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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UniversityWilliam Jewell College
ConferenceGLVC (primary)
NCAADivision II
Athletic directorTom Eisenhauer
LocationLiberty, Missouri
Varsity teams24
Football stadiumGreene Stadium
Basketball arenaThe Mabee Center for Physical Education
Baseball stadiumTalley Baseball Stadium
Softball stadiumWilliam Jewell Softball Field
Soccer stadiumGreene Stadium
NicknameCardinals
ColorsBlack and red[1]
   
Websitejewellcardinals.com

Varsity teams

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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

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Team

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Sport Association Division Year Runner-up Score
Baseball (1) NAIA (1) Single (1) 1968 Georgia Southern 4–3 (13 inn.)

References

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  1. ^ William Jewell Brand Standards (PDF). Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  2. ^ "New members for 2012–13 could include Association's first Canadian school". NCAA. July 13, 2012. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
  3. ^ a b "Great Lakes Valley Conference Admits New Member". GLVC. October 8, 2009. Retrieved August 12, 2011.
  4. ^ "William Jewell Advances to Year Three of NCAA Division II Membership Transition Process". William Jewell College. July 11, 2011. Retrieved August 12, 2011.
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