Trevecca Athletics

The Trevecca Trojans are the intercollegiate athletic teams representing Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee. The program emphasizes a holistic approach encapsulated in the mantra "Christian. Scholar. Athlete," focusing on faith, academic excellence, and competitive success. Trevecca competes in NCAA Division II with 15 teams (6 men's and 9 women's), plus cheerleading and intramurals. The Trojans have achieved 35 conference championships, 5 national appearances, 4 National Player of the Year awards, 37 All-Americans, and 120 All-Region honors.

History

Trevecca Nazarene University was founded in 1901 as a training class for Christian workers, but intercollegiate athletics began in 1969 under President Dr. Mark R. Moore. The first team was men's basketball, coached by Elmer Heaberlin, followed by baseball under Bill Green. The program's first championship came in the 1972–73 season with men's basketball. In 1987, the men's basketball team became the first to reach a national championship tournament, advancing to the Elite 8.

Initially part of the NAIA, Trevecca joined the TranSouth Athletic Conference from 1996 to 2012. The Trojans transitioned to NCAA Division II in the 2012–13 academic year, becoming a founding member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC), where they competed until 2024. In fall 2024, Trevecca joined the Gulf South Conference (GSC).

The Trevecca Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1993 and has inducted 88 members as of 2024, with five new inductees added in July 2024.

Affiliations

Current: NCAA Division II, Gulf South Conference (since 2024)
Previous: NAIA (until 2012), TranSouth Athletic Conference (1996–2012), Great Midwest Athletic Conference (2012–2024)

Teams

Trevecca fields 15 NCAA Division II intercollegiate teams, divided into men's and women's programs, along with cheerleading.

Men's Sports

Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Track & Field

Women's Sports

Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Stunt
Track & Field
Volleyball
Cheerleading

Achievements

Since joining NCAA Division II in 2014, Trevecca teams have won championships in baseball, softball, volleyball, men's and women's golf, and women's soccer. Notable highlights include:

Baseball: 2024 G-MAC Tournament and Midwest Region champions.
Men's Basketball: 7-0 home start in 2023-24; recent losses noted in February 2026 games against Union and upcoming vs. CBU.
Men's Cross Country: Individual regional finalists every year since 2011.
Men's Golf: Conference champions in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2019; Weston Lowry named GSC Freshman of the Week in February 2026.
Men's Soccer: Victorious in 2024 GSC debut.
Men's Track & Field: New school records in 2024 GSC championships.
Women's Basketball: Advanced to 2024 NCAA regionals.
Women's Cross Country: Individual regional finalist every year since 2015.
Women's Golf: Conference champions 2015-2017.
Women's Soccer: Trio named to 2024 GSC newcomer watch list.
Softball: One win shy of 2024 NCAA DII World Series.
Stunt: 2024 national finalist in inaugural season.
Women's Track & Field: New school records in 2024 GSC championships.
Volleyball: 2022 conference runner-up.
Cheerleading: Competed at 2023 UCA Nationals.

Facilities

Trevecca's athletic facilities support its NCAA programs and include:

Jackson Field: Home to the baseball team, located on campus.
Trojan Fieldhouse at Moore PE Center: Primary indoor venue for basketball and volleyball; received a new floor in August 2014, marking the first update in its history.
Trevecca Athletic and Events Center: A new facility initiated in November 2024 to serve over 400 student-athletes, enhance student body opportunities, and host events; likely completed or in use by 2026.

Additional facilities for sports like soccer, softball, golf, and track are available on campus, as showcased in a 2015 drone video overview.