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The Centenary Gentlemen and Ladies are composed of 20 teams representing Centenary College of Louisiana in intercollegiate athletics, including men and women's basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and swimming. Men's sports include football, baseball and lacrosse. Women's sports include gymnastics, softball, and volleyball. The Gentlemen and Ladies compete in the NCAA Division III and are members of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.[2] Prior to 2011, Centenary was a member of the NCAA Division I, and competed in the Summit League.
| Centenary Gentlemen and Centenary Ladies | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | Centenary College of Louisiana |
| Conference | SCAC |
| NCAA | Division III |
| Athletic director | Interim |
| Location | Shreveport, Louisiana |
| Varsity teams | 17 |
| Football stadium | Mayo Field |
| Basketball arena | Gold Dome |
| Baseball stadium | Shehee Stadium |
| Softball stadium | Centenary Softball Complex |
| Soccer stadium | Mayo Field |
| Other venues | Centenary Tennis Courts Haynes Fitness Center |
| Nickname | Gentlemen and Ladies |
| Colors | Maroon and white[1] |
| Website | www |
Sports sponsored
edit| Men's sports | Women's sports |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Cross country |
| Cross country | Golf |
| Football | Gymnastics |
| Golf | Soccer |
| Lacrosse | Softball |
| Soccer | Swimming |
| Swimming | Tennis |
| Tennis | Volleyball |
Centenary College sponsors nine men's and nine women's team in NCAA sanctioned sports.[3]
Baseball
editThe Centenary Gentlemen baseball team represents Centenary College. The school's team currently competes in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference, which is part of the NCAA Division III. The team plays home games at the Shehee Stadium.
Men's basketball
editThe Centenary Gentlemen basketball team represents Centenary College. The school's team currently competes in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference, which is part of the NCAA Division III. The team plays home games at the Gold Dome.
Women's basketball
editThe Centenary Ladies basketball team represents Centenary College. The school's team currently competes in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference, which is part of the NCAA Division III. The team plays home games at the Gold Dome.
Gymnastics
editGymnastics competes in Division I as a member of the Midwest Independent Conference.
Football
editCentenary College of Louisiana had previously fielded a football team from 1909 to 1947. On November 10, 2021, the college announced that it would be reviving its football team. The team began play during the 2024 college football season.
References
edit- ^ "Centenary Brand & Graphic Standards". April 27, 2016. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
- ^ "GoCentenary.com - Official Site of Centenary College Athletics". gocentenary.com. Retrieved 2014-03-21.
- ^ "Athletics at Centenary College". Retrieved 11 February 2015.