Virginia Wesleyan Marlins
| Virginia Wesleyan Marlins | |
|---|---|
| Logo | |
| University | Virginia Wesleyan University |
| Conference | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| NCAA | Division III |
| Athletic director | Joanne Renn |
| Location | Virginia Beach, VA |
| Varsity teams | 22 |
| Basketball arena | Convocation Hall, Jane P. Batten Student Center (Basketball and Volleyball) |
| Baseball stadium | Kenneth R. Perry Field |
| Softball stadium | Marlins Park |
| Soccer stadium | Foster Field, John Trinder Center |
| Aquatics center | Natatorium, Jane P. Batten Student Center |
| Lacrosse field | Birdsong Field (Lacrosse and Field Hockey) |
| Tennis venue | Everett Tennis Center |
| Track and Field center | Betty S. Rogers Track and Field |
| Other venues | Founders Field (Recreation) |
| Mascot | Bob Marlin |
| Nickname | Marlins |
| Fight song | On, Virginia Wesleyan! |
| Colors | Dark Blue, Grey/Silver, and Coastal Blue |
| Website | vwuathletics |
Virginia Wesleyan University sports teams are known as the Marlins. The university plays in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) and is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III.
Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, indoor/outdoor track and field, and tennis. Women's sports include basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, indoor/outdoor track and field, and volleyball[1].
The university maintains an Athletic Hall of Fame honoring those who have made lasting contributions to Virginia Wesleyan's intercollegiate athletic program through outstanding achievements or service.[2]
The men's basketball team won the national championship in 2006, and the following year returned to the championship game, which they lost. The women's soccer team made it to the final four in 2006 after winning the ODAC tournament for the first time in program history. In 2016, Evan Cox was the Individual NCAA National Champion for Men's Golf. The Virginia Wesleyan College softball team won the 2017 NCAA Division III National Championship with a record 54 wins. Head Coach Brandon Elliott was named NCAA Division III National Coach of the Year. Freshman pitcher Hanna Hull was named first-team All-American and earned Outstanding Player in the NCAA National Tournament, NCAA Freshman of the Year, and NCAA Player of the Year. The following year, the Marlins softball team repeated at National Champions, defeating Illinois Wesleyan to claim their second Division III NCAA Nationals Championship. The team also broke their record of 54 wins set the previous year by earning a new national record by notching a total of 55 wins. Also repeating another award was Sophomore pitcher Hanna Hull, who claimed her second Player of the Year award. [3]
Varsity teams
List of teams
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Men's sports
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Women's sports
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Facilities
| Sport | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Track and Field | Betty S. Rogers Track and Field |
| Soccer | Foster Field, John Trinder Center |
| Field Hockey/Lacrosse | Birdsong Field |
| Baseball | Kenneth R. Perry Field |
| Basketball/Volleyball | Convocation Hall, Jane P. Batten Student Center |
| Swimming | Natatorium, Jane P. Batten Student Center |
| Tennis | Everett Tennis Center |
| Softball | Marlins Park |
| Recreation | Founders Field |
ODAC Championships
Men
Baseball: 1997, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2006
Men's Basketball: 1993, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2014
Men's Soccer: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2013
Women
Women's Basketball: 2015
Field Hockey: 2004
Women's Soccer: 2006
Softball: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018
References
- ^ "Virginia Wesleyan Athletics".
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