Barton Bulldogs

Barton Bulldogs
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UniversityBarton College
NicknameBulldogs
NCAADivision II
ConferenceConference Carolinas (primary)
South Atlantic (football)
Athletic directorChip Hester
LocationWilson, North Carolina
Varsity teams26 (13 men's, 13 women's)
Football stadiumElectric Supply Company Field at Truist Stadium
Basketball arenaWilson Gymnasium
Baseball stadiumNixon Field
Softball stadiumJeffries Field
Soccer stadiumSoccer Field
Aquatics centerKric Swimming Pool
Lacrosse stadiumElectric Supply Company Field at Truist Stadium
Tennis venueTennis Complex
ColorsRoyal blue and white[1]
   
MascotBlue the Bulldog
Websitebartonbulldogs.com
Team NCAA championships
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The Barton Bulldogs (formerly known as the Atlantic Christian Bulldogs) are the athletic teams that represent Barton College, located in Wilson, North Carolina, in intercollegiate sports at the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Conference Carolinas since the 1930–31 academic year. The Bulldogs are the only remaining founding member of the conference.

Barton competes in 26 intercollegiate varsity sports. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor and outdoor), and volleyball; while women's sports include acrobatics and tumbling, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor and outdoor), and volleyball.

After a very controversial stint as Vice President of Athletics, Ken Tyler was forced to resign and accept a new position at Townsend University. Controversies stemmed largely from long term coaches seeking out other positions, or retirement under his leadership, as well as the manner in which he chose to hire new coaches. It is also of note that there was controversy in the firing of a 1st year swim coach in February 2026, that had controversy of it own.[2] In his absence, the College quickly promoted head football coach Chip Hester as a permanent replacement . Hester will continue to be coach the football team for the teams 2026 campaign, it is not yet known if he will past that.

Conference affiliations

NCAA

Varsity teams

Men's sports Women's sports
BaseballAcrobatics and tumbling
BasketballBasketball
Cross countryCross country
FootballGolf
GolfLacrosse
LacrosseSoccer
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingSwimming
TennisTennis
Track and field†Track and field†
Triathlon Triathlon
VolleyballVolleyball
† – Track and field includes both indoor and outdoor

Championships

2006–07 men's basketball

On March 24, 2007, the men's basketball team won the NCAA Men's Division II Basketball Championship. The team, with a 31–5 record in 2006–07, defeated the previously undefeated defending champion Winona State Warriors, who held an NCAA Division II-record 57-game winning streak at the time. Winona State looked to repeat as champs, taking a 74–67 lead with 45 seconds remaining. Barton's Anthony Atkinson then scored 10 points in the last 39 seconds, including the winning layup at the buzzer for a 77–75 victory.[3][4] Atkinson has since become a fan favorite with the Harlem Globetrotters.

National championships

Association Division Sport Year Opponent/Runner-Up Score
NAIA Single Men's tennis 1979 Gustavus Adolphus 28–26
1984 Belhaven 29–28
NCAA Division II Men's basketball 2007 Winona State 77–75

Notable alumni

Baseball

Basketball

Football

References

  1. ↑ "Barton College Quick Facts". Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  2. ↑ Keith, Braden (2026-02-23). "Barton College Removes Head Swim Coach Ethan Maddrey, Citing Low Roster Numbers". SwimSwam. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  3. ↑ "wral.com". Retrieved Feb 5, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Barton tops Winona St. for first D-II title". ESPN.com. Mar 24, 2007. Retrieved Feb 5, 2019.
  5. ↑ Murphy, Blake (2017-11-15). "Raptors 905 add Kuran Iverson and Chris Flemmings - Raptors Republic". www.raptorsrepublic.com. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  6. ↑ "Inside Kameron Johnson's leap from Division II football to the Bucs". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
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