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Saints Baseball To Host Showcase for High Schoolers and College Transfers
May 16, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (May 16, 2024) – Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) baseball will host the 2024 OLLU Baseball Prospect Showcase on Tuesday, June 18 for 2024-2026 high school graduates and college transfers. The all-day camp will take place at the Home of Saints Baseball Missions Baseball Academy located at 5707 Highway 151, San Antonio, 78227.
OLLU Women's Golf Has Four NAIA Scholar-Athletes
May 16, 2024
KANSAS CITY, MO. (May 16, 2024) - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) released the 2024 Daktronics NAIA Women's Golf Scholar-Athletes. Four from Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) earned this honor.
Saints Shut Out Hope to Earn Second Consecutive Trip to NAIA Softball World Series
May 15, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (May 15, 2024) - The NAIA No. 1-ranked Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) softball team blanked Hope International University (HIU) 2-0 in the championship game of the San Antonio Bracket in the NAIA Opening Round on Wednesday. The Saints improve to 53-3 and earn a trip to a second consecutive NAIA World Series. The Saints did not allow a run in all three contests of the tournament.
Saints Softball Faces Hope In NAIA Opening Round Championship Game
May 15, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (May 15, 2024) – Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) defeated Hope International University 1-0 to advance to the finals of the NAIA Softball National Championship Opening Round. The top-seed Saints faced second-seed Hope with Cassandra Valdez scoring the only run and pitching a gem to help secure the win. The game was preceded by fourth seed Cottey College beating third seed Evangel University in an elimination game. Cottey then faced Hope and lost 9-0 to end its season. The Saints will now face Hope in the championship match. OLLU must win one game against Hope to win the title, while Hope must win two games to claim the title.
Softball Sneaks By Hope to Advance to NAIA Opening Round Championship
May 14, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (May 14, 2024) - The No. 1-ranked Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) softball squad downed Hope International University (HIU) 1-0 in the semifinals of the San Antonio Bracket in the NAIA Opening Round. The Saints advance to the championship game and are now 52-3 on the season. The Royals drop to 36-16 overall.
Saints Will Lock Into Their Game Plan to Succeed Over Hope International in Semifinals of the NAIA Opening Round
May 14, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (May 14, 2024) – Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) won the second game of the NAIA Softball National Championship Opening Round that began on Monday. The top-seed Saints faced fourth-seed Cottey College and won 4-0 with Cassandra Valdez pitching a one-hitter. The game was preceded by the matchup between second-seed Hope International University and third-seed Evangel University that saw Hope winning 5-0. The Saints will now face Hope at 2:30 p.m., while Evangel will take on Cottey at noon.
Valdez Pitches One-Hitter to Advance Saints to Semifinal of Opening Round
May 13, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (May 13, 2024) – The No. 1-ranked Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) softball team downed Cottey College (CC) 4-0 in their first game in the San Antonio Bracket of the NAIA Opening Round. The Saints are the No. 1 seed while the Comets are No. 4. The bracket also includes No. 2 seed Hope International University (HIU) and No. 3 seed Evangel University. The Saints improve to 51-3 on the season while the Comets drop to 31-20.
Women's Track and Field Competes in Trinity Last Chance Meet
May 13, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (May 13, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) women’s track and field team participated in the Trinity Last Chance Meet sponsored by Trinity University. Senior Viridiana Zuniga was recognized for her time on the Cross-Country and Track and Field teams.
Four From Tennis Earn NAIA Scholar-Athlete Awards
May 13, 2024
KANAS CITY, MO. (May 13, 2024) - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) released the 2024 Daktronics NAIA Women's and Men's Tennis Scholar-Athletes. Four from Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) earned this honor.
Men's Track and Field Participates in Trinity Last Chance
May 13, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (May 13, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) men's track and field team participated in the Trinity Last Chance Meet sponsored by Trinity University on Saturday. Senior Chris Davila was recognized during the meet. Hector Puente, who could not make the meet, was also recognized for his time on the Cross-Country and Track and Field teams.
OLLU Graduates 53 Student-Athletes - Most In A Semester In Program History
May 13, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (May 13, 2024) – Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) celebrated the spring graduating student-athlete class of 2024 on May 9 at Freeman Coliseum. There were 53 student-athletes who graduated from OLLU.
OLLU Softball Faces Cottey College in NAIA Opening Round
May 11, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (May 11, 2024) – Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) is busy this weekend getting everything ready for the NAIA Softball National Championship Opening Round that begins on Monday. The top seed Saints will face fourth seed Cottey College on the first day of the tournament at 6:30 p.m. The game is preceded by the matchup between second seed Hope International University and third seed Evangel University at 4 p.m. The three-day tournament is being held at the St. Mary’s University Softball Field located less than three miles from OLLU’s campus.
Eric Speelman Shines As Saints Broadcaster
May 11, 2024
SPECIAL FEATURE (May 11, 2024)—Fifteen minutes before Our Lady of the Lake University’s (OLLU) OLLU Saints Network goes live and fans from all over the country (and other countries) join the broadcast, Eric Speelman welcomes Saints fans and begins his rundown of the game, whether it is a soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball or softball game. Speelman has become a well-known voice to Saints Network fans, but how did Speelman begin?
Sports Information Director Patricia Constantin Honored With PRSA Lifetime Achievement Award
May 10, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (May 10, 2024) – Our Lady of the Lake University's (OLLU) Assistant Director for News and Sports Information Patricia Constantin received the Public Relations Society of America – San Antonio Chapter 2024 Tex Taylor Lifetime Achievement Award. The presentation occurred on May 9 at the organization's PRSA Del Oro Awards Banquet at the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Brooks Hotel.
OLLU Baseball's Kobey Allison Earns All-Tournament in Postseason Tournament
May 08, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (May 8, 2024) - Our Lady of the Lake University's (OLLU) Kobey Allison won Red River Athletic Conference All-Tournament honors for his performance during the postseason tournament in Louisiana last week.
Jalen Bell and Cassandra Valdez are OLLU's 2023-2024 Athletes of the Year
May 08, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (May 8, 2024) – The Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) athletics department has announced the nominations and winners of the 2023-2024 Big Blue Top Saints awards.