The Point Loma Sea Lions (also referred to as the Point Loma Nazarene Sea Lions or the 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 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 |
| Men's sports | Women's sports |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Cross country |
| Soccer | Golf |
| Tennis | Soccer |
| Tennis | |
| Track & field | |
| Volleyball |
History
editThe 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
editTeam
edit| Sport | Association | Division | Year | Opponent/Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's soccer (1) | NCAA | Division II | 2023 | Washburn | 1–0 |
Varsity teams
editPoint 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
edit- ^ 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.
