Launch Your Future...
Nestled in the heart of Greenwood, S.C., Lander University is a state-assisted, coeducational, four-year university with approximately 3,000 students. Throughout our 145-year history, Lander has enrolled and graduated people who think and create, who inspire and lead, and who break boundaries and shape the world around us. In other words, people like you.
ATHLETIC FACILITIES / THE BEST NCAA DIVISION II FACILITIES IN THE NATION
Lander's New Wrestling Complex
Located in the Jeff May Sports Complex, the new sports complex features this:
- Over 5000 square feet of mat space
- Team locker room
- Team lounge-style room
- Athletics-wide weight room outfitted by Rogue Fitness
- Strength and condition facility located in the wrestling practice room also outfitted by Rogue Fitness
Horne Arena - Home of Lander Wrestling
Other Athletic Facilities
Pictures around campus...
On campus dining & restaurants
Grab a snack or quick lunch in between classes a the campus POD!
All you can eat Campus Dining hall is included for all Freshman who live on campus. A full service salad bar offers a healthy option at every meal.
Great Sandwiches and Wraps available at our campus Which Which!
On Campus Dorms & Apartments
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Biology - Business Administration - Chemistry - Computer Science - Criminology - Cybersecurity - Education - English - Environmental Science- Exercise Science- Financial Services - Fine Arts- Graphic Design - Government Administration- History - Interdisciplinary Studies - Mass Communications - Marketing - Mathematics- Music - Nursing Physical Education - Political Science- Psychology- Sociology - Spanish- Special Education - Teaching - Visual Arts
City Amenities: 100s of local and chain restaurants for dining, Movie theater, Shopping mall, Large selection of grocery stores and more.
Nearby Places: Greenville/ Spartanburg 1 Hour away, Atlanta 2 Hours Away, South Carolina Beaches 2 1/2 hours away.
Uptown Greenwood
Uptown Greenwood offers year round shopping, dining, and lodging . Additionally, uptown is a host to numerous festivals and events year round.
Experienced NCAA Coaching Staff for all weight classes
R.C. LaHaye (Head Coach, 11th Season as an NCAA D2 Head Coach, Head Coach NCAA 3rd Place Team) Trung Duong (Assistant Coach, 2x NCAA All American) Chris Freije (Assistant Coach, NCAA National Finalist, 10+ Years NCAA Coaching Experience, Jordan Jacobs (Head Strength Coach) 10 years Experience as NCAA Head Strength coach.
The Top Ranked NCAA Division II Team in the Southeast
2022 South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Team CHAMPIONS!!
Wrestling Program Mission Statement: To build the premier NCAA Division II wrestling program in america, while consistently producing top notch citizens, students, and athletes in that specific order.
GOOD PEOPLE -> GOOD STUDENTS -> GOOD ATHLETES
PROGRAM CORE VALUES
Honesty / Integrity / Work Ethic / Discipline
Vision: Through relentless hard work, Lander wrestling will become the premier NCAA Division II wrestling program in the nation, while maintaining a standard of excellence in all facets of our lives.