Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks

Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks
University Northwest Nazarene University
Conference Great Northwest Athletic Conference
NCAA Division II
Athletic director Bill Rapp
Location Nampa, Idaho
Varsity teams 13
Basketball arena Johnson Sports Center
Baseball stadium Elmore W. Vail Baseball Field
Nickname Nighthawks
Colors Red, White, Black, and Gray[1]
                   
Website www.nnusports.com

The Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks, formerly the Crusaders,[2] are the 13 varsity athletic teams that represent Northwest Nazarene University, located in Nampa, Idaho, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Crusaders compete as members of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. NNU added tennis as a club team in the Fall of 2013. Along with the Eastern Nazarene College, it is one of only two Nazarene colleges to compete in the NCAA; the other six compete in the NAIA. NNU's athletic moniker is "Nighthawks" and colors are red and black. The schools main rival is NAIA College of Idaho, located a short distance to the west in Caldwell, Idaho.

A prominent member of the school's athletic department is Scott Flemming, who coached India’s national basketball team for several years.[3]

Varsity teams

Men's

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross-Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Track & Field

Women's

  • Basketball
  • Cross-Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track & Field
  • Volleyball

References

  1. ↑ Northwestern Nazarene University Visual Identity Guide. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
  2. ↑ https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/2cscoop/nnu-changes-mascot-no-longer-crusaders/article_e8af5484-c8bb-5233-b6f5-374defedbfbf.html
  3. ↑ Scott Flemming Accepts India National Team Position, NBA.com, accessed 18 Feb 2016.
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