Union University Bulldogs Explained

Union University Bulldogs
University:Union University
Association:NCAA
Conference:Gulf South
Division:Division II
Director:Mark Campbell
Location:Jackson, Tennessee
Teams:11
Mens Teams:5
Womens Teams:6
Basketballarena:Fred DeLay Gymnasium
Baseballfield:Fesmire Baseball Field
Softballstadium:Fesmire Softball Field
Soccerstadium:Smith Memorial Soccer Complex
Nickname:Bulldogs
Pageurl:https://uuathletics.com/

The Union University Bulldogs are the athletic teams that represent the Union University, located in Jackson, Tennessee, in intercollegiate sports at the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Bulldogs have primarily competed in the Gulf South Conference since the 2012–13 academic year.

Union University competes in eleven intercollegiate varsity sports. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, and soccer; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, and volleyball.

Conference affiliations

NAIA

NCAA

Union began the three-year transition to full NCAA Division II membership in 2011. 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.

Varsity teams

Baseball Basketball
Basketball Cross country
Cross country Golf
Golf Soccer
Soccer Softball
Volleyball
Former sports include cheerleading and football.

History

Championships

The women's basketball team won NAIA national championships during the 1998, 2005, 2006, 2009, and 2010 seasons.

Union also claimed NCCAA National Titles in men's soccer (2003), volleyball (2003), and softball (2001, 2002, 2004, 2013).[1]

Notable alumni

Football

Men's soccer

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Union University Athletics . Uuathletics.com . 2016-02-02.