William Jewell Cardinals Explained

William Jewell Cardinals
University:William Jewell College
Association:NCAA
Conference:GLVC (primary)
Division:Division II
Director:Tom Eisenhauer
Location:Liberty, Missouri
Teams:24
Stadium:Greene Stadium
Basketballarena:The Mabee Center for Physical Education
Baseballfield:Talley Baseball Stadium
Softballstadium:William Jewell Softball Field
Soccerstadium:Greene Stadium
Nickname:Cardinals
Pageurl:http://jewellcardinals.com

The William Jewell Cardinals are the athletic teams that represent the William Jewell College, located in Liberty, Missouri, in intercollegiate sports as a member of the NCAA Division II ranks, primarily competing in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) since the 2011–12 academic year.[1] [2] Prior to joining the NCAA, the Cardinals previously competed in the Heart of America Conference (HAAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 1971–72 to 2010–11;[2] [3] and in the Missouri College Athletic Union (MCAU) from 1924–25 to 1970–71.

Varsity teams

William Jewell competes in 25 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track & field and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field, volleyball and wrestling; and co-ed powerlifting.

National championships

Team

Baseball (1)NAIA (1)Single (1)1968Georgia Southern4–3 (13 inn.)

Notes and References

  1. Web site: . New members for 2012–13 could include Association's first Canadian school. July 13, 2012. August 1, 2012.
  2. Web site: GLVC. Great Lakes Valley Conference Admits New Member. October 8, 2009. August 12, 2011.
  3. Web site: William Jewell College . William Jewell Advances to Year Three of NCAA Division II Membership Transition Process. July 11, 2011. August 12, 2011.