Celebrate 130 years of Our Lady of the Lake University with this year’s limited-edition Fiesta Medal—available now for just $18.95 in honor of our founding year, 1895!
Purchase online using the QR code or the link below or stop by the campus bookstore to grab yours in person.
Note: Online buyers, stay tuned for pickup info!
The No. 10 Our Lady of the Lake (OLLU) softball team picked up their fifth consecutive sweep to extend their winning streak to 10 games. The Saints run-ruled Houston-Victoria today with scored of 13-0 and 10-2. The sweep improves the Saints’ record to 36-6 and 22-0 in Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) action. With the 13-0 win in game one, head coach Bruce Lenington earned win No. 226, making him the all-time winningest head coach in program history. Lenington holds an overall record of 226-62 at OLLU with a 112-11 mark in RRAC play.
In game one of the doubleheader, the Saints jumped out to an early 3-0 lead after Caitlin Terrazas roped a three-RBI double to centerfield in the bottom of the first. Grace Ross launched her eighth homerun of the season in the bottom of the second, a three-run shot to extend the OLLU lead to 6-0. Alyssa Flores went back-to-back in the inning with a solo shot, to make it 7-0 in favor of the Saints. With the bases empty, Terrezas was hit by a pitch and lifted for pinch runner, Brianna Ramirez. Ava Hernandez doubled to score Ramirez, making it 8-0 after two innings.
The Saints added three runs in the third on consecutive sacrifice flys from Lilly Rocha and Yezenia Perez. Flores drove in another run, plating Ross to make it 11-0 OLLU. Lexie Escamilla recorded an RBI in the fourth, scoring Kristee Salas who led the inning off with a single to centerfield. An error from the Houston-Victoria defense allowed the Saints to score their 13th run of the game.
After an error to lead off the top of the fifth inning, Hernandez slammed the door, striking out the side. Hernandez earned the win, allowing just two hits.
Ross and Terrazas each finished the game with three RBI. Flores had three hits in the game, extending her hitting streak to 16 games.
In the second game of the series, the OLLU offense scored in five of the six innings played, but it was the Jaguars the struck first with a solo homerun in the top of the first inning to take the early 1-0 lead.
Hernandez put OLLU ahead in the bottom of the first with her third homerun of the season, driving in Flores and Rocha to give the Saints a 3-1 lead.
Houston-Victoria closed the gap in the second inning with their second solo homerun of the game, making it 3-2.
Ross hit her ninth homerun of the year in the home half of the second inning to extend the OLLU lead to 5-2. After back-to-back singles from Salas and Escamilla, Kayla Rogers grounded out, scoring Salas to make it 6-2. With runners on first and third, Rocha swiped second, allowing Escamilla to score the Saints seventh run of the game.
Starting pitcher, Annika Litterio settled in after the two solo home runs, but gave way to reliever Valeria Vielma in the fourth. With two runner aboard, Vielma induced a fly out to centerfield to end the Jaguars threat.
After Vielma retired Houston-Victoria in order in the fifth, the Saints added another run via a sacrifice fly from Alyssa Garcia, making the score 8-2.
Caitlin Casas led off the sixth with a single to centerfield and came around to score after a double from Ross off the left field wall. With the bases loaded, Rogers singled to centerfield to score Hernandez ending the game via the eight-run rule.
Ross and Hernandez each drove in three runs in the win. Litterio earned the win in the circle, tossing 3.2 innings, allowing just two runs on two hits.
The Saints will return to the diamond on Friday as they welcome No. 6 LSU Alexandria. The doubleheader will begin at 12:00 p.m.
For the latest news, updates, and information on the OLLU Saints, fans can visit ollusaintsathletics.com. Fans can also stay up to date on the latest Saints news by following @ollusaintsathletics on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
SAVE THE DATE!
Lavender Graduation is right around the corner. See the event details below—a formal invitation will follow.
Event Details:
When:Wednesday, May 7th
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Saint Anne’s Courtyard
RSVP here.
What is Lavender Graduation? Lavender Graduation aims to support LGBTQ+ students. Dr. Ronni Sanlo founded it, inspired by her exclusion from her children’s graduation due to her sexuality. More information can be found here.
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The University Health mobile mammography unit is coming to Our Lady of the Lake University on Tuesday, May 6, offering convenient on-campus access to both 2D and 3D mammograms. The unit will be located by the UWAC circle and will be available from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m..
If you’re 40 or older—or between ages 35–39 with a doctor’s order—and haven’t had a mammogram in the past year, this is a great opportunity to take care of your health without leaving campus.
Things to Know Before You Go:
Schedule Your Appointment
Visit healthyUexpress.com and select “Schedule a Mobile Mammography Appointment”, or call 210-358-7020. After registering, you’ll be contacted to confirm eligibility and insurance coverage.
Take advantage of this quick, convenient, and potentially life-saving service—right here at OLLU!
