CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The future home for the UC Golden Eagles baseball, lacrosse and men's and women's soccer teams will take one step closer to reality, as the University of Charleston breaks ground on the Welch Athletic Complex.

The Groundbreaking Ceremony will be held Wednesday, April 24 at 10:00 a.m., at Triana Field. The public is invited to the ceremony. 

The Welch Athletic Complex will enlarge and renovate the current baseball field, and will become the home field for the four UC teams. The complex will include artificial turf, concessions, bleachers, locker rooms and a scoreboard. The new facilities will provide competition and practice fields for the 170 athletes in the four sports. 

The Welch Athletic Complex honors the achievements and legacy of President Edwin H. Welch during his 29 years as president of the university. 

(Triana Field is located two blocks west of the main UC campus.)