William Jewell Cardinals
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.[2][3] 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;[3][4] and in the Missouri College Athletic Union (MCAU) from 1924–25 to 1970–71.
| William Jewell Cardinals | |
|---|---|
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| University | William Jewell College |
| Conference | GLVC (primary) |
| NCAA | Division II |
| Athletic director | Tom Eisenhauer |
| Location | Liberty, Missouri |
| Varsity teams | 24 |
| Football stadium | Greene Stadium |
| Basketball arena | The Mabee Center for Physical Education |
| Baseball stadium | Talley Baseball Stadium |
| Softball stadium | William Jewell Softball Field |
| Soccer stadium | Greene Stadium |
| Nickname | Cardinals |
| Colors | Black and red[1] |
| Website | jewellcardinals |
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
| Sport | Association | Division | Year | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball (1) | NAIA (1) | Single (1) | 1968 | Georgia Southern | 4–3 (13 inn.) |
References
- William Jewell Brand Standards (PDF). Retrieved December 28, 2022.
- "New members for 2012–13 could include Association's first Canadian school". NCAA. July 13, 2012. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
- "Great Lakes Valley Conference Admits New Member". GLVC. October 8, 2009. Retrieved August 12, 2011.
- "William Jewell Advances to Year Three of NCAA Division II Membership Transition Process". William Jewell College. July 11, 2011. Retrieved August 12, 2011.