The Our Lady of the Lake (OLLU) softball team remians perfect in Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) action as the Saints earned sweeps over Texas College and Jarvis Christian University this week. The Saints overall record improved to 32-6 and 18-0 in conference. OLLU posted four shutouts in the sweeps of the Steer and Bulldogs.
In an 8-0 win over Texas College in game one, Ava Hernandez and Alyssa Garvia each went 3-for-3 at the plate. Five other Saints registered two hits in the five-inning contest. Garcia and Kayla Rogers each drive in two runs while four other Saints knocked in a run including a solo homerun from Alyssa Flores.
Hernandez picked up the win in the opener, tossing a complete game, allowing just two hits and striking out nine batters.
The Saints tied their season-high with 18 hits in the contest.
Game two against the Steer ended in a 17-0 result, the second-highest run total for the Saints this season.
Tania Rodriguez had a career day at the plate, going 4-for-4 with an RBI and three runs scored. Lilly Rocha launched her team-leading eighth homerun in the win. Yezenia Perez also had a homerun in the game, her third of the saeson. Perez finished 2-for-2 at the dish with a run scored.
Hernandez had a two-RBI double while Kristee Salas, Caitlin Casas, and Emilia Salinas each recorded two hits.
Valeria Vielma earned the win in the circle, tossing three innings, allowing no hits and striking out five.
On Wednesday against Jarvis Christian, the OLLU bats quited a bit, but the Saints got outstanding pitching performances from Annika Litterio and Hernandez.
In the opener against the Bulldogs, Litterio was dominant as she tossed her third no-hitter of the season. Litterio struck out a season-high 16 batters in the win.
Flores and Hernandez were responsible for the Saints’ three runs as Flores drove in two and Hernandez one.
Four Saints recorded a multi-hit game.
In the second game of the doubleheader, Hernandez tossed her second complete game in as many days, allowing just three hits and striking out four.
OLLU scattered seven hits while scoring four runs against the Bulldogs. Grace Ross finished with a 2-for-3 performance at the plate while Lexie Escamilla recorded two RBI.
The Saints will return to the diamond on Sunday, April 6 as they travel to Hobbs, New Mexico to take on the University of the Southwest. First pitch is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. CT.
For the latest news, updates, and information on the OLLU Saints, fans can visit ollusaintsathletics.com. Fans can also stay up to date on the latest Saints news by following @ollusaintsathletics on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Love Selena? Come have a Selena Fiesta with the International Folk Culture Center and Zombie Bazaar!
Join us for the Como La Floreo Video Shoot. Wear your favorite Selena look as we shoot side-by-side while moving simultaneously with La Reina!
Friday, April 25 | 7:30 – 9:00 pm | MARC Ballroom
RSVP is not required to attend; it just helps us prepare. Questions? Email IFCC@ollusa.edu. See you there!
Our Lady of the Lake University invites all students, faculty, and staff to attend the 2025 Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the MARC Ballroom.
This interactive event will offer screenings, giveaways, and information to support your well-being across several areas, including:
The fair is proudly sponsored by OLLU’s Human Resources Department with special thanks to our event sponsors. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with local vendors, explore wellness resources, and discover new ways to support your personal and professional health.
Participating vendors:
Proudly sponsored by RBFCU
Three students from Our Lady of the Lake University’s CISS program—Cesar Reyes, Rose Vasquez, and Jennifer Vaquera-Luna—recently put their cybersecurity skills to the test at the U.S. Information Technology Collegiate Conference (USITCC) in Springfield, Missouri.
Held from March 27–29, the conference brought together 170 participants from 15 colleges and universities, including 133 students, 24 faculty members, and 13 industry professionals, sponsors, and judges. The OLLU students each competed in two events, gaining hands-on experience and insight into real-world IT challenges.
“Team Cyber Saints did well in their first competition of this type,” said faculty advisor and Assistant Professor Kelly Roberts-Cooper. “I’m so proud of this group!”
The USITCC gives students the opportunity to compete, network with IT professionals, and explore career pathways in a dynamic and evolving industry.
Learn more about the conference: usitcc.com
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Pick up your teal ribbon and wear it the entire month to show your commitment to stopping sexual assault and your continued support for Sexual Assault survivors.
OLLU is preparing for a walk on Denim Day, April 30th
Help us prepare for the day by spreading the word. It takes a village to change the course of history, what we do matters.
Contact the Title IX Office, Student Government Association (SGA), or Counseling & Wellness Services for more information.
We can’t wait to celebrate our Saints at Spring Commencement on Thursday, May 8, 2025. This special day marks the incredible dedication and hard work of our graduates.
Event Schedule – Thursday, May 8
For details about seating, accommodations, or ordering regalia, visit Jostens.com or contact ollugraduationinfo@ollusa.edu.
Let’s celebrate the Class of 2025 in true OLLU spirit! 💙💛
