PINEVILLE, La. - From the pandemic to two hurricanes, 2020 has presented the College with a litany of challenges. Yet, the Lord has blessed and sustained us with tremendous financial support, including more than $5 million in gifts to the College since August 1, 2019.

"I am a firm believer that coaches win games, but administrations win championships by the commitment they make to athletic facilities," said Louisiana College Athletic Director & Head Men's Basketball Coach Reni Mason. "These renovations are a strong step in the right direction in helping Louisiana College reach championship status."

In addition to the investment of a new turf field for the Stadium Complex and a new sound system in the H. O. West Complex this past summer, recent gifts of more than $300,000 from the Central Louisiana Community Foundation, Alexandria Coca-Cola Bottling Company, and other alumni and friends were given to the Louisiana College Athletic Facilities campaign. These gifts have launched critical renovations to H. O. West locker room space for LC men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, and volleyball. The resources have also provided for renovations to the H. O. West lobby restrooms, the creation of student-athlete lounge and study areas, and the addition of a digital scorer's table.

"Our new field shows the College is making a commitment to back its sport programs," said Head Football Coach Drew Maddox. "Along with competing as a high academic institution and investing in that side, we are now investing in the sports side. Our current and future players can see the train rolling and they are excited to be with the Wildcats. It is a great time to be a Wildcat."

"The locker room improvements mean a lot to our program," said Head Women's Basketball Coach Matt LeBato. "It''s another example of our program taking steps in the right direction. The improved locker rooms will be very beneficial to our current players and to all future Lady Wildcats."

This refurbishment comes at an opportune time as our coaches ramp up for the transition to NAIA effective July 1, 2021. Facilities are an essential component of recruiting athletic scholarship student-athletes and competing for championships.