The inaugural Lourdes University Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony has been set for November 3, 2023. Toledo native and Ohio State University basketball legend will be the featured speaker.
Lourdes University sponsors 25 varsity sports and is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The Gray Wolves are members of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC), with men’s wrestling competing in the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC).
Over the last 12 years, Lourdes student-athletes have earned amassed 35 All-American citations. Patrick Yannarelli was named the NAIA National Coach of the Year in in men’s lacrosse in 2016. For their work in the classroom, 13 Lourdes student athletes have earned CoSIDA Academic All-America honors.
Lourdes University has sponsored varsity athletics since 2010 when men’s and women’s golf, women’s volleyball, and men’s basketball became the first four sports the department sponsored.
Additional information regarding nominations, tickets to the event, or sponsorships can be directed to Sarah Salatin, Director of Development, at 419-517-8984, or ssalatin@lourdes.edu
