Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks
| Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | Northwest Nazarene University |
| Conference | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| NCAA | Division II |
| Athletic director | Kelli Lindley |
| 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 |
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 Nighthawks compete as members of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. NNU added tennis as a club team in the Fall of 2013. 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
- ^ Northwestern Nazarene University Visual Identity Guide. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
- ^ https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/2cscoop/nnu-changes-mascot-no-longer-crusaders/article_e8af5484-c8bb-5233-b6f5-374defedbfbf.html
- ^ Scott Flemming Accepts India National Team Position, NBA.com, accessed 18 Feb 2016.
