Tennessee Wesleyan Bulldogs
Athletic teams representing Tennessee Wesleyan University
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The Tennessee Wesleyan Bulldogs are the athletic teams that represent Tennessee Wesleyan University, located in Athens, Tennessee, in intercollegiate sports as a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) since the 2001–02 academic year.[2][3] The Bulldogs were at once point in the now-defunct Smoky Mountain Conference, having joined in 1956.[4]
| Tennessee Wesleyan Bulldogs | |
|---|---|
| |
| University | Tennessee Wesleyan University |
| Association | NAIA |
| Conference | AAC (primary) |
| Athletic director | Donny Mayfield |
| Location | Athens, Tennessee |
| Varsity teams | 21 (9 men's, 10 women's, 2 co-ed) |
| Basketball arena | James L. Robb Gymnasium |
| Baseball stadium | Jack Bowling Field at Athens Insurance Stadium |
| Soccer stadium | TWU Athletic Complex |
| Lacrosse stadium | TWU Athletic Complex |
| Nickname | Bulldogs |
| Colors | Royal blue and white[1] |
| Website | twbulldogs |
Varsity teams
Tennessee Wesleyan competes in 22 intercollegiate varsity sports:
| Men's sports | Women's sports |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Bowling |
| Bowling | Cross country |
| Cross country | Golf |
| Golf | Lacrosse |
| Lacrosse | Soccer |
| Soccer | Softball |
| Tennis | Tennis |
| Track and field | Track and field |
| Volleyball | |
Co-ed sports | |
Bass fishing | |
Baseball
The Bulldogs have had a successful history in baseball, having won the NAIA World Series 2 times (2012, 2019) as well as 24 conference championships and 12 conference tournament championships. [5]
Notable people
- Nick Akoto, soccer player
- Tom Browning, baseball player[6]
- Ron Campbell, baseball player[7]
- Chris Cattaneo, soccer player
National championships
Team
| Sport | Titles | Assoc. | Division | Year | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | 3 |
NAIA | Single | 2012 | Rogers State | 10–6 |
| 2019 | St. Thomas (FL) | 6–2 | ||||
| 2024 | Hope International University | 14-6 |
