Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm

Infobox college athletics

logo_width = 180px
name = SNU Crimson Storm
university = Southern Nazarene University
conference = Sooner Athletic Conference
division = NAIA Division I, Region VI
director = Bobby Martin
city = Bethany
state = Oklahoma
stateabb = OK
teams = 17
stadium = SNU Memorial Stadium
baseballfield = Cauld and Betty Cypert Athletic Complex
arena = Sawyer Center
arena2 = Broadhurst Gymnasium SNU Tennis Stadium Wanda Rhodes Soccer Complex Equestrian Center
mascot = ThunderCat
nickname = Crimson Storm
fightsong = "Fight for SNU"
color1 = Black
color2 = Red
color3 = White
hex1 = 000000
hex2 = 800000
hex3 = FFFFFF
pageurl = http://sports.snu.edu/
pagename = Crimsonstorm.com

Southern Nazarene University features 17 varsity sports teams. Both men's and women's teams compete as the Crimson Storm. In 1999 the Crimson Storm replaced the "Redskin" as the mascot. In 2003, SNU debut Thundercat as the mascot. SNU participates in the NAIA's Division I, Region VI in the Sooner Athletic Conference. The University's current athletic director is Bobby Martin, and the SNU Sports Information Director is Scott Secor [ [http://sports.snu.edu/staffdir.asp SNU Sports Staff] ] . The "voice" (public address) of the Crimson Storm is Ty McCarthy [ [http://sports.snu.edu/staff.asp?id=25&cid=140 Sports Information Staff | Southern Nazarene University Athletics ] ] .The main facilities SNU has for athletics are Sawyer Center (Volleyball, Basketball, Indoor Track), Cypert Complex (Softball, Baseball), Wanda Rhodes Complex (Soccer), SNU Memorial Stadium (Football) [ [http://sports.snu.edu/facilities.asp SNU Sports Facilities] ] . SNU Sports Information hosts the annual SNUPY Awards every spring.

Baseball

Baseball came back to SNU in 1997 after almost a 20 year hiatus. In 2007, a new coach took over the Storm, Elliot Johnson. [ [http://sports.snu.edu/sports.asp?id=3 SNU Baseball] ] SNU's baseball team plays all of its home games at the Caulde and Betty Cypert Athletic Complex [ [http://sports.snu.edu/facilities_baseball.asp Cypert Complex] ] A notable game came on April 23, 2008, the Crimson Storm upset the NCAA Division I Oklahoma Sooners 8-1.

Basketball

Basketball has had a lot tradition of excellence at SNU. The Crimson Storm, at the time the BNC Redskins, won the National Championship in 1981, and were the National Runner-Up in 1998. They have appeared in the NAIA Tournament 10 times since 1976, and every year since 2006.The NAIA basketball pre-season ratings will be released on Oct. 27th. [ [http://naia.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/092508aaa.html Basketball Ranking] ]

Cross Country

Equestrian

Although not recognized by the NAIA as a core sport, SNU has an equestrian team that competes in various horse shows and rodeos throughout the year.

Football

The Crimson Storm Football team was established in 2000 [ [http://sports.snu.edu/history.asp?id=2 SNU Football History] ] . The football team has an 8 year combined record of 50-32. Although the Crimson Storm has not had any losing season over the past 8 years it has also never made it to the playoffs. In 2004 the Crimson Storm joined the Central States Football League. In 2007 SNU won its first season opener. The football team plays all their home games at SNU's McFarland Park Stadium. This stadium is also shared with Bethany High School Broncos football team, although each school has their own practice facilities and locker rooms. McFarland Park Stadium opened in 2001 and seats just under 10,000 and has lawn seating at both end zones. At the game, SNU's Crimson Stix perform drum-line cadences.

2008 Season

The Crimson Storm won their 2008 home opener on Saturday August 30th, at 6 pm vs Eastern New Mexico University. This game had an almost 3 hour delay due to heavy thunderstorms. Since then Storm beat Nazarene sister school Olivet Nazarene University, but lost the next two game to University of Mary Hardin-Baylor an Oklahoma Panhandle State University. The Crimson Storm will take on Bacone College next. Crimson Storm football schedule and more stats and information can be found on the main football site, as well as on the Crimson Storm website [ [http://sports.snu.edu/sports.asp?id=2 SNU Football homepage] ] .

Golf

occer

oftball

The softball team is coached by Coach Weber.

Tennis

SNU offers only women's tennis.

Track

The Crimson Storm Track team competes in both men's and women's meets, as well as outdoor and indoor track and field events.

Volleyball

The Crimson Storm won the Sooner Athletic Conference tournament in 2006. The head coach of the volleyball team is Kevin Ingram.

Championships

A full list of SNU's Championships and athletic achievements can be found in the Carl and Marcia Sawyer Center, on the campus of SNU.

Conference Championships

National Championships

* 1981 Men's Basketball

Notable Athletes

* Keith Pardue, football #44, 2007 graduate, achieved All-American status First Team defensive back.

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