This ranking is based on which sports at each institution are the most profitable. Profitable sports programs generally indicate that sports teams on that campus are competitive and draw many fans to games or outings.
| Rank | Institution | Sport | Most Profitable Sports | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score | Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price | Median Starting Salary | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carson-Newman University | Football | 725027 | 90.45 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 19755 | 39324 | |
| 2 | Catawba College | Football | 441820 | 75.21 | 960 – 1,240 | 18319 | 36912 | |
| 3 | Catawba College | Baseball | 171944 | 75.21 | 960 – 1,240 | 18319 | 36912 | |
| 4 | Catawba College | Soccer | 168130 | 75.21 | 960 – 1,240 | 18319 | 36912 | |
| 5 | Barton College | Tennis | 157142 | 94.2 | 950 – 1,150 | 23804 | 40785 |
Barton College
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| 6 | Wingate University | Basketball | 156313 | 91.13 | 990 – 1,210 | 21464 | 43992 |
Wingate University
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| 7 | Barton College | Football | 144971 | 94.2 | 950 – 1,150 | 23804 | 40785 |
Barton College
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| 8 | Wingate University | Football | 130922 | 91.13 | 990 – 1,210 | 21464 | 43992 |
Wingate University
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| 9 | Catawba College | Golf | 129078 | 75.21 | 960 – 1,240 | 18319 | 36912 | |
| 10 | Catawba College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 123566 | 75.21 | 960 – 1,240 | 18319 | 36912 | |
| 11 | Carson-Newman University | Basketball | 115299 | 90.45 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 19755 | 39324 | |
| 12 | Catawba College | Lacrosse | 111223 | 75.21 | 960 – 1,240 | 18319 | 36912 | |
| 13 | Wingate University | Golf | 105376 | 91.13 | 990 – 1,210 | 21464 | 43992 |
Wingate University
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| 14 | Newberry College | Football | 102788 | 74.8 | 910 – 1,100 | 20941 | 38983 |
Newberry College
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| 15 | Wingate University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 100984 | 91.13 | 990 – 1,210 | 21464 | 43992 |
Wingate University
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| 16 | Newberry College | Basketball | 99731 | 74.8 | 910 – 1,100 | 20941 | 38983 |
Newberry College
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| 17 | Anderson University | Baseball | 99395 | 54.71 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22222 | 42073 |
Anderson University
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| 18 | Catawba College | Swimming | 99112 | 75.21 | 960 – 1,240 | 18319 | 36912 | |
| 19 | Catawba College | Basketball | 78577 | 75.21 | 960 – 1,240 | 18319 | 36912 | |
| 20 | Newberry College | Other Sports | 76371 | 74.8 | 910 – 1,100 | 20941 | 38983 |
Newberry College
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| 21 | Newberry College | Lacrosse | 75758 | 74.8 | 910 – 1,100 | 20941 | 38983 |
Newberry College
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| 22 | Wingate University | Softball | 73964 | 91.13 | 990 – 1,210 | 21464 | 43992 |
Wingate University
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| 23 | Carson-Newman University | Baseball | 70991 | 90.45 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 19755 | 39324 | |
| 24 | Wingate University | Baseball | 63039 | 91.13 | 990 – 1,210 | 21464 | 43992 |
Wingate University
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| 25 | Newberry College | Tennis | 58898 | 74.8 | 910 – 1,100 | 20941 | 38983 |
Newberry College
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| 26 | Catawba College | Tennis | 56638 | 75.21 | 960 – 1,240 | 18319 | 36912 | |
| 27 | Catawba College | Volleyball | 54496 | 75.21 | 960 – 1,240 | 18319 | 36912 | |
| 28 | Anderson University | Lacrosse | 49990 | 54.71 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22222 | 42073 |
Anderson University
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| 29 | Wingate University | Tennis | 47236 | 91.13 | 990 – 1,210 | 21464 | 43992 |
Wingate University
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| 30 | Barton College | Basketball | 44482 | 94.2 | 950 – 1,150 | 23804 | 40785 |
Barton College
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| 31 | Wingate University | Field Hockey | 42912 | 91.13 | 990 – 1,210 | 21464 | 43992 |
Wingate University
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| 32 | Anderson University | Volleyball | 41098 | 54.71 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22222 | 42073 |
Anderson University
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| 33 | Wingate University | Volleyball | 40953 | 91.13 | 990 – 1,210 | 21464 | 43992 |
Wingate University
