Hickory, NC – Lenoir-Rhyne University is set to host their yearly Bears Huddle at the Hickory Social House on September 4^th, 2024, at 7:00 pm.

Head Coaches from all fall sports will discuss their upcoming regular seasons and introduce themselves to the Hickory community. This event will allow the community to meet returning and new coaches and build relationships with fans before the start of 2024 season. New head coaches Doug Socha (Head Football Coach), Paris Vaughan (Interim Men's and Women's Cross Country Head Coach), and Joanna Fennema (Women's Soccer Head Coach) will have the opportunity to meet with fans for the first time this season. Bears Huddle will also feature returning head coaches Carlos Rubio (Men's Soccer Head Coach) and Nicole Barringer (Head Volleyball Coach).

Bears Huddle is free to all community members and gives fans the chance to hear first impressions and get an inside scoop on the outlook for all of LR's Fall sports.