List of sports teams in Nebraska

There are a variety of sports in Nebraska. Private organizations, colleges and universities and other clubs across the state that offer sports throughout Nebraska.

Professional sports

The following are professional sports played in the state Nebraska.

Club Sport League Championships Founded
Lincoln Saltdogs Baseball American Association (Independent) 2 (2001, 2006) 2001
Nebraska Danger Indoor American football Indoor Football League 0 2010
Omaha Beef Indoor American football Champions Indoor Football 0 1999
Omaha Storm Chasers Baseball Pacific Coast League (AAA) 5 (1969, 1970, 1978, 1990, 2011, 2013, 2014) 1969

College sports

NCAA Division I sports

The following are National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college sports played in Nebraska.

School Nickname Conference National Titles Founded
Creighton University Bluejays Big East Conference 3 1878
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Cornhuskers Big Ten Conference 19 1869
University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks The Summit League 11 1908

NCAA Division II college sports

Nebraska has several colleges playing in the NCAA Division II.[1]

School Mascot Conference National Titles Founded
University of Nebraska-Kearney UN-Kearney Lopers MIAA 1 1905
Wayne State College Wayne State Wildcats NSIC 2 1910
Chadron State College Chadron State Eagles RMAC 0 1911

NAIA college sports

School Mascot Conference National Titles Founded
Bellevue University Bellevue Bruins Midlands 14 1966
College of Saint Mary Saint Mary Flames Midlands 0 1923
Concordia University Concordia Bulldogs Great Plains 1 1894
Doane College Doane Tigers Great Plains 10 1872
Hastings College Hastings Broncos Great Plains 3 1882
Midland University Midland Warriors Great Plains 2 1883
Nebraska Wesleyan University NW Prairie Wolves Great Plains 19 1887
Peru State College Peru State Bobcats Midlands 2 1865
York College York Panthers Midlands 28 1890

Junior-level sports

There are several semi-professional or club sports in Nebraska.

Club Sport League Titles Founded
Lincoln Stars Hockey US Hockey League 5 1996
Omaha Lancers Hockey US Hockey League 10 1986
Tri-City Storm Hockey US Hockey League 1 2006
No Coast Derby Girls Roller derby Women's Flat Track Derby Association 0 2005
Omaha Rollergirls Roller derby Women's Flat Track Derby Association 0 2006

See also

References

  1. "NCAA Division II Home Page". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Archived from the original on 2007-08-22. Retrieved 2007-08-30.
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