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{{Infobox college athletics
{{Infobox college athletics
| name = Georgetown Tigers
| name = Georgetown Tigers
| logo = Georgetown Tigers logo.svg
| logo = Georgetown Tigers logo.svg
| logo_width = 200
| logo_width = 200
| university = [[Georgetown College]]
| university = [[Georgetown College]]
| association= NAIA
| association = NAIA
| conference = [[Mid-South Conference|MSC]]
| conference = [[Mid-South Conference|Mid-South]] (primary)
| director = Brian Evans
| director = Brian Evans
| location = [[Georgetown, Kentucky|Georgetown]], [[Kentucky]]
| location = [[Georgetown, Kentucky]]
| teams = 17
| first season =
| teams = 19
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| stadium = [[Toyota Stadium (Georgetown, Kentucky)|Toyota Stadium]]
| mens_teams = 9
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| nickname = Tigers
| womens_teams = 9
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| pageurl = georgetowncollegeathletics.com
| coed_teams = 1
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| stadium = [[Toyota Stadium (Georgetown, Kentucky)|Toyota Stadium]]
| basketballarena = Davis-Reid Alumni Gym
| baseballfield = Robert N. Wilson Field
| softballstadium = Tiger Softball Complex
| soccerfield = [[Toyota Stadium (Georgetown, Kentucky)|Toyota Stadium]]<br>GC Soccer Complex
| lacrossestadium = [[Toyota Stadium (Georgetown, Kentucky)|Toyota Stadium]]
| tenniscourt = Lackey Tennis Center
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| nickname = Tigers
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| pageurl = https://georgetowncollegeathletics.com/landing/index
}}
}}


The '''Georgetown College Tigers''' are the sports teams of [[Georgetown College]] located in [[Georgetown, Kentucky|Georgetown]], [[Kentucky]]. They participate in the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|NAIA]] and in the [[Mid-South Conference]] (MSC).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-southconference.org/members.php|title=Members: Georgetown College |year=2013 |accessdate=Dec 27, 2013}}</ref>
The '''Georgetown Tigers''' are the athletic teams that represent [[Georgetown College]] located in [[Georgetown, Kentucky|Georgetown]], [[Kentucky]], in intercollegiate sports as a member of the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics]] (NAIA), primarily competing in the [[Mid-South Conference]] (MSC) since the 1995–96 academic year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-southconference.org/members.php|title=Members: Georgetown College|year=2013|access-date=December 27, 2013}}</ref> The Tigers previously competed in the [[River States Conference|Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference]] (KIAC; now known as the River States Conference (RSC) since the 2016–17 school year) from 1916–17 to 1994–95.


==Attempt to move to NCAA Division II==
On April 28, 2012, the college officially announced that after a year-long study, it had decided to transfer its athletics program to [[NCAA Division II]]. It is presumed they will join the newly formed [[Great Midwest Athletic Conference]].<ref name="NCAADII">{{cite web|url=http://www.georgetowncollege.edu/news/2012/04/georgetown-college-athletics-applies-for-ncaa-affiliation |title=Georgetown College Athletics Applies for NCAA Affiliation|publisher=Georgetown College|date=April 2012|accessdate= 29 April 2012}}</ref> However, on July 24, 2012, the college announced that its application to join the NCAA was denied. The membership committee had notified them on July 12 that "it felt that Georgetown College was not ready to enter the process at this time."<ref name="NCAA">[http://www.georgetowncollege.edu/wrvg/2012/07/24/gc-ncaa-div-ii-application-denied/ NCAA Division II Application denied]</ref>
On April 28, 2012, the college officially announced that after a year-long study, it had decided to transfer its athletics program to [[NCAA Division II]]. It was presumed they would join the newly formed [[Great Midwest Athletic Conference]] (G-MAC).<ref name="NCAADII">{{cite web|url=http://www.georgetowncollege.edu/news/2012/04/georgetown-college-athletics-applies-for-ncaa-affiliation |title=Georgetown College Athletics Applies for NCAA Affiliation|publisher=Georgetown College|date=April 2012|access-date= 29 April 2012}}</ref> However, on July 24, 2012, the college announced that its application to join the NCAA was denied. The membership committee had notified them on July 12 that "it felt that Georgetown College was not ready to enter the process at this time."<ref name="NCAA">{{Cite web |url=http://www.georgetowncollege.edu/wrvg/2012/07/24/gc-ncaa-div-ii-application-denied/ |title=NCAA Division II Application denied |access-date=2017-07-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131228103642/http://www.georgetowncollege.edu/wrvg/2012/07/24/gc-ncaa-div-ii-application-denied/ |archive-date=2013-12-28 |url-status=dead }}</ref> As of 2021, Georgetown hasn't yet re-applied to transition into NCAA Division II.


