Conference Gulf South Conference Location Memphis, Tennessee Basketball arena Canale Arena | NCAA Division II Varsity teams 13 | |
University Christian Brothers University | ||
The Christian Brothers University Buccaneers and Lady Buccaneers are the official sports teams of Christian Brothers University. The Bucs and Lady Bucs play in Division II as a part of the Gulf South Conference.
Contents
- Conference history
- Teams
- Other athletics at CBU
- Facility
- Lady Buccaneer soccer
- Buccaneer soccer
- Buccaneer basketball
- Individuals
- References
The university's colors are maroon and grey. The mascot is Bucky the Buccaneer.
Conference history
The Buccaneers began playing in the 1950s as independents. Over the last half-century, CBU has competed in the NAIA Division I in the Volunteer State Athletic Conference and the Tennessee Collegiate Athletic Conference. Since 1992, CBU has been a member of the NCAA Division II in the Gulf South Conference since 1996.
Teams
Men's intercollegiate sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and tennis.
Women's intercollegiate sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.
15% of students participate in intercollegiate sports. Each of these sports, with the exception of golf, offers scholarships to student athletes.
Other athletics at CBU
In addition to intercollegiate athletics, CBU offers intramural sports. Types of intramurals, such as volleyball, flag football, and bowling, vary from year to year.
Facility
Buccaneer and Lady Buccaneer basketball and volleyball teams play at Canale Arena.