Point Loma Sea Lions

Point Loma Sea Lions
Point Loma Sea Lions
University	Point Loma Nazarene University
Conference	PacWest
NCAA	Division II
Athletic director	Ethan Hamilton
Location	San Diego, California
Varsity teams	11 (4 men's, 7 women's)
Basketball arena	Golden Gymnasium
Baseball stadium	Carroll B. Land Stadium
Nickname	Sea Lions
Website	plnusealions.com

The Point Loma Sea Lions (officially the Point Loma Nazarene Sea Lions or PLNU Sea Lions) are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent Point Loma Nazarene University. The Sea Lions compete in NCAA Division II, as a member of the Pacific West Conference (PacWest). Point Loma Nazarene University sponsors 11 teams at the varsity level.

History

The Sea Lions were a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), primarily competing as an independent in the West Region of the Division I level. The Sea Lions previously competed in the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 1986–87 to 2011–12.

In 2002, the mascot was changed from the Crusaders to the Sea Lions.^[1] In 2013, Point Loma Athletics also dropped the usage of its 'mythical beast of the sea' logo and its Vegas Gold Color. The Sea Lions added Sunset Gold to their color scheme and also updated their logo, with the help of Joe Bosack Co., to create the current PLNU Athletic Word Mark and Crest.

Point Loma became an active member in the NCAA since the summer of 2014, which signified the conclusion of their three-year transition process from the NAIA to NCAA Division II.^[2]^[3]

PLNU has won the National Scholastic Surfing Association college national championship six times, in 1989, 1999, and 2015-2018.^[4]^[5] Women's golf was added to replace the softball program that was dropped in 2010 due to the lack of a suitable and permanent playing field.^[6]

National championships

Team

Sport	Association	Division	Year	Opponent/Runner-up	Score
Women's soccer (1)	NCAA	Division II	2023	Washburn	1–0

Varsity teams

Point Loma competes in 11 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, soccer and tennis; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, track & field and volleyball.^[7]

References

^ Point Loma Sports Associates
^ "PLNU Approved for NCAA Division II Membership Process".
^ "Point Loma Joins the NCCAA".
^ "NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC SURFING ASSOCIATION (NSSA)'s Photos - Wall Photos (Photo 314)". Facebook. June 3, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-22.
^ "NSSA Interscholastic State Champs hit Huntington Beach". Retrieved 2011-07-24.
^ "Point Loma Nazarene dropping 4 sports to stay equitable" by Brent Schrotenboer, UNION-TRIBUNE Monday, March 1, 2010
^ "Search". Retrieved 4 March 2016.

External links

Official website

[1] Point Loma Sports Associates

[2] "PLNU Approved for NCAA Division II Membership Process".

[3] "Point Loma Joins the NCCAA".

[4] "NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC SURFING ASSOCIATION (NSSA)'s Photos - Wall Photos (Photo 314)". Facebook. June 3, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-22.

[5] "NSSA Interscholastic State Champs hit Huntington Beach". Retrieved 2011-07-24.

[6] "Point Loma Nazarene dropping 4 sports to stay equitable" by Brent Schrotenboer, UNION-TRIBUNE Monday, March 1, 2010

[7] "Search". Retrieved 4 March 2016.

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Affiliates	Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles (women's tennis) Cal State Stanislaus Warriors (women's tennis) Colorado Mesa Mavericks (men's & women's tennis) Metro State Roadrunners (men's & women's tennis)