Winthrop Eagles
Winthrop Eagles | |
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University | Winthrop University |
Conference | Big South Conference |
NCAA | Division I |
Athletic director | Ken Halpin |
Location | Rock Hill, South Carolina |
Varsity teams | 16 |
Basketball arena | Winthrop Coliseum |
Baseball stadium | Winthrop Ballpark |
Soccer stadium | Eagle Field |
Nickname | Eagles |
Colors |
Garnet and Gold[1] |
Website |
www |
The Winthrop Eagles are composed of 16 teams representing Winthrop University in intercollegiate athletics, competing in the NCAA Division I. The Eagles are members of the Big South Conference.
History
Although the school was founded in 1886, Winthrop didn’t become an NCAA Division I institution until 1987. It joined the Big South conference in 1983, the year the conference was established.[2]
Many student athletes from WU have gone on to play professionally in the United States or Europe after their collegiate careers. A few of these figures include: Marco Reda (soccer), Kevin Slowey (baseball), Pam Barnett (golf), and Michael Jenkins (basketball).
In May 2018, the Winthrop men's basketball team secured the commitment of DII transfer Chandler Vaudrin, who led the nation in triple-doubles in 2017-2018.[3]
Teams
Men's | Women's |
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Baseball | Basketball |
Basketball | Cross country |
Cross country | Golf |
Golf | Lacrosse |
Soccer | Soccer |
Tennis | Softball |
Track and field | Tennis |
Track and field | |
Volleyball | |
Baseball
- Big South Tournament Championships (4): 1985, 1987, 1999, 2005
- Big South Regular Season Championships (5): 1995, 2001, 2014, 2017
- National Championships (0):
Softball
- Big South Tournament Championships (6): 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 2007, 2008
- Big South Regular Season Championships (6): 1988, 1989, 1991, 2005, 2007, 2008
- National Championships (0):
Men’s Basketball
- Big South Tournament Championships (11): 1988, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2017
- Big South Regular Season Championships (9): 1999, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2016, 2017
- National Championships (0):
Women’s Basketball
- Big South Tournament Championships (1): 2014
- National Championships (0):
Men’s Cross Country
- Big South Championships (2): 1999, 200
- National Championships (0):
Women’s Cross Country
- Big South Championships (0):
- National Championships (0):
Men’s Golf
- Big South Championships (0):
- National Championships (0):
Women’s Golf
- Big South Championships (3): 1989, 1990, 1991
- National Championships (0):
Men’s Soccer
- Big South Tournament Championships (5): 2002, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2015
- Big South Regular Season Championships (5): 1987, 2002, 2006, 2008, 2015
- National Championships (0):
Women’s Soccer
- Big South Tournament Championships (0):
- Big South Regular Season Championships (3): 2006, 2010, 2011
- National Championships (0):
Men’s Tennis
- Big South Tournament Championships (7): 1997, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2015
- Big South Regular Season Championships (9): 1997, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2018
- National Championships (0):
Women’s Tennis
- Big South Tournament Championships (20): 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018
- Big South Regular Season Championships (19): 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018
- National Championships (0):
Men’s Track and Field
- Big South Tournament Championships (0):
- Big South Regular Season Championships (0):
- National Championships (0):
Women’s Track and Field
- Big South Tournament Championships (0):
- Big South Regular Season Championships (0):
- National Championships (0):
Women’s Lacrosse
- Big South Tournament Championships (2): 2015, 2016
- Big South Regular Season Championships (2): 2015, 2016
- National Championships (0):
Women’s Volleyball
- Big South Tournament Championships (5): 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
- Big South Regular Season Championships (6): 1988, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011
- National Championships (0):
Miscellaneous
Mascot: Big Stuff (and Little Stuff)
Chant: “Rock the Hill”
Outfitter: Adidas
Official craft brewery: Full Spectrum Brewing Company[4]
Rivalries: UNC Asheville, Coastal Carolina
Radio network: 94.3 FM and 104.1 The Bridge
NCAA statistical leaders
In 2006, James Shuler (men's basketball) led the nation in highest single game free-throw percentage (100%, 18/18).[5]
In 2007, Michael Jenkins (men's basketball) led the nation in most three-point field goals made in a single game (12).[5]
In 2012, Diana Choibekova (women’s basketball) led the nation in three-point field goal average (3.9 per game).[6]
Olympics
Winthrop Olympians | ||||
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Athlete | Sport | Location | Country | Medals |
Lucille Godbold | Track and Field | 1922 Paris | United States | Gold in shot put
Bronze in javelin throw |
Craig Bradshaw | Basketball | 2004 Athens
2008 Beijing |
New Zealand | N/A |
References
- ↑ Winthrop Eagles Athletics Graphics Standars Manual (PDF). Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ↑ University, Winthrop. "Winthrop University History - Chronology". www.winthrop.edu. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
- ↑ http://winthropeagles.com/news/2018/5/16/mens-basketball-nations-triple-double-leader-chandler-vaudrin-to-join-winthrop-basketball.aspx
- ↑ "Winthrop Announces Full Spectrum Brewing Co. Partnership, Rock the Mill Event - Winthrop University". Winthrop University. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
- 1 2 pbrock (2013-11-27). "NCAA Men's Basketball Records Books". NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
- ↑ "Big South Conference". bigsouthsports.com. Retrieved 2018-04-17.