Lourdes Gray Wolves

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:

Lourdes Gray Wolves
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

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. "Facilities".
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