List of sports teams in Nebraska
There are a variety of sports in Nebraska. Private organizations, colleges and universities and other clubs across the state that offer sports throughout Nebraska.
Professional sports
The following are professional sports played in the state Nebraska.
| Club | Sport | League | Championships | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Saltdogs | Baseball | American Association (Independent) | 2 (2001, 2006) | 2001 |
| Nebraska Danger | Indoor American football | Indoor Football League | 0 | 2010 |
| Omaha Beef | Indoor American football | Champions Indoor Football | 0 | 1999 |
| Omaha Storm Chasers | Baseball | Pacific Coast League (AAA) | 5 (1969, 1970, 1978, 1990, 2011, 2013, 2014) | 1969 |
College sports
NCAA Division I sports
The following are National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college sports played in Nebraska.
| School | Nickname | Conference | National Titles | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton University | Bluejays | Big East Conference | 3 | 1878 |
| University of Nebraska–Lincoln | Cornhuskers | Big Ten Conference | 19 | 1869 |
| University of Nebraska Omaha | Mavericks | The Summit League | 11 | 1908 |
NCAA Division II college sports
Nebraska has several colleges playing in the NCAA Division II.[1]
| School | Mascot | Conference | National Titles | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska-Kearney | UN-Kearney Lopers | MIAA | 1 | 1905 |
| Wayne State College | Wayne State Wildcats | NSIC | 2 | 1910 |
| Chadron State College | Chadron State Eagles | RMAC | 0 | 1911 |
NAIA college sports
| School | Mascot | Conference | National Titles | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue University | Bellevue Bruins | Midlands | 14 | 1966 |
| College of Saint Mary | Saint Mary Flames | Midlands | 0 | 1923 |
| Concordia University | Concordia Bulldogs | Great Plains | 1 | 1894 |
| Doane College | Doane Tigers | Great Plains | 10 | 1872 |
| Hastings College | Hastings Broncos | Great Plains | 3 | 1882 |
| Midland University | Midland Warriors | Great Plains | 2 | 1883 |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | NW Prairie Wolves | Great Plains | 19 | 1887 |
| Peru State College | Peru State Bobcats | Midlands | 2 | 1865 |
| York College | York Panthers | Midlands | 28 | 1890 |
Junior-level sports
There are several semi-professional or club sports in Nebraska.
| Club | Sport | League | Titles | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Stars | Hockey | US Hockey League | 5 | 1996 |
| Omaha Lancers | Hockey | US Hockey League | 10 | 1986 |
| Tri-City Storm | Hockey | US Hockey League | 1 | 2006 |
| No Coast Derby Girls | Roller derby | Women's Flat Track Derby Association | 0 | 2005 |
| Omaha Rollergirls | Roller derby | Women's Flat Track Derby Association | 0 | 2006 |
See also
References
- ↑ "NCAA Division II Home Page". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Archived from the original on 2007-08-22. Retrieved 2007-08-30.
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