Northeastern State RiverHawks
| Northeastern State RiverHawks | |
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| University | Northeastern State University |
| Conference | The MIAA |
| NCAA | Division II |
| Athletic director | John Sisemore |
| Location | Tahlequah, Oklahoma |
| Varsity teams | 10 |
| Football stadium | Doc Wadley Stadium |
| Basketball arena | NSU Event Center |
| Mascot | Rowdy the RiverHawk |
| Nickname | RiverHawks |
| Fight song | "Northeastern, Northeastern" |
| Colors | Green and white[1] |
| Website | goriverhawksgo |
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The Northeastern State RiverHawks are the athletic teams that represent Northeastern State University, located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, in intercollegiate sports as a member of the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) for most of its sports since the 2012–13 academic year;[2][3][4] while its men's soccer team competes in the Great American Conference (GAC). The RiverHawks previously competed as an NCAA D-II Independent during the 2011–12 school year; in the D-II Lone Star Conference (LSC) from 1997–98 to 2010–11; and in the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Conference (OIC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 1974–75 to 1996–97.
Name change
[edit]Northeastern State University announced on May 23, 2006, that it would be dropping "Redmen" and selecting a new mascot. The change was made proactively in response to the 2005 NCAA Native American mascot decision.[5] The university announced its new athletic name as the RiverHawks on November 14, 2006.[6]
Varsity teams
[edit]NSU competes in 10 intercollegiate sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, football, golf and soccer; while women's sports include basketball, golf, soccer, softball, and tennis.
| Men's sports | Women's sports |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Golf |
| Football | Soccer |
| Golf | Softball |
| Soccer | Tennis |
Men's basketball
[edit]In 2003, the men's basketball team won the NCAA Division II National Championship, beating Kentucky Wesleyan 75–64.[7]
Spirit Squads
[edit]The university also offers participation in spirit squads at athletic and other school sponsored events.
Cheerleading
[edit]The Squad last competed in National Cheerleaders Association collegiate nationals in 2013, placing 3rd in the Intermediate Coed Division II category.
Pom Squad
[edit]The Northeastern State University pom squad is currently coached by Lauren Perez.
Notable alumni
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- Carrie Underwood, American Idol winner and country music singer
- Billy Bock, late baseball coach for four high schools winning nine state titles
- Jarrett Byers, former St. Louis Rams wide receiver
- Larry Coker, former head coach at the University of Miami
- Bob Hudson, former NFL player
- Ronnie Jones, American football coach
- Derrick Moore, former NFL player
- Ryan Helsley, All-Star relief pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals
References
[edit]- ^ Northeastern State University Graphic Standards (PDF). Retrieved June 11, 2022.
- ^ Corbitt, Ken (August 23, 2012). "Newcomers add strength to rugged MIAA". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
- ^ Toppmeyer, Blake (July 6, 2010). "Commentary: What a 16-member MIAA would mean - Maryville, MO". Maryville Daily Forum. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved August 2, 2010.
- ^ Toppmeyer, Blake. "MIAA adds 2, more on horizon - Maryville, MO". Maryville Daily Forum. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved August 2, 2010.
- ^ "NSU Announces Plans to Find a New Mascot". NSU. Retrieved January 27, 2008.
- ^ "It's Official – It's the NSU RiverHawks". NSU. Retrieved January 27, 2008.
- ^ "ESPN". ESPN.com. March 29, 2003.
External links
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