball coach on Tuesday, succeeding Philadelphia Big 5 college basketball legend Fran Dunphy, who will retire from coaching at the end of the season.

Fran Dunphy, “Mr. Big 5” himself, is set to coach his 1,000th college basketball game Wednesday night as La Salle University plays. NBC10’s Matt DeLucia (a “La Salle legend” himself) has a preview.

Legendary La Salle University basketball coach Fran Dunphy is preparing to retire. NBC10’s Tim Furlong has highlights from Dunphy’s press conference and looks back at his incredible career. 

NBC10’s Matt DeLucia heads to La Salle University to catch up with Philadelphia college basketball legend Fran Dunphy ahead of the Explorers’ next Big 5 showdown. Dunphy says he continues to have fun as he builds his legacy.

New plaza at La Salle University pays homage to Philadelphia sports icon and La Salle Basketball alum Tola Gola.

La Salle University just unveiled a new part of its arena honoring local basketball icon Tom Gola.

Philadelphia police are investigating after a 40-year-old man was shot and killed near La Salle University’s campus Wednesday night.

NBC10’s Matt DeLucia heads to Philadelphia’s La Salle University to chat with longtime college basketball coaches and friends Fran Dunphy and Joe Mihalich about how they have reconnected with the Explorers after Mihalich suffered a stroke.