Blue Mountain College - Athletics

Athletics

Blue Mountain teams, nicknamed athletically as the Toppers, are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I level, primarily competing in TranSouth Athletic Conference (TSAC). Starting the 2013-14 season, the Toppers will join the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC). Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country and golf; while women's sports include basketball, cross country and softball.

• Team Name: The Toppers
• Colors: Blue and Gold
• Mascot: Topper
• Gym: Wilfred C. Tyler Gymnasium

Women's Basketball: Coach Lavon Driskell took over as the head coach of the Lady Topper basketball team in 2006.
Men's/Women's Cross Country: In the spring of 2007 College added a co-educational cross-country team under the direction of Coach Fred Smith.
Men's Basketball: BMC named J.D. Parker head coach for the 2010-2011 season.
Softball: Fall 2010 marks the opening season of fast-pitch softball under head coach Kevin Barefield.
Baseball: Coach Curt Fowler brings his team to the field for the first time in Fall of 2010.
Golf: Men's golf was introduced in Fall 2010 under the direction of Coach Danny McKenzie.
Conference Information: Intercollegiate sports teams for men and women participate in the TranSouth Athletic Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Starting the 2013-14 season, the Blue Mountain Toppers will participate in the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC).
Honors: The women's basketball team has been the recipient of the NAIA's Champions of Character award for six consecutive years. The award recognizes intercollegiate athletics that are committed to the true spirit of competition through respect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership and sportsmanship. In addition, the women's basketball team has earned the Halbrook Award for academic achievement among athletes in the independent college division. Administered by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, the State Board for Community and Junior Colleges, and the Mississippi Association of Independent Colleges, the Halbrook Award was awarded to Blue Mountain College for maintaining and achieving a high academic standard for student athletes which promotes high graduation rates.