Union University Bulldogs

Intercollegiate sports teams of Union University

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Union University Bulldogs

University| Union University
Conference| Gulf South
NCAA| Division II
Athletic director| Mark Campbell
Location| Jackson, Tennessee
Varsity teams| 11 (5 men's, 6 women's)
Basketball arena| Fred DeLay Gymnasium
Baseball stadium| Fesmire Baseball Field
Softball stadium| Fesmire Softball Field
Soccer stadium| Smith Memorial Soccer Complex
Nickname| Bulldogs
Website| uuathletics.com

The Union University Bulldogs are the athletic teams that represent the Union University, located in Jackson, Tennessee, in intercollegiate sports at the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Bulldogs have primarily competed in the Gulf South Conference since the 2012–13 academic year.

Union University competes in eleven intercollegiate varsity sports. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, and soccer; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, and volleyball.

## Conference affiliations[edit]

NAIA

* TranSouth Athletic Conference (1996–2012)

NCAA

* Gulf South Conference (2012–present)

Union began the three-year transition to full NCAA Division II membership in 2011. They were also a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), primarily competing as an independent in the Mid-East Region of the Division I level.

## Varsity teams[edit]

Men's sports  | Women's sports

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Baseball | Basketball
Basketball | Cross country
Cross country | Golf
Golf | Soccer
Soccer | Softball
| Volleyball

Former sports include cheerleading and football.

## History[edit]

### Championships[edit]

The women's basketball team won NAIA national championships during the 1998, 2005, 2006, 2009, and 2010 seasons.

Union also claimed NCCAA National Titles in men's soccer (2003), volleyball (2003), and softball (2001, 2002, 2004, 2013).[1]

## Notable alumni[edit]

### Football[edit]

* Bull Sullivan

### Men's soccer[edit]

* Kris Ward

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Union University Athletics". Uuathletics.com. Retrieved 2016-02-02.

## External links[edit]

* Official website

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Gulf South Conference

Members|

* Alabama–Huntsville Chargers
* Auburn Montgomery Warhawks
* Christian Brothers Buccaneers and Lady Buccaneers
* Delta State Statesmen and Lady Statesmen
* Lee Flames
* Mississippi College Choctaws
* Montevallo Falcons
* Shorter Hawks (leaving in 2024)
* Union University Bulldogs
* Valdosta State Blazers
* West Alabama Tigers
* West Florida Argonauts
* West Georgia Wolves (leaving in 2024)

Future member|

* Trevecca Nazarene Trojans (joining in 2024)

Football affiliates|

* Chowan Hawks
* North Greenville Crusaders

Other affiliates|

* Flagler Saints (women's lacrosse)
* Lander Bearcats (women's lacrosse)
* Spring Hill Badgers (golf, men's & women's soccer)

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