Carson–Newman Eagles

The Carson–Newman Eagles are the athletic teams that represent Carson–Newman University, located in Jefferson City, Tennessee, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Eagles compete as members of the South Atlantic Conference for all 21 varsity sports.

Carson–Newman Eagles
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UniversityCarson–Newman University
ConferenceSouth Atlantic (primary)
NCAADivision II
Athletic directorMatt Pope
LocationJefferson City, Tennessee
Varsity teams21 (10 men's, 11 women's)
Football stadiumBurke–Tarr Stadium
Basketball arenaHolt Fieldhouse
Baseball stadiumSilver Diamond Baseball Complex
Softball stadiumSoftball Complex
Soccer stadiumVickee Kazee-Hollifield Softball Complex
MascotTalon
NicknameEagles
ColorsNavy and Orange[1]
   
Websitecneagles.com
Individual and relay NCAA champions
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Carson–Newman has been a member of the SAC since 1975, when the league was still part of the NAIA.

History

The Eagles previously competed in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as members of the Smoky Mountain Conference, the Volunteer State Athletic Conference (VCAC), and later its successor, the Tennessee Valley Athletic Conference (TVAC). The football team joined the SAC in 1975 when it was still a football-only conference known as SAC-8.

Conference affiliations

NAIA

NCAA

Varsity teams

List of teams

National championships

Team
Sport Association Division Year Runner-up Score
Baseball (1) NAIA (1) Single (1) 1965 Omaha 3–2
Football (5) NAIA (5) Division I (5) 1983 Mesa (Colo.) 36–28
1984 Central Arkansas 19–19 (tie)
1986 Cameron (Okla.) 17–0
1988 Adams State (Colo.) 56–21
1989 Emporia State (Kan.) 34–20

Individual
Sport Association Division Year Event Name Runner-up Score
Track and Field (4) NAIA (1) DII (1) 1978 Long Jump[2] Larry Cooke
NCAA (3) DII (3) 2018 High Jump[2] Tanner Stepp Ian Duncan (Pitt State)[3] 2.17m
2023 200-meter dash[2] Makanakaishe Charamba Dario Matau (Lenoir–Rhyne)[4] 20.55s
100-meter dash Isaac Botsio (West Texas A&M)[5] 10.02s
Swimming (2) NCAA (2) DII (2) 2023 100 Yard Butterfly[6][7] Manon Compagner Ann Carozza (West Chester) 52.45s
100 Yard Freestyle[8][7] Kiara Pozvai (Henderson St.) 48.97s

Facilities
Burke-Tarr's field in 2016

The college's athletic facilities include Roy Harmon Field at Burke–Tarr Stadium, the Ken Sparks Athletic Complex, McCown Soccer Field, the Silver Diamond Baseball Complex, six tennis courts, a softball complex, swimming pool, and Holt Fieldhouse.[9]

Individual teams

Baseball

In 2007, the C-N baseball team won the South Atlantic Conference Tournament after defeating Tusculum College, who had won more than 20 games in a row, twice in one day. The team traveled to Tampa, Florida, to compete in the NCAA Division II Regional Tournament. The baseball team returned to Tampa for the NCAA Regional Tournament in 2008 after receiving an at-large bid and finished third, again eliminating Tusculum College.

Football

In 2009, the C-N football team won the NCAA Division II South Regional Championship in Florence, Alabama to advance to the Final Four. Football coach Ken Sparks, a graduate of the school, coached the team from 1980 to 2016 and ranked fourth in most wins among NCAA coaches upon his retirement.[10] Its current coach is Mike Clowney.

Men's soccer

The men's soccer team appeared in the final game of the 2013 NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Championship. They were defeated 2–1 by Southern New Hampshire University.

Men's swimming

Robert Griswold competed for the men's swimming team.

References
  1. "Style Guide". Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  2. "National Champion! Charamba grabs gold in 200 dash". March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  3. "Indoor Track & Field Championships". March 10, 2018. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  4. "Men's 200m". March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  5. "Men's 100m". May 27, 2023. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  6. "2023 NCAA Division II Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving Championships". March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  7. "Twice in three days! Manon Compagner grabs her second national championship title". March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  8. "2023 NCAA Division II Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving Championships". March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  9. "Carson-Newman Athletic Facilities" Retrieved March 14, 2023
  10. "Player Bio:Ken Sparks" Archived 2009-04-01 at the Wayback Machine – carsonnewmaneagles.cstv.com. Retrieved January 18, 2008
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