Southern Virginia Knights

Southern Virginia Knights
University Southern Virginia University
Conference Capital Athletic Conference
NCAA Division III
Athletic director Jason Lamb
Location Buena Vista, VA
Varsity teams 15
Football stadium The Fields at Southern Virginia University
Basketball arena Knight Sports Arena
Baseball stadium Harvey-Dryden Field
Nickname Knights
Colors
     Green       White       Black
Website athletics.svu.edu

The Southern Virginia Knights are the athletic teams that represent Southern Virginia University, located in Buena Vista, Virginia, in NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports. The Knights compete as members of the Capital Athletic Conference. Altogether, Southern Virginia sponsors 15 sports: 8 for men and 7 for women.

History

The school's athletics programs historically competed in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and also currently compete in national tournaments of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). The 2012–13 school year was SVU's first as a provisional NCAA Division III member; it joined the Capital Athletic Conference in July 2013, and will become eligible for conference championships in 2014–15.[1]

Varsity teams

List of teams

Men's sports

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Wrestling

Women's sports

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

References

  1. "Capital Athletic Conference Adds Penn State-Harrisburg; The Lions Join CNU & SVU As New Full Members in 2013–14" (Press release). Capital Athletic Conference. July 26, 2012. Retrieved August 11, 2012.

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