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| 34 | Catawba College | Softball | 35552 | 75.21 | 960 – 1,240 | 18319 | 36912 | |
| 35 | Wingate University | Soccer | 34636 | 91.13 | 990 – 1,210 | 21464 | 43992 |
Wingate University
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| 36 | Anderson University | Basketball | 33756 | 54.71 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22222 | 42073 |
Anderson University
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| 37 | Barton College | Lacrosse | 30343 | 94.2 | 950 – 1,150 | 23804 | 40785 |
Barton College
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| 38 | Barton College | Baseball | 29785 | 94.2 | 950 – 1,150 | 23804 | 40785 |
Barton College
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| 39 | Anderson University | Golf | 29746 | 54.71 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22222 | 42073 |
Anderson University
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| 40 | Newberry College | Wrestling | 27148 | 74.8 | 910 – 1,100 | 20941 | 38983 |
Newberry College
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| 41 | Wingate University | Lacrosse | 26878 | 91.13 | 990 – 1,210 | 21464 | 43992 |
Wingate University
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| 42 | Barton College | Softball | 25824 | 94.2 | 950 – 1,150 | 23804 | 40785 |
Barton College
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| 43 | Wingate University | Swimming | 23236 | 91.13 | 990 – 1,210 | 21464 | 43992 |
Wingate University
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| 44 | Anderson University | Tennis | 20417 | 54.71 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22222 | 42073 |
Anderson University
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| 45 | Anderson University | Softball | 17896 | 54.71 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22222 | 42073 |
Anderson University
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| 46 | Carson-Newman University | Volleyball | 17821 | 90.45 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 19755 | 39324 | |
| 47 | Carson-Newman University | Beach Volleyball | 17398 | 90.45 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 19755 | 39324 | |
| 48 | Newberry College | Field Hockey | 17311 | 74.8 | 910 – 1,100 | 20941 | 38983 |
Newberry College
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| 49 | Carson-Newman University | Golf | 16088 | 90.45 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 19755 | 39324 | |
| 50 | Newberry College | Golf | 15035 | 74.8 | 910 – 1,100 | 20941 | 38983 |
Newberry College
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| 51 | Barton College | Soccer | 14171 | 94.2 | 950 – 1,150 | 23804 | 40785 |
Barton College
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| 52 | Newberry College | Softball | 12798 | 74.8 | 910 – 1,100 | 20941 | 38983 |
Newberry College
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| 53 | Carson-Newman University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 10548 | 90.45 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 19755 | 39324 | |
| 54 | Carson-Newman University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 10547 | 90.45 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 19755 | 39324 | |
| 55 | Catawba College | Beach Volleyball | 10427 | 75.21 | 960 – 1,240 | 18319 | 36912 | |
| 56 | Barton College | Other Sports | 10344 | 94.2 | 950 – 1,150 | 23804 | 40785 |
Barton College
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| 57 | Coker University | Soccer | 8805 | 97.23 | 930 – 1,080 | 18910 | 36650 |
Coker University
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| 58 | Newberry College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 8546 | 74.8 | 910 – 1,100 | 20941 | 38983 |
Newberry College
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| 59 | Coker University | Lacrosse | 7829 | 97.23 | 930 – 1,080 | 18910 | 36650 |
Coker University
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| 60 | Lincoln Memorial University | Volleyball | 7663 | 62.6 | 980 – 1,190 | 19401 | 45242 |
Lincoln Memorial University
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| 61 | Barton College | Volleyball | 6135 | 94.2 | 950 – 1,150 | 23804 | 40785 |
#61
Barton College
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| 62 | Coker University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 5793 | 97.23 | 930 – 1,080 | 18910 | 36650 |
Coker University
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| 63 | Coker University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 5793 | 97.23 | 930 – 1,080 | 18910 | 36650 |
Coker University
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| 64 | Newberry College | Volleyball | 3996 | 74.8 | 910 – 1,100 | 20941 | 38983 |
Newberry College
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| 65 | Newberry College | Baseball | 3910 | 74.8 | 910 – 1,100 | 20941 | 38983 |
Newberry College