==Sports==
==Varsity teams==
Georgetown competes in 22 intercollegiate varsity sports:<ref name=Sports>{{Cite web|title=Georgetown College|url=http://www.georgetowncollegeathletics.com/|access-date=2021-02-16|website=www.georgetowncollegeathletics.com}}</ref> Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, track & field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball. In contrast women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball; and co-ed sports include archery and cheerleading. Former sports included women's acrobatics & tumbling. Club sports include bass fishing and dance.<ref name=Sports/>
The Tigers participate in 17 varsity sports.<ref name=Sports>[http://www.georgetowncollegeathletics.com Sports teams]</ref> The Tigers also have two co-ed teams and a dance team.<ref name=Sports/>
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{{Col-break}}
'''Men's sports'''
*[[College baseball|Baseball]]
*[[College basketball|Basketball]]
*[[Cross country running|Cross country]]
*[[College football|Football]]
*[[Golf]]
*[[College soccer|Soccer]]
*[[Tennis]]
*[[Track and field athletics|Track and Field]]

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'''Women's sports'''
*[[College basketball|Basketball]]
*[[Cross country running|Cross country]]
*[[Golf]]
*[[College lacrosse|Lacrosse]]
*[[College soccer|Soccer]]
*[[Softball]]
*[[Tennis]]
*[[Track and field athletics|Track and Field]]
*[[Volleyball]]

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'''Co-ed and other sports'''
*[[Cheerleading|Cheer squad]] (Co-ed)
*[[Dance squad|Dance]]
*[[Fishing]] (Co-ed)
{{Col-end}}


===Overview===
===Overview===
* 3 NAIA Football national championships (1991, 2000, and 2001)<ref name="Championships">[http://www.mid-southconference.org/f/MSC_Team_National_Champions.php National Championships]</ref>
* 3 NAIA football national championships (1991, 2000, and 2001)<ref name="Championships">[http://www.mid-southconference.org/f/MSC_Team_National_Champions.php National Championships]</ref>
* 2 NAIA Men's basketball national championships (1998, and 2013)<ref name="Championships"/>
* 3 NAIA men's basketball national championships (1998, 2013, & 2019 )<ref name="Championships"/>


===Football===
===Football===
{{main|Georgetown Tigers football}}
{{main|Georgetown Tigers football}}

[[File:Georgetown College Toyota stadium.JPG|thumb|225px|Toyota Stadium]]
[[File:Georgetown College Toyota stadium.JPG|thumb|225px|Toyota Stadium]]


====Accomplishments====
====Accomplishments====
*National Finalist – 1991, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
* National Champions – 1991, 2000, 2001
*National Semi-Finalist – 2004, 2011
* National Finalist – 1991, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
*17 Mid-South Conference Champions – 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011
* National Semi-Finalist – 2004, 2011
* 19 Mid-South Conference Champions – 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015
* NAIA National Coach of the Year – Bill Cronin – 2000, 2001


===Men's basketball===
===Men's basketball===
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* 36 appearances in NAIA National Tournament (Tournament Record)

