Athletic Communications Staff
Director of Athletic Communications: Ely Shilling
Phone Number: (o) 434-544-8495 | (c) 410-916-8916
Email: shilling_e@lynchburg.edu
Director of Digital Media: Micah Adams
Email: adams_m1@lynchburg.edu
University of Lynchburg Photography: Caroline Gerke
Email: gerke_cc@lynchburg.edu
Athletic Communications Assistant: Joseph Brennan
Email: brennaj989@lynchburg.edu
Athletic Fax Machine: 434-544-8365
Lynchburg Athletics on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LynchburgAthletics
Lynchburg Athletics on X: https://x.com/lynhornets
Lynchburg Athletics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LynchburgSports
Lynchburg Athletics on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Lynchburgathletics
Lynchburg Athletics on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lynchburgsports/
Logos
University of Lynchburg athletics authorizes the use of the below logos for content related to its varsity team competition. With inquiries or for sport-specific logos, please contact director of athletic communications Ely Shilling.
Rosters
For use by opposing sports information and athletic communications departments. Please click to download.
Fall (updated Sept. 1, 2025)
Winter (updated Nov. 20, 2024)
Spring (Updated Feb. 12, 2025)
Lynchburg Hornets Athletics Identity
University of Lynchburg's intercollegiate athletics programs are the Lynchburg Hornets. On first reference in print or online, "University of Lynchburg" is preferred. "Lynchburg" and "the Hornets" are acceptable on subsequent references.
UL and U of L: Shorthand monikers are not used in print materials or in broadcasts. If Lynchburg must be abbreviated on displays such as scoreboards or scorebugs, please use LYN.
Lynchburg College and LC: Acceptable in historical references to Lynchburg athletics. University of Lynchburg was known as Lynchburg College from 1919 to July 1, 2018.
'Burg: An abbreviated version of Lynchburg generally avoided in publications but widely used in cheers. Acceptable on social media where space may be limited. Also acceptable in broadcasts as an alternate reference.
Lady Hornets: The term "Lady Hornets" is not a recognized nickname and is not an acceptable term reference toward any Lynchburg Hornets team.
Affiliations: University of Lynchburg athletics programs compete in NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, a Forest, Va.-based league comprised of 14 full members and three sport-specific associate members. Lynchburg's equestrian program competes in both the National Collegiate Equestrian Association and Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association, as well as the ODAC championships.
Colors: University of Lynchburg's official colors are Hornet Red (Pantone 185; #E4002B) and gray (Pantone Cool Gray 6, #A7A8AA). Black and white are also used as accents.
Media Policies
Photo/Video Policy
Parties interested in photographing or shooting video of any University of Lynchburg athletic team will be required to notify the athletic communications office more than 24 hours prior to the event and wear a media pass on the sideline at all times. Please visit the press box to introduce yourself before the start of the contest. Pictures may not be sold, and it is encouraged that the images be shared with the University's athletic communications office. If one is working for the Lynchburg athletic communications office, it is required to share all content captured with members of the athletic communications team. Persons with media passes are expected to show sportsmanship -- no cheering, talking to officials, or negative comments are allowed as you are considered working media. Failure to comply will result in sideline privileges being revoked immediately.
Interview Policy:
All interviews should be coordinated through the athletic communications office. Players and coaches are available to media throughout the week, but please allow 24 hours notice. Postgame interviews are coordinated following the event and can be conducted on the fields/court or outside the locker rooms. In certain circumstances, a cool-down period may be required prior to players and coaches being made available to the media.
Media Credentials:
Please contact the athletic communications office in advance if you are planning to attend a game and would like a seat in the press areas at any of our facilities.
Television/Radio Policy:
If you wish to provide television, radio or webcast coverage of an athletic event at Lynchburg, please contact the athletic communications staff at least 48 hours prior to the event. Phone lines and ethernet connections are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at most of our athletic facilities.
Mailing Address
Lynchburg Athletic Communications Office
Turner Gym
1501 Lakeside Dr.
Lynchburg, VA 24501
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