Lenoir–Rhyne Bears
| Lenoir–Rhyne Bears | |
|---|---|
| Logo | |
| University | Lenoir–Rhyne University |
| Conference | South Atlantic Conference |
| NCAA | Division II |
| Athletic director | Neill McGeachy |
| Location | Hickory, NC |
| Varsity teams | 22 |
| Football stadium | Moretz Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Shuford Memorial Gymnasium |
| Mascot | Joe and Josie Bear |
| Nickname | Bears |
| Colors | Cardinal and Black |
| Website | www |
The Lenoir–Rhyne Bears are composed of 22 teams representing Lenoir–Rhyne University in intercollegiate athletics, including men and women's basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, and track & field. Men's sports include baseball and football. Women's sports include volleyball and softball. The Bears compete in the NCAA Division II and are members of the South Atlantic Conference.[1]
Teams
| Men's | Women's |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Cross Country |
| Cross Country | Golf |
| Football | Lacrosse |
| Golf | Soccer |
| Lacrosse | Softball |
| Soccer | Swimming |
| Swimming | Tennis |
| Tennis | Track & Field |
| Track & Field | Volleyball |
Baseball
Lenoir–Rhyne has had 7 Major League Baseball Draft selections since the draft began in 1965.[2]
| Year | Player | Round | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Craig Corbett | 10 | Expos |
| 1991 | Steven Davis | 31 | Cubs |
| 1991 | Michael Tidwell | 25 | Cubs |
| 1999 | Ralph Roberts | 36 | Devil Rays |
| 2000 | Ralph Roberts | 32 | Diamondbacks |
| 2000 | Samuel Hewitt | 28 | Athletics |
| 2003 | Brad Nelson | 10 | Braves |
| 2017 | John Curtis | 10 | Braves |
Football
References
- ^ "LRBears.com Official Website of Lenoir-Rhyne University Athletics". lrbears.com. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
- ^ "MLB Amateur Draft Picks who came from "Lenoir-Rhyne College (Hickory, NC)"". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2013-09-05.
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