Lynchburg Hornets
The Lynchburg Hornets are the athletic teams that represent the University of Lynchburg, located in Lynchburg, Virginia. On July 1, 2018, the institution's name changed from Lynchburg College to the University of Lynchburg. Lynchburg's intercollegiate athletic programs compete primarily in NCAA Division III, with its equestrian teams competing in the Intercollegiate Horse Shows of America and National Collegiate Equestrian Association competition formats.[1] The Lynchburg athletic department sponsors 24 varsity intercollegiate athletic programs.
| Lynchburg Hornets | |
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| University | University of Lynchburg |
| Conference | Old Dominion Athletic Conference (primary) ECAC (equestrian) |
| NCAA | Division III |
| Athletic director | Jon Waters |
| Location | Lynchburg, Virginia |
| Varsity teams | 24 |
| Arena | Turner Gymnasium |
| Baseball stadium | James C. Fox Field |
| Softball stadium | Aubrey R. Moon Jr. Field |
| Soccer field | Shellenberger Field |
| Tennis venue | Lynchburg Tennis Courts |
| Outdoor track and field venue | Dr. Jack M. Toms Track |
| Mascot | Dell |
| Nickname | Hornets |
| Colors | Hornet Red, White, and Gray |
| Website | www |
The Hornets compete as a full member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC). Lynchburg was a founding member of the league in 1976. In that time, the Hornets have won 205 ODAC championships.[2]
Roughly 500 student-athletes represent Lynchburg in competition, meaning about 25 percent of the institution's student body competes in varsity athletics.
Varsity teams
List of teams
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Men's sports
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Women's sports
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Co-ed sports
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National championships
Team
| Sport | Association | Division | Year | Opponent/Runner-up | Score |
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| Women's Soccer | NCAA | Division III | 2014 | Williams | 0–0 (4–3 PK) |
| Baseball | NCAA | Division III | 2023 | Johns Hopkins | 7–6 |