A pair of alums has made a donation to Indiana State University to support its women’s basketball program. Charlie and Terri Lentz made the gift through their estate plan, though the amount of the gift is not being disclosed.
Charlie Lentz indicated that the funds would go where deemed most beneficial.
A spokesperson for ISU said in an email to Inside INdiana Business that the gift would be used for “general programmatic needs…that will benefit the student-athlete experience.”
“We hope this gift will make it easier for the women’s basketball team to achieve success, whether that be through scholarships or other programming necessities,” Lentz said in a news release. “Many of the resources that are available today for students weren’t available when we were in school, so we wanted to contribute toward expanding opportunities for current and future students. We’ve been immensely blessed, and we hope others who have experienced that fortune would consider paying it forward.”
Charlie Lentz graduated in 1965 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education and social studies. He was a high school teacher and a basketball coach for several years before switching careers and later becoming a principal in a commercial appraisal company based out of Florida.
Terri Lentz graduated in 1966 with a bachelor’s degree in English and social studies and worked as a teacher throughout her career.
“Charlie and Terri’s continued support of Sycamore Athletics, and especially our women’s basketball program, is truly remarkable. Their gift will have a lasting impact on our student-athletes,” athletic director Nathan Christensen said. “We are incredibly grateful for their commitment to our program and their belief in the future of Sycamore women’s basketball.”
The Indiana State women’s basketball team has compiled a 563-652 in its 44 seasons, according to Sports Reference. This season the Sycamores finished with a record of 4-28.