Sports in Nebraska
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There are a variety of sports in Nebraska. Private organizations, colleges and universities and other clubs across the state that offer sports throughout Nebraska.
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[edit] Professional sports
The following are professional sports played in Nebraska.
| Club | Sport | League | Championships | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Saltdogs | Baseball | American Association | 2 (2001, 2006) | 2001 |
| Omaha Beef | Football | United Indoor Football | 0 | 1999 |
| Omaha Royals | Baseball | Pacific Coast League (AAA) | 4 (1969, 1970, 1978, 1990) | 1969 |
[edit] College sports
[edit] NCAA Division I sports
The following are National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college sports played in Nebraska.
| School | Mascot | Conference | National Titles | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton University | Creighton Bluejays | Missouri Valley Conference | 3 | 1878 |
| University of Nebraska | Nebraska Cornhuskers | Big 12 Conference | 19 | 1869 |
[edit] 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 | RMAC | 1 | 1905 |
| University of Nebraska-Omaha | UN-Omaha Mavericks | MIAA | 7 | 1908 |
| Wayne State College | Wayne State Wildcats | NSIC | 2 | 1910 |
| Chadron State College | Chadron State Eagles | RMAC | 0 | 1911 |
[edit] NAIA college sports
[edit] 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 |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ NCAA Division II Home Page. National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved on 2007-08-30.
