President Jaime Taylor and LU baseball coach Will Davis joined donors to break ground on Vincent-Beck Stadium improvements, March 7. The work will feature a new building that includes a locker room, coaches’ offices, training room, film room, lounge, and equipment room.
The improvements are made possible through a donation from Teri and Glen Morgan. The facility will be named the Teri and Glen Morgan Baseball Complex.
Glen Morgan said he is excited to have the facility named after him, but more so because it is where he met his wife.
“There was a concession stand,” he said. “One day I went up to get something, and there was the prettiest young lady I had ever seen in there selling drinks. The next day, I went to work, and I told my law partners I was going to ask her out to lunch. I called her up and asked her to lunch and she said no. Not being used to rejection, I had to put extra charm. We went to lunch, and here we are, 40 years of marriage later, three kids and three grandkids.
“We’ve always wanted to do something to recognize the fact that we did meet here. This is important to us. This is where everything started. With our 40th anniversary, it seemed like it was a time to get something done.”
President Taylor said the improvements double down on Lamar’s goal to improve its athletic facilities.
“We are committed to strengthening our entire athletic program,” he said. “If you’ve been at a football, basketball, baseball or volleyball game recently, you have seen the investments we are making to improve the fan experience and to make sure our coaches and student athletes have the facilities they need to compete at a high level. Our goal is to compete for championships.”
LU catcher Easton Culp said he can’t thank the Morgan family enough for their donation to the baseball program.
“Seeing this new facility become a reality is a testament to our commitment and a reminder of just how much we’re supported here at Lamar,” he said. “The complex isn’t just going to be a building, it’s going to be a game changer. It’s going to give us the tools and environment we need to work harder, push each other, and to bring more rings and trophies to Lamar.”
The Terry and Glen Morgan Baseball Complex is expected to be completed in time for the 2026 season.
For more information, visit lamarcardinals.com/sports/baseball.