Bluefield Rams Explained

Bluefield Rams
University:Bluefield University
Association:NAIA
Conference:AAC (primary)
Director:Corey Mullins
Location:Bluefield, Virginia
Teams:20
Mens Teams:10
Womens Teams:8
Coed Teams:2
Stadium:Mitchell Stadium
Basketballarena:Dome Gymnasium
Baseballfield:Bowen Field
Softballstadium:Graham Rec Park
Soccerstadium:East River Soccer Complex
Tenniscourt:Bluefield City Courts
Arena2:Fincastle on the Mountain
Nickname:Rams
Color1:Bluefield Navy
Color2:Bluefield Red[1]
Hex1:071D49
Hex2:FF001F
Pageurl:https://bcrams.com/

The Bluefield Rams are the athletic teams that represent Bluefield University, located in Bluefield, Virginia, in intercollegiate sports as a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA),[2] primarily competing in the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) for most of their sports since the 2014–15 academic year (which they were a member on a previous stint from 2001–02 to 2011–12);[3] while its football team competes in the Mid-South Conference (MSC) since the 2014 fall season. They were also a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), primarily competing as an independent in the Mid-East Region of the Division I level until after the 2019–20 school year to fully align with the NAIA.[4] The Rams previously competed in the Mid-South as a full member from 2012–13 to 2013–14. Athletes make up about 60% of the student population at Bluefield.[5] It serves as host for the NCAA Softball National Championship.[6]

Varsity teams

Bluefield competes in 18 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, track & field, volleyball and wrestling. Women's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball; and co-ed sports compete in cheerleading. Former sports included women's golf. The school has won national championships in men's soccer and baseball.

Achievements

In 2009, Bluefield won the NCCAA Baseball National Championship.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bluefield University Brand Guidelines. July 16, 2023.
  2. Web site: Schools. NAIA.ORG. NAIA. 11 November 2015.
  3. Web site: Members. Appalachian Athletic Conference. 8 March 2016. 7 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160307145123/http://www.aacsports.com/members.php. dead.
  4. Web site: Membership Directory. National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association. 8 March 2016.
  5. http://www.bluefield.edu/templates/System/details.asp?id=30250&PID=267816 Athletic Overview
  6. Web site: Softball. 8 March 2016.
  7. Web site: Shoemaker. Chris. BC BASEBALL BEGINS BID FOR NATIONAL TITLE. 8 March 2016.