Alabama A&M Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs
Alabama A&M Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs
| Alabama A&M Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs | |
|---|---|
| University | Alabama A&M University |
| Conference | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| NCAA | Division I / FCS |
| Athletic director | Bryan Hicks |
| Location | Huntsville, Alabama |
| Varsity teams | 15 |
| Football stadium | Louis Crews Stadium |
| Arena | T. M. Elmore Gymnasium |
| Nickname | Bulldogs Lady Bulldogs |
| Colors | Maroon and White[1] |
| Website | www.aamusports.com [6] |
The Alabama A&M Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs are the athletic teams that represent Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University. The program features 15 varsity sports teams. They participate in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division I as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Russell Athletic is the current sponsor of the Alabama A&M University Athletic Department.
| Alabama A&M Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs | |
|---|---|
| University | Alabama A&M University |
| Conference | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| NCAA | Division I / FCS |
| Athletic director | Bryan Hicks |
| Location | Huntsville, Alabama |
| Varsity teams | 15 |
| Football stadium | Louis Crews Stadium |
| Arena | T. M. Elmore Gymnasium |
| Nickname | Bulldogs Lady Bulldogs |
| Colors | Maroon and White[1] |
| Website | www.aamusports.com [6] |
History
National championships
| Association | Division | Sport | Year | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCAA | Division II | Men's Soccer[2] | 1977 | Seattle Pacific | 2–1 |
| 1979 | Eastern Illinois | 2–0 |
Individual sports
Baseball
The Alabama A&M Bulldogs transitioned from Division II to NCAA Division I in 1999. The lone Bulldogs baseball conference title came in 1993 in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Football
Alabama A&M vs. Southern University, 2014
The Alabama A&M Bulldogs are the college football team representing the Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University. The Bulldogs play in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision.
Basketball
The Alabama A&M Fighting Bulldogs Men's Basketball team is the basketball team that represents Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University in Normal, Alabama. The school's team currently competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Prior to the "Fighting Bulldogs" move to Division 1 in 1998, the team was a regular in the Division II tournament. Notable players include Desmond Cambridge, Mickell Gladness, Obie Trotter, Frank Sillmon, Willie Hayes (basketball), Nigel Moore (basketball), Terrance Vanlier, Craig Lottie, Jeremy Crutcher, and Ladarius Tabb. The Bulldogs were coached by L. Vann Pettaway from 1986 to 2010. During that span, Pettaway amassed a 440-264 record with the a school-best 28-3 in 1992-93 and 1995-96. From 1992 to 1997, the Bulldogs went 136-20.
The Alabama A&M Bulldogs men's basketball team has made the NCAA Tournament once, in 2005.[3]
The AAMU-Alabama State basketball rivalry is annually the highest attended and most anticipated series for both schools.
Soccer
Alabama A&M's men's soccer team won two NCAA Division II national championships in 1977 and 1979, and was runner-up in Division I in 1981. The program was discontinued following the 2011 season.[4][5]