Walsh Cavaliers

The Walsh Cavaliers are the athletic teams that represent Walsh University, located in North Canton, Ohio, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sporting competitions. The Cavaliers compete as members of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference for all 20 of their current varsity sports. Two sports not sponsored by the G-MAC will be added in the 2023–24 school year.[1]

Walsh Cavaliers
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UniversityWalsh University
ConferenceGreat Midwest Athletic Conference
NCAADivision II
Athletic directorJason Fautas
LocationNorth Canton, Ohio
Varsity teams20 (22 in 2023–24)
Football stadiumLarry Staut Field
Basketball arenaAlumni Arena
Baseball stadiumBiery Stadium
Softball stadiumWU Softball Complex
Soccer stadiumLarry Staut Field
Lacrosse stadiumLarry Staut Field
Other venuesKlekotka Tennis Complex
MascotSir Walter the Cavalier
NicknameCavaliers
ColorsMaroon and gold
   
Websiteathletics.walsh.edu

Varsity teams

List of teams
  1. A variant of American football not governed by the NCAA, with player weights restricted to 178 pounds (81 kg). The team will play in the Midwest Sprint Football League.
  2. An all-female cheerleading discipline not governed by the NCAA.

Facilities

The university's football team used to play their home games at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, however they now play their home games on campus at Larry Staut Field.

Championships
  • The men's basketball team won the 2005 NAIA National Championship.[2]
  • The women's basketball team won the 1998 NAIA National Championship.[3]
  • The men's baseball team advanced to the 2007 NAIA World Series for the first time in school history.[4]

References
  1. "Walsh University Adding Varsity STUNT and Sprint Football to Athletic Program" (Press release). Walsh Cavaliers. October 19, 2022. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
  2. "Basketball". Sep 28, 2011. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved Jan 8, 2020.
  3. "Walsh University". walsh.prestosports.com. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
  4. "2007 NAIA Baseball Super Regionals". NAIA. 2007-05-09. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
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