Lakeland University Athletics

2024-25: Played in 15 games, starting 14 and averaging 24.8 minutes per game… Averaged 13.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, finishing season with totals of 204 points, 92 rebounds, 13 blocked shots, 10 assists and nine steals… Shot 48.2% from the field (79 of 164) including 4-for-17 on three-pointers (23.5%) plus 60.0% from the free throw line (42 of 70)… Set career highs with 24 points and 12 rebounds against St. Norbert Nov. 26… Added 21 points in season opener against Carroll Nov. 8… Scored in double figures in 10 games total and at least 18 points on six occasions.

2023-24: In his first year with the Muskies played in 12 games, starting four and averaging 10.8 minutes per contest… Averaged 4.6 points and 2.6 rebounds per game, posting season totals of 55 points, 31 rebounds, six assists, five steals and four blocked shots… Made 50.0% of his shots from the field (24 of 48) including 2 of 7 from three-point range plus 5 of 10 from the free throw line… Scored season-high 12 points against Loras Dec. 18, making 5 of 8 from the field… Pulled down six rebounds the next game in his first Lakeland start against Carroll Dec. 20... Recipient of Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Scholar-Athlete Award.

Lewis University: Ward transferred to Lakeland from Lewis University in Romeoville, Ill. As a freshman with the NCAA Division II Flyers in 2022-23, he came off the bench in six games and played a total of eight minutes.

High School: Played four years of basketball and was a second team all-conference selection… Received school’s scholastic achievement award… Honor roll student and member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Son of Tim & Catherine Ward… Majoring in business administration.


Career ambition/goal: Business owner
Favorite TV show: Snowfall
Favorite website: Saks Fifth
Favorite athlete: Kevin Durant (NBA’s Phoenix Suns)
Favorite sports teams: Phoenix Suns, Chicago Bears
Heroes/most influential people: Mom and Dad
Greatest sports accomplishment: Having the opportunity to play college basketball
Something people may not know about you: I’m really into fashion