Winthrop Eagles


The Winthrop Eagles are the intercollegiate athletics teams that represent Winthrop University, located in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Winthrop's 17 men's and women's teams compete at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I level as a member of the Big South Conference.

History

Winthrop University was founded in 1886, but the school didn't become an NCAA Division I institution until 1987. It joined the Big South conference in 1983, the year the conference was established.
Many student athletes from WU have gone on to play professionally in the United States or abroad after their collegiate careers. A few of these figures include: Marco Reda, Kevin Slowey, Pam Barnett, Xavier Cooks, and Michael Jenkins.

Teams

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Mascot: Big Stuff
Chant: “Rock the Hill”
Outfitter: Adidas
Official craft brewery: Full Spectrum Brewing Company
Rivalries: UNC Asheville, Coastal Carolina
Radio network: 94.3 FM and 104.1 The Bridge

NCAA statistical leaders

In 2006, James Shuler led the nation in highest single game free-throw percentage.
In 2007, Michael Jenkins led the nation in most three-point field goals made in a single game.
In 2012, Diana Choibekova led the nation in three-point field goal average.
In the 2018-19 season, the men's basketball program led the nation in three-point field goals per gam.

Olympics