Barton Bulldogs Explained

Barton Bulldogs
University:Barton College
Association:NCAA
Conference:Conference Carolinas (primary)
South Atlantic (football)
Division:Division II
Director:Ken Tyler[1]
Location:Wilson, North Carolina
Teams:26
Mens Teams:13
Womens Teams:13
Stadium:Electric Supply Company Field at Truist Stadium
Basketballarena:Wilson Gymnasium
Baseballfield:Nixon Field
Softballstadium:Jeffries Field
Soccerstadium:Soccer Field
Natatorium:Kric Swimming Pool
Lacrossestadium:Electric Supply Company Field at Truist Stadium
Tenniscourt:Tennis Complex
Nickname:Bulldogs
Color1:Royal blue
Color2:white[2]
Hex1:002D74
Hex2:ffffff
Pageurl:https://bartonbulldogs.com/
Ncaa Titles:1

The Barton Bulldogs (formerly known as the Atlantic Christian Bulldogs) are the athletic teams that represent Barton College, located in Wilson, North Carolina, in intercollegiate sports at the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Conference Carolinas since the 1930–31 academic year. The Bulldogs are the only remaining founding member of the conference.

Barton competes in 24 intercollegiate varsity sports. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor and outdoor), and volleyball; while women's sports include acrobatics and tumbling, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor and outdoor), and volleyball.

Conference affiliations

NCAA

Varsity teams

Men's sportsWomen's sports
Baseball Acrobatics and tumbling
Basketball Basketball
Cross country Cross country
Golf
Golf Lacrosse
Lacrosse Soccer
Soccer Softball
Swimming Swimming
Tennis Tennis
Track and field Track and field
Volleyball Volleyball

National championships

2006–07 men's basketball

On March 24, 2007, the men's basketball team won the NCAA Men's Division II Basketball Championship. The team, with a 31–5 record in 2006–07, defeated the previously undefeated defending champion Winona State Warriors, who held a Division II-record 57-game winning streak at the time. Winona State looked to repeat as champs, taking a 74–67 lead with 45 seconds remaining. Barton's Anthony Atkinson then scored 10 points in the last 39 seconds, including the winning layup at the buzzer for a 77–75 victory.[3] [4] Atkinson has since become a fan favorite with the Harlem Globetrotters.

Team

AssociationDivisionSportYearOpponent/Runner-UpScore
NAIASingleMen's tennis1979Gustavus Adolphus28–26
1984Belhaven29–28
NCAADivision IIMen's basketball2007Winona State77–75

Notable alumni

Baseball

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ken Tyler - Vice President and Director of Athletics. September 20, 2023.
  2. Web site: Barton College Quick Facts. January 22, 2023.
  3. Web site: wral.com. Feb 5, 2019.
  4. Web site: Barton tops Winona St. for first D-II title. Mar 24, 2007. ESPN.com. Feb 5, 2019.