Panther Pad

The Panther Pad, opened Fall 2024, features new pickleball courts, the revitalization of the basketball and tennis courts and a new pavilion grill and beverage area for students and spectators to enjoy. The project was made possible by the generosity of several members of the O’Reilly family, including:

Austin O’Reilly
Matt and Ashley O’Reilly ‘03/-
W. Justin French and Lindsay O’Reilly French ‘94/’02
David and Stacey O’Reilly ‘71/-
Pamela O’Reilly

The Panther Pad was constructed by master court builders McConnell & Associates, led by Director of Business Development Andy Gensch, and will not only include one of the first official pickleball courts on a college campus, but will be the nation’s premier pickleball venue for intercollegiate competition.

The Panther Pad, located north of Olin Library and adjacent to the recently turfed Sunderland Field, will be in the heart of the historic Drury campus.