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About Eagle Club

The Eagle Club is the fundraising division of Carson-Newman University Athletics. The Eagle Club works to ensure the best collegiate athletics experience possible for every student-athlete at Carson-Newman. The Eagle Club ensures our student-athletes are well-equipped and prepared for competition.

Your Eagle Club contributions go to fund the following — facility remodeling, equipment, tournament travel, and any other needs as they arise. Thank you for supporting the Carson-Newman University Eagle Club!

Letter from David Needs, Director of Eagle Club and Athletics Development

EAGLE CLUB STAFF

David Needs

Director of the Eagle Club and Athletics Development

(865) 471-3360

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Lauren Lovell

Administrative Assistant to the Vice President and Director of Athletics, Director of Ticketing

865-471-4822

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A LEGACY OF WINNING

112 SAC TITLES

320+ ALL-AMERICANS

18 TOTAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

7 ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS

237 SAC COMMISSIONER'S HONOR ROLL IN 2024

2,200+ EAGLE SCHOLARS

5 FOOTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

2 INDIVIDUAL SWIMMING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

3 INDIVIDUAL TRACK & FIELD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

ATHLETICS INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS

TRACK & FIELD

In 2023, the C-N Track & Field team cemented itself in history. David Needs was named Outdoor Track Coach of the Year, while assistant coach Kieran Showler-Davis was named Outdoor Assistant Coach of the Year. In addition, Maka Charamba won 3 national titles and was named the DII National Athlete of the Year.

FOOTBALL

Wide Receiver Braxton Westfield was named a 2023 All-American and became the 44th C-N player to make it to the NFL, signing with the Indianapolis Colts.

VOLLEYBALL

Julia Wheeler became Carson-Newman Volleyball's 2nd All-American and was named to the All-SAC 1st Team in 2023.

SWIMMING

Manon Compagner won two gold medals at the 2023 NCAA DII National Championships, making her the first national champion in the C-N Swim program's history.

BASEBALL

Head coach Tom Griffin has more than 600 wins. The Baseball program boasts 19 MLB Draft picks, a national championship, 5 SAC Tournament titles and 3 World Series appearances.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Braelyn Wykle was named a WBCA All-American in 2023, becoming just the 2nd two-time All-American in the DII era.

SOFTBALL

Macauley Bailey was named Carson-Newman's first All-American designated player and was also named the 2023 TUCCI/NFCA Division II National Freshman of the Year.

The Eagle Club at Carson-Newman University is dedicated to providing the needs and exceeding expectations for our student-athletes. But it's only possible because of YOU! If you are interested in becoming an Eagle Club Member today, please click the link to the right. Go Eagles!

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