Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm features 17 men's and women's varsity sports teams at Southern Nazarene University. In 1999, the Crimson Storm athletic nickname replaced the "Redskins", and the "Thundercat" was debuted as the mascot in 2003. The Crimson Storm participates in the NAIA's Division I, Region VI in the Sooner Athletic Conference. The current athletic director is Bobby Martin, and the SNU Sports Information Director is Scott Secor,. Crimson Storm facilities include the Sawyer Center for basketball, indoor track, and volleyball, the Cypert Complex for baseball and softball, the Wanda Rhodes Complex for soccer, and the SNU Memorial Stadium for football. SNU Sports Information hosts the annual SNUPY Awards every spring.
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