Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks

The Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks, formerly the Crusaders,[2] are the 13 varsity athletic teams that represent Northwest Nazarene University, located in Nampa, Idaho, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Nighthawks compete as members of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. NNU added tennis as a club team in the Fall of 2013. NNU's athletic moniker is "Nighthawks" and colors are red and black. The schools main rival is NAIA College of Idaho, located a short distance to the west in Caldwell, Idaho.

Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks
UniversityNorthwest Nazarene University
ConferenceGreat Northwest Athletic Conference
NCAADivision II
Athletic directorKelli Lindley
LocationNampa, Idaho
Varsity teams13
Basketball arenaJohnson Sports Center
Baseball stadiumElmore W. Vail Baseball Field
NicknameNighthawks
ColorsRed, White, Black, and Gray[1]
                   
Websitewww.nnusports.com

A prominent member of the school's athletic department is Scott Flemming, who coached India’s national basketball team for several years.[3]

Varsity teams

Men's
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross-Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Track & Field

Women's
  • Basketball
  • Cross-Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track & Field
  • Volleyball

References
  1. Northwestern Nazarene University Visual Identity Guide. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
  2. https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/2cscoop/nnu-changes-mascot-no-longer-crusaders/article_e8af5484-c8bb-5233-b6f5-374defedbfbf.html
  3. Scott Flemming Accepts India National Team Position, NBA.com, accessed 18 Feb 2016.
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