The Christian Brothers University Buccaneers and Lady Buccaneers are the athletic teams that represent Christian Brothers University, located in Memphis, Tennessee, in intercollegiate sports at the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Buccaneers have primarily competed in the Gulf South Conference since the 1996–97 academic year.
| Christian Brothers Buccaneers and Lady Buccaneers | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | Christian Brothers University |
| Conference | Gulf South |
| NCAA | Division II |
| Athletic director | Chris Parker |
| Location | Memphis, Tennessee |
| Varsity teams | 16 (7 men's, 9 women's) |
| Basketball arena | Canale Arena |
| Baseball stadium | Nadicksbernd Field |
| Softball stadium | Bland Field |
| Soccer stadium | Signaigo Field |
| Mascot | Bucky the Buccaneer |
| Nickname | Bucs and Lady Bucs |
| Colors | Red and gray[1] |
| Website | cbubucs |
| Team NCAA championships | |
| 1 | |
Christian Brothers competes in 17 intercollegiate varsity sports. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, and track and field (indoor and outdoor); while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (indoor and outdoor), and volleyball.
Conference affiliations
editThe Buccaneers began playing in the 1950s as independents. Over the last half-century, CBU has competed in the NAIA Division I in the Volunteer State Athletic Conference and the Tennessee Collegiate Athletic Conference.[2] Since 1992, CBU has been a member of the NCAA Division II and a member of the Gulf South Conference since 1996.
NAIA
- Volunteer State Athletic Conference (?–1985)
- Tennessee Collegiate Athletic Conference (1985–1996)
NCAA
- Gulf South Conference (1996–present)
Varsity teams
edit| Men's sports | Women's sports |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Cross country |
| Cross country | Golf |
| Golf | Soccer |
| Soccer | Softball |
| Tennis | Tennis |
| Track and field† | Track and field† |
| Volleyball | |
| † – Track and field includes both indoor and outdoor | |
15% of students participate in intercollegiate sports.[3] Each of these sports, with the exception of golf, offers scholarships to student athletes.[3]
Other athletics at CBU
editIn addition to intercollegiate athletics, CBU offers intramural sports. Types of intramurals, such as volleyball, flag football, and bowling, vary from year to year.[4]
Facilities
editBuccaneer and Lady Buccaneer basketball and volleyball teams play at Canale Arena.
Accomplishments
editTeams
editLady Buccaneer soccer
edit- NCAA Division II national champions, 2002[5]
- Gulf South Conference champions, 2000, 2001 2002, 2003, 2004[6]
Buccaneer soccer
editBuccaneer basketball
edit- Gulf South Conference Champions, 2008,[9] 2012[10]
- NCAA South Regional Champions, 2008
- Beat Memphis Tigers Basketball in a 2014 exhibition match (2 overtimes).
Individuals
edit- Missy Gregg, Lady Buccaneer Soccer[11]
- First-team, All-American
- NCAA Tournament Outstanding Offensive Player
- Two-time NSCAA Player of the Year in all divisions
- Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Female Amateur Athlete of the Year
- Gulf South Conference All-American team
- Honda Award Winner: Division II Athlete of the Year
Notable alumni
editMen's soccer
editWomen's soccer
editReferences
edit- ^ CBU Brand Standards (PDF). Retrieved January 15, 2017.
- ^ "About the TranSouth Athletic Conference". TranSouth Athletic Conference. Archived from the original on 2008-05-11. Retrieved 2008-05-29.
- ^ a b "Christian Brothers University". CollegeforTN.org. Archived from the original on July 25, 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
- ^ "Intramural Sports". Christian Brothers University. Archived from the original on 2008-11-24. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
- ^ Yovich, Rudy (December 9, 2002). "Christian Brothers University Women's Soccer Team 2002 NCAA Division II Champions!". Christian Brothers University. Retrieved 2008-05-29.
- ^ a b c Maskus, Justin (March 26, 2007). "Lady Bucs Win Fifth-Straight GSC Title". Christian Brothers University Athletics. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
- ^ Maskus, Justin (February 24, 2004). "Bucs Capture Memphis Cup". Christian Brothers University Athletics. Retrieved 2008-05-29.
- ^ Opperman, Eric (March 26, 2007). "Bucs Take Tim McCage Cup: CBU tops Lambuth, Memphis in spring tournament". Christian Brothers University Athletics. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
- ^ Opperman, Eric (March 9, 2008). "Bucs Hold On For First GSC Championship, 93-89". Christian Brothers University Athletics. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
- ^ Bucs Win GSC Championship 65-62 Over VSU (http://www.gobucsgo.com/news/2013/3/10/MBB_0310134309.aspx)
- ^ "Division II Winner and Nominees". Honda. Retrieved 2008-05-29.
