Lourdes Gray Wolves

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Lourdes Gray Wolves
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UniversityLourdes University
ConferenceWolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference
NAIADivision I
Athletic directorJanet Eaton[1]
LocationSylvania, Ohio
Varsity teams24 (11 men's, 11 women's, 2 co-ed)
Basketball arenaRussell J. Ebeid Recreation Center
Baseball stadiumMercy Field
Soccer stadiumWildcat Stadium
MascotGubi the Gray Wolf
NicknameGray Wolves
Fight songGray Wolf Spirit
ColorsTerracotta, white, and black[2]
     
Websitewww.lourdesathletics.com

The Lourdes Gray Wolves, are the athletic teams of Lourdes University. Lourdes competes in National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). They have been a member of the NAIA since 2010. The university is a member of the Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference (2011–present). Lourdes currently fields 22 varsity teams in 14 sports:

History[]

On January 16, 2008, Lourdes College announced that they would be called the Gray Wolves. An athletic identity was also revealed.[3][4] In July 2009, Roseanne Gill-Jacobson was named the first athletic director in Lourdes College history.[5] In August 2010, the first home game for any athletic team at Lourdes College was held. The women's volleyball team was victorious over Ohio State University at Marion.[6] On December 19, 2012, it was announced that Lourdes had added men's and women's lacrosse, as well as competitive cheer and dance as sports.[7]

Facilities[]

  • Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center – Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Volleyball, Women's Volleyball, Esports[8]
  • Franciscan Center Gymnasium - Wrestling, Cheer
  • Wildcat Stadium - Soccer, Lacrosse
  • Mercy Field – Baseball
  • Gray Wolf Field - Softball
  • Sylvania Country Club – Men's Golf, Women's Golf

References[]

  1. ^ http://www.lourdesathletics.com/staff.aspx
  2. ^ "Identity – Lourdes University". Retrieved September 5, 2016.
  3. ^ Gilbert, Meghan (January 17, 2008). "Gray Wolf provides new identity for Lourdes at 50". Toledo Blade. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
  4. ^ https://www.flickr.com/photos/lourdescollege/2212936004/in/photostream
  5. ^ Kovach, John (July 24, 2009). "Program has ties to Valley". Youngstown Vindicator. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
  6. ^ "Historic Times at Lourdes". Toledo Blade. October 18, 2010. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
  7. ^ "Lourdes Adds Lacrosse and Competitive Cheer to Varsity Sports Lineup". Lourdes University. December 19, 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
  8. ^ https://lourdesathletics.com/sports/2014/8/15/GEN_0815144527.aspx

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