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Ohio’s Lourdes University to add women’s wrestling

Lourdes University just outside Toledo will be adding a women’s intercollegiate wrestling program starting in the 2020-21 school year, according to a report at TransitionWrestling.com, a website devoted to covering women’s collegiate wrestling. The website also reports that Lourdes will be the first NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) school in Ohio to offer women’s wrestling. “Women’s wrestling is moving quickly and growing fast on the NAIA scene,” Janet Eaton, Lourdes Athletic Director, told TransitionWrestling.com. “Lourdes athletics is a place where all can be successful. We welcome diversity and inclusion while being the first to break down barriers with stereotypes in a healthy environment. The addition of the sport aligns with the goal and mission of both athletics and the university as a whole.” Lourdes University in the process of seeking a head coach for the new women’s wrestling program. Rest of the story at http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/22641?fbclid=IwAR2NnDGIqx7w_EqsC32x6p8KmXZ0eL11Zkrgg8hdlnyOcIm5ApBcxI5TJEo

December 4, 2019 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized