Lynchburg Hornets

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Lynchburg Hornets
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.lynchburgsports.com

The Lynchburg Hornets refer to the various 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.

The Hornets compete as a full member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC). Lynchburg was a founding member of the league in 1976. During that span of time, the Hornets have won 205 ODAC championships.^[2]

Roughly 500 student-athletes represent Lynchburg in competition, around 25% of the institution's student body.