Shawnee State Bears Explained

Shawnee State Bears
University:Shawnee State University
Association:NAIA
Conference:River States
Director:Gerald Cadogan
Location:Portsmouth, Ohio
Teams:13
Soccerstadium:Shawnee Turf
Basketballarena:Frank and Janis Waller Gymnasium
Baseballfield:Branch Rickey Park
Softballstadium:Boone Coleman Field
Nickname:Bears
Color1:Midnight Blue
Color2:Gray
Color3:White
Hex1:123456
Hex2:91A3B0
Hex3:FFFFFF
Pageurl:http://www.ssubears.com

The Shawnee State Bears are the athletic teams that represent Shawnee State University, located in Portsmouth, Ohio, in intercollegiate sports as a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the River States Conference (RSC). The Bears joined the RSC in 2023[1] after 13 years in the Mid-South Conference (MSC).[2] The Bears previously competed in the defunct American Mideast Conference (AMC) from 1991–92 to 2009–10; and as an NAIA Independent from 1986–87 (when the school began its athletics program and joined the NAIA) to 1990–91.

Overview

The Shawnee State athletics program was established in 1986. The Bears have participated in 25 national championships and 17 conference championships in 7 of 11 sponsored sports.

Accomplishments

The SSU women’s basketball team won the NAIA Division II National Championship on March 16, 1999 with an 80-65 win over the University of Saint Francis (Indiana).[3]

The SSU men's basketball team won the NAIA National Championship on March 23, 2021 with an 74-68 win over the Lewis-Clark State College.[4]

Varsity teams

Shawnee State competes in 13 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer and track & field (outdoor); while women's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field (outdoor) and volleyball. Former sports included men's tennis.

Championships

NAIA National Championships:

Basketball (Women's)1999
Basketball (Men's)2021

Other athletic highlights

External links

Notes and References

  1. Shawnee State approved for RSC membership . River States Conference . September 14, 2022 . September 18, 2023.
  2. Web site: SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY :: Athletics . 2010-08-12 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100527103851/http://www.shawnee.edu/off/athl/index%20athletic%20news.html . 2010-05-27 .
  3. Web site: Archived copy . 2008-11-25 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110523101531/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/naia/sports/w-baskbl-div2/auto_pdf/DIIWBBChampionshipRecords2.pdf . 2011-05-23 .
  4. Web site: 2021-03-24. Shawnee State wins program's first NAIA Tournament title. 2021-03-24. AP NEWS.
  5. Web site: SSU Softball - Quick Facts. 2007-06-25. SSU Athletic Department. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20070927132713/http://www.shawnee.edu/off/athl/softball/quickfacts.html. 2007-09-27.
  6. Web site: SSU Women's Basketball - Quick Facts. 2007-06-25. SSU Athletic Department. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20070927132815/http://www.shawnee.edu/off/athl/wbb/quickfacts.html. 2007-09-27.
  7. Web site: SSU Men's Cross Country - Quick Facts. 2008-12-17. SSU Athletic Department. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20081202151019/http://www.shawnee.edu/off/athl/mcc/2008/recaps.html. 2008-12-02.
  8. Web site: SSU Women's Cross Country - Quick Facts. 2008-12-17. SSU Athletic Department. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090506073844/http://www.shawnee.edu/off/athl/wcc/2008/recaps.html. 2009-05-06.

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