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, and Black |
| Website | athletics |
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
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Men's sports
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Women's sports
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References
- ^ "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.