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* 26 consecutive NAIA appearances (Tournament Record)
====Accomplishments====
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* 38 appearances in the NAIA National Tournament (Tournament Record)
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* 28 consecutive NAIA appearances (Tournament Record)
* 57 wins in National Tournament History
* 57 wins in National Tournament History
* 22 Sweet Sixteen appearances
* 22 Sweet Sixteen appearances
* 14 Elite Eight appearances
* 14 Elite Eight appearances
* 12 Fab Four appearances
* 12 Fab Four appearances
* 5 National Title games
* 7 National Title games
* 3 National Championships


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
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Georgetown Tigers
Logo
UniversityGeorgetown College
AssociationNAIA
ConferenceMid-South (primary)
Athletic directorBrian Evans
LocationGeorgetown, Kentucky
Varsity teams19 (9 men's, 9 women's, 1 co-ed)
Football stadiumToyota Stadium
Basketball arenaDavis-Reid Alumni Gym
Baseball stadiumRobert N. Wilson Field
Softball stadiumTiger Softball Complex
Soccer fieldToyota Stadium
GC Soccer Complex
Lacrosse stadiumToyota Stadium
Tennis venueLackey Tennis Center
NicknameTigers
ColorsBlack and orange[1]
   
Websitegeorgetowncollegeathletics.com/landing/index

The Georgetown Tigers are the athletic teams that represent Georgetown College located in Georgetown, Kentucky, in intercollegiate sports as a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Mid-South Conference (MSC) since the 1995–96 academic year.[2] The Tigers previously competed in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC; now known as the River States Conference (RSC) since the 2016–17 school year) from 1916–17 to 1994–95.

Attempt to move to NCAA Division II

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On April 28, 2012, the college officially announced that after a year-long study, it had decided to transfer its athletics program to NCAA Division II. It was presumed they would join the newly formed Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC).[3] However, on July 24, 2012, the college announced that its application to join the NCAA was denied. The membership committee had notified them on July 12 that "it felt that Georgetown College was not ready to enter the process at this time."[4] As of 2021, Georgetown hasn't yet re-applied to transition into NCAA Division II.

Varsity teams

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Georgetown competes in 22 intercollegiate varsity sports:[5] Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, track & field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball. In contrast women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball; and co-ed sports include archery and cheerleading. Former sports included women's acrobatics & tumbling. Club sports include bass fishing and dance.[5]

Overview

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  • 3 NAIA football national championships (1991, 2000, and 2001)[6]
  • 3 NAIA men's basketball national championships (1998, 2013, & 2019 )[6]

Football

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Main article: Georgetown Tigers football
Toyota Stadium

Accomplishments

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  • National Champions – 1991, 2000, 2001
  • National Finalist – 1991, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
  • National Semi-Finalist – 2004, 2011
  • 19 Mid-South Conference Champions – 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015
  • NAIA National Coach of the Year – Bill Cronin – 2000, 2001

Men's basketball

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Accomplishments

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  • 38 appearances in the NAIA National Tournament (Tournament Record)
  • 28 consecutive NAIA appearances (Tournament Record)
  • 57 wins in National Tournament History
  • 22 Sweet Sixteen appearances
  • 14 Elite Eight appearances
  • 12 Fab Four appearances
  • 7 National Title games
  • 3 National Championships

Notable alumni

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  • Billy Ray Cyrus – American country singer (attended, but did not graduate)

References

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  1. ^ "Colors & Font Usage". Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  2. ^ "Members: Georgetown College". 2013. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
  3. ^ "Georgetown College Athletics Applies for NCAA Affiliation". Georgetown College. April 2012. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
  4. ^ "NCAA Division II Application denied". Archived from the original on 2013-12-28. Retrieved 2017-07-22.
  5. ^ a b "Georgetown College". www.georgetowncollegeathletics.com. Retrieved 2021-02-16.
  6. ^ a b National Championships
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