Drury University Athletics

2026
Ward played in 12 contests in his first season with the Panthers, hitting .200 and logging a .500 on-base percentage ... made his Drury debut at UAH (Feb. 6); logged his first hit as a Panther with a double vs. No. 25 Augustana on March 7 ... drove in a run with a sacrifice fly vs. Lewis (March 15) ... named to the GLVC's Academic Honor Roll.

PRIOR TO DRURY
Competed for two seasons at Southeastern Community College in West Burlington, Iowa ... hit .360 in 47 games as a sophomore in 2024, helping the Blackhawks to a conference title in 2024 ... the Park Ridge, Ill., product also starred at Maine South High School prior to embarking on his collegiate career. 

PERSONAL
Son of Anthony Ward and Kristin Tarolla ... born Sept. 14, 2004 ... plans to major in management and marketing at Drury.