Christian Brothers Buccaneers and Lady Buccaneers
Christian Brothers Buccaneers and Lady Buccaneers | |
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University | Christian Brothers University |
Conference | Gulf South Conference |
NCAA | Division II |
Athletic director | Donna Crone |
Location | Memphis, Tennessee |
Varsity teams | 13 |
Basketball arena | Canale Arena |
Baseball stadium | Nadicksbernd Field |
Nickname | Bucs and Lady Bucs |
Colors | Red and gray[1] |
Website | www |
The Christian Brothers University Buccaneers and Lady Buccaneers are the official sports teams of Christian Brothers University. The Bucs and Lady Bucs play in Division II as a part of the Gulf South Conference.
The university's colors are Red and grey. The mascot is Bucky the Buccaneer.
Conference history[]
The Buccaneers began playing in the 1950s as independents. Over the last half-century, CBU has competed in the NAIA Division I in the Volunteer State Athletic Conference and the Tennessee Collegiate Athletic Conference.[2] Since 1992, CBU has been a member of the NCAA Division II in the Gulf South Conference since 1996.
Teams[]
Men's intercollegiate sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and tennis.
Women's intercollegiate sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.
15% of students participate in intercollegiate sports.[3] Each of these sports, with the exception of golf, offers scholarships to student athletes.[3]
Other athletics at CBU[]
In addition to intercollegiate athletics, CBU offers intramural sports. Types of intramurals, such as volleyball, flag football, and bowling, vary from year to year.[4]
Facility[]
Buccaneer and Lady Buccaneer basketball and volleyball teams play at Canale Arena.
Accomplishments[]
Teams[]
Lady Buccaneer soccer[]
- NCAA Division II national champions, 2002[5]
- Gulf South Conference champions, 2000, 2001 2002, 2003, 2004[6]
Buccaneer soccer[]
Buccaneer basketball[]
- Gulf South Conference Champions, 2008,[9] 2012[10]
- NCAA South Regional Champions, 2008
- Beat Memphis Tigers Basketball in a 2014 exhibition match (2 overtimes).
Individuals[]
- Missy Gregg, Lady Buccaneer Soccer[11]
- First-team, All-American
- NCAA Tournament Outstanding Offensive Player
- Two-time NSCAA Player of the Year in all divisions
- Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Female Amateur Athlete of the Year
- Gulf South Conference All-American team
- Honda Award Winner: Division II Athlete of the Year
References[]
- ^ CBU Brand Standards (PDF). Retrieved January 15, 2017.
- ^ "About the TranSouth Athletic Conference". TranSouth Athletic Conference. Archived from the original on 2008-05-11. Retrieved 2008-05-29.
- ^ a b "Christian Brothers University". CollegeforTN.org. Archived from the original on July 25, 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
- ^ "Intramural Sports". Christian Brothers University. Archived from the original on 2008-11-24. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
- ^ Yovich, Rudy (December 9, 2002). "Christian Brothers University Women's Soccer Team 2002 NCAA Division II Champions!". Christian Brothers University. Retrieved 2008-05-29.
- ^ a b c Maskus, Justin (March 26, 2007). "Lady Bucs Win Fifth-Straight GSC Title". Christian Brothers University Athletics. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
- ^ Maskus, Justin (February 24, 2004). "Bucs Capture Memphis Cup". Christian Brothers University Athletics. Retrieved 2008-05-29.
- ^ Opperman, Eric (March 26, 2007). "Bucs Take Tim McCage Cup: CBU tops Lambuth, Memphis in spring tournament". Christian Brothers University Athletics. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
- ^ Opperman, Eric (March 9, 2008). "Bucs Hold On For First GSC Championship, 93-89". Christian Brothers University Athletics. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
- ^ Bucs Win GSC Championship 65-62 Over VSU (http://www.gobucsgo.com/news/2013/3/10/MBB_0310134309.aspx)
- ^ "Division II Winner and Nominees". Honda. Retrieved 2008-05-29.
External links[]
- Christian Brothers Buccaneers and Lady Buccaneers