The Trine University sports information office is dedicated to serving the student-athletes, coaching staff and administration of Trine University as well as the media covering Thunder Athletics. The sports information office strives to improve the student-athlete experience at Trine by promoting the Thunder in print, radio, television and internet media. While serving as a publicist for Thunder Athletics, the sports information office is also dedicated to accurate statistical records of current and past Thunder seasons.
The sports information staff's role as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association and National Collegiate Athletic Association is of utmost importance as timely, accurate reporting of results and statistics is crucial.
The sports information office is here to serve the student-athletes, coaches and administration of Trine University, as well as the media that we are fortunate enough to accommodate. Any media wishing to receive post-game releases please call or email the SID department. Any media wishing to request a credential for any Trine home event must contact the SID department at least 24 hours in advance or accommodations can not be guaranteed.
Media Outlets
Local Media
Radio: WLKI 100.3 FM
Newspaper: The Herald Republican
Internet: Thunder Athletics
Regional Media Outlets
Internet: www.miaa.org
Newspaper: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Newspaper: Fort Wayne News Sentinel
Newspaper: South Bend Tribune
Newspaper: Indianapolis Star
Associated Press: Indianapolis and South Bend
National Media Outlets
Internet: d3football.com
Internet: d3hoops.com
Internet: d3soccer.com
Internet: d3baseball.com
Internet: d3sports.com
Internet: avca.org
Contact Information:
Nick Duffy
Senior Director of Sports Communications
260.665.4446
duffyn@trine.edu
Matthew Kennell
Sports Information Director
260.665.4722
kennellm@trine.edu
Sports Information Media Specialist
260.665.4442
Quick Facts
Name: Trine University
Location: Angola, Ind.
Founded: 1884
Enrollment (2020 Fall): 4,646
Nickname: Thunder
School Colors: Navy (PMS#540) and White. Taupe (PMS#4525) is used as an accent color.
President: John Shannon, Ph.D.
Athletic Director: Matt Land
Senior Woman Administrator: Brandi Dawson
Football Stadium (Capacity): Fred Zollner Athletic Stadium (5,500)
Basketball Arena (Capacity): MTI Center (3,500)
National Affiliation: NCAA Division III
Conference: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA).