Tom Gola Arena

John E. Glaser Arena is a 3,000-seat multi-purpose venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The arena is situated inside TruMark Financial Center on the campus of La Salle University. It is home to the La Salle Explorers men's and women's basketball teams. Opened in 1998, the arena was originally known as Tom Gola Arena. After undergoing renovations in 2024, the arena reopened as John Glaser Arena, named after John E. Glaser, a key donor for the renovation project. The arena was originally named after former Explorers captain and head coach Tom Gola, a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.