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| 66 | Lincoln Memorial University | Basketball | 3590 | 62.6 | 980 – 1,190 | 19401 | 45242 |
Lincoln Memorial University
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| 67 | Lincoln Memorial University | Softball | 3265 | 62.6 | 980 – 1,190 | 19401 | 45242 |
Lincoln Memorial University
|
| 68 | Lincoln Memorial University | Tennis | 2404 | 62.6 | 980 – 1,190 | 19401 | 45242 |
Lincoln Memorial University
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| 69 | Coker University | Other Sports | 1779 | 97.23 | 930 – 1,080 | 18910 | 36650 |
Coker University
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| 70 | Lincoln Memorial University | Golf | 1727 | 62.6 | 980 – 1,190 | 19401 | 45242 |
Lincoln Memorial University
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| 71 | Carson-Newman University | Swimming | 1726 | 90.45 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 19755 | 39324 | |
| 72 | Lincoln Memorial University | Wrestling | 1721 | 62.6 | 980 – 1,190 | 19401 | 45242 |
Lincoln Memorial University
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| 73 | Coker University | Baseball | 1367 | 97.23 | 930 – 1,080 | 18910 | 36650 |
Coker University
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| 74 | Coker University | Wrestling | 1052 | 97.23 | 930 – 1,080 | 18910 | 36650 |
Coker University
|
| 75 | Lincoln Memorial University | Lacrosse | 1043 | 62.6 | 980 – 1,190 | 19401 | 45242 |
Lincoln Memorial University
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| 76 | Lincoln Memorial University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 943 | 62.6 | 980 – 1,190 | 19401 | 45242 |
Lincoln Memorial University
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| 77 | Tusculum University | Soccer | 646 | 60.42 | 930 – 1,140 | 22961 | 39925 |
Tusculum University
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| 78 | Newberry College | Soccer | 619 | 74.8 | 910 – 1,100 | 20941 | 38983 |
Newberry College
|
| 79 | Coker University | Field Hockey | 426 | 97.23 | 930 – 1,080 | 18910 | 36650 |
Coker University
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| 80 | Lincoln Memorial University | Soccer | 317 | 62.6 | 980 – 1,190 | 19401 | 45242 |
Lincoln Memorial University
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| 81 | Barton College | Golf | 0 | 94.2 | 950 – 1,150 | 23804 | 40785 |
Barton College
|
| 82 | Barton College | Swimming | 0 | 94.2 | 950 – 1,150 | 23804 | 40785 |
Barton College
|
| 83 | Barton College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 94.2 | 950 – 1,150 | 23804 | 40785 |
#83
Barton College
|
| 84 | Barton College | Cross Country | 0 | 94.2 | 950 – 1,150 | 23804 | 40785 |
#84
Barton College
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| 85 | Barton College | Bowling | 0 | 94.2 | 950 – 1,150 | 23804 | 40785 |
#85
Barton College
|
| 86 | Emory & Henry University | Baseball | 0 | 96.33 | 970 – 1,170 | 21714 | 39448 |
Emory & Henry University
|
| 87 | Emory & Henry University | Basketball | 0 | 96.33 | 970 – 1,170 | 21714 | 39448 |
Emory & Henry University
|
| 88 | Emory & Henry University | Football | 0 | 96.33 | 970 – 1,170 | 21714 | 39448 |
Emory & Henry University
|
| 89 | Emory & Henry University | Golf | 0 | 96.33 | 970 – 1,170 | 21714 | 39448 |
Emory & Henry University
|
| 90 | Emory & Henry University | Lacrosse | 0 | 96.33 | 970 – 1,170 | 21714 | 39448 |
#90
Emory & Henry University
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| 91 | Emory & Henry University | Soccer | 0 | 96.33 | 970 – 1,170 | 21714 | 39448 |
Emory & Henry University
|
| 92 | Emory & Henry University | Softball | 0 | 96.33 | 970 – 1,170 | 21714 | 39448 |
Emory & Henry University
|
| 93 | Emory & Henry University | Swimming | 0 | 96.33 | 970 – 1,170 | 21714 | 39448 |
Emory & Henry University
|
| 94 | Emory & Henry University | Tennis | 0 | 96.33 | 970 – 1,170 | 21714 | 39448 |
Emory & Henry University
|
| 95 | Emory & Henry University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 96.33 | 970 – 1,170 | 21714 | 39448 |
Emory & Henry University
|
| 96 | Emory & Henry University | Volleyball | 0 | 96.33 | 970 – 1,170 | 21714 | 39448 |
Emory & Henry University
|
| 97 | Emory & Henry University | Wrestling | 0 | 96.33 | 970 – 1,170 | 21714 | 39448 |
Emory & Henry University
|
| 98 | Emory & Henry University | Other Sports | 0 | 96.33 | 970 – 1,170 | 21714 | 39448 |
#98
Emory & Henry University
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| 99 | Emory & Henry University | Equestrian | 0 | 96.33 | 970 – 1,170 | 21714 | 39448 |
Emory & Henry University
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| 100 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | Baseball | 0 | 80.68 | 970 – 1,180 | 24042 | 44799 |
Lenoir-Rhyne University
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| 101 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | Basketball | 0 | 80.68 | 970 – 1,180 | 24042 | 44799 |
Lenoir-Rhyne University
|
| 102 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | Football | 0 | 80.68 | 970 – 1,180 | 24042 | 44799 |
Lenoir-Rhyne University
|
| 103 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | Golf | 0 | 80.68 | 970 – 1,180 | 24042 | 44799 |
Lenoir-Rhyne University
|
| 104 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | Lacrosse | 0 | 80.68 | 970 – 1,180 | 24042 | 44799 |
Lenoir-Rhyne University
|
| 105 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | Soccer | 0 | 80.68 | 970 – 1,180 | 24042 | 44799 |
Lenoir-Rhyne University
|
| 106 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | Softball | 0 | 80.68 | 970 – 1,180 | 24042 | 44799 |
Lenoir-Rhyne University
|
| 107 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | Swimming | 0 | 80.68 | 970 – 1,180 | 24042 | 44799 |
Lenoir-Rhyne University
|
| 108 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | Tennis | 0 | 80.68 | 970 – 1,180 | 24042 | 44799 |
Lenoir-Rhyne University
|
| 109 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 80.68 | 970 – 1,180 | 24042 | 44799 |
#109
Lenoir-Rhyne University
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| 110 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 80.68 | 970 – 1,180 | 24042 | 44799 |
#110
Lenoir-Rhyne University
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| 111 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | Cross Country | 0 | 80.68 | 970 – 1,180 | 24042 | 44799 |
#111
Lenoir-Rhyne University
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| 112 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | Volleyball | 0 | 80.68 | 970 – 1,180 | 24042 | 44799 |
Lenoir-Rhyne University
|
| 113 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | Other Sports | 0 | 80.68 | 970 – 1,180 | 24042 | 44799 |
Lenoir-Rhyne University
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| 114 | Lincoln Memorial University | Baseball | 0 | 62.6 | 980 – 1,190 | 19401 | 45242 |
Lincoln Memorial University
|
| 115 | Lincoln Memorial University | Field Hockey | 0 | 62.6 | 980 – 1,190 | 19401 | 45242 |
Lincoln Memorial University
|
| 116 | Mars Hill University | Baseball | 0 | 68.22 | 1,000 – 1,200 | 19842 | 35680 |
Mars Hill University
|
| 117 | Mars Hill University | Basketball | 0 | 68.22 | 1,000 – 1,200 | 19842 | 35680 |
Mars Hill University
|
| 118 | Mars Hill University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 68.22 | 1,000 – 1,200 | 19842 | 35680 |
Mars Hill University
|
| 119 | Mars Hill University | Football | 0 | 68.22 | 1,000 – 1,200 | 19842 | 35680 |
Mars Hill University
|
| 120 | Mars Hill University | Golf | 0 | 68.22 | 1,000 – 1,200 | 19842 | 35680 |
Mars Hill University
|
| 121 | Mars Hill University | Lacrosse | 0 | 68.22 | 1,000 – 1,200 | 19842 | 35680 |
Mars Hill University
|
| 122 | Mars Hill University | Soccer | 0 | 68.22 | 1,000 – 1,200 | 19842 | 35680 |
Mars Hill University
|
| 123 | Mars Hill University | Softball | 0 | 68.22 | 1,000 – 1,200 | 19842 | 35680 |
Mars Hill University
|
| 124 | Mars Hill University | Swimming | 0 | 68.22 | 1,000 – 1,200 | 19842 | 35680 |
Mars Hill University
|
| 125 | Mars Hill University | Tennis | 0 | 68.22 | 1,000 – 1,200 | 19842 | 35680 |
Mars Hill University
|
| 126 | Mars Hill University | Volleyball | 0 | 68.22 | 1,000 – 1,200 | 19842 | 35680 |
Mars Hill University
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| 127 | Mars Hill University | Other Sports | 0 | 68.22 | 1,000 – 1,200 | 19842 | 35680 |
Mars Hill University
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| 128 | Tusculum University | Baseball | 0 | 60.42 | 930 – 1,140 | 22961 | 39925 |
Tusculum University
|
| 129 | Tusculum University | Basketball | 0 | 60.42 | 930 – 1,140 | 22961 | 39925 |
Tusculum University
|
| 130 | Tusculum University | Football | 0 | 60.42 | 930 – 1,140 | 22961 | 39925 |
Tusculum University
|
| 131 | Tusculum University | Golf | 0 | 60.42 | 930 – 1,140 | 22961 | 39925 |
Tusculum University
|
| 132 | Tusculum University | Lacrosse | 0 | 60.42 | 930 – 1,140 | 22961 | 39925 |
Tusculum University
|
| 133 | Tusculum University | Softball | 0 | 60.42 | 930 – 1,140 | 22961 | 39925 |
Tusculum University
|
| 134 | Tusculum University | Tennis | 0 | 60.42 | 930 – 1,140 | 22961 | 39925 |
Tusculum University
|
| 135 | Tusculum University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 60.42 | 930 – 1,140 | 22961 | 39925 |
Tusculum University
|
| 136 | Tusculum University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 60.42 | 930 – 1,140 | 22961 | 39925 |
Tusculum University
|
| 137 | Tusculum University | Cross Country | 0 | 60.42 | 930 – 1,140 | 22961 | 39925 |
Tusculum University
|
| 138 | Tusculum University | Volleyball | 0 | 60.42 | 930 – 1,140 | 22961 | 39925 |
Tusculum University
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| 139 | Tusculum University | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 60.42 | 930 – 1,140 | 22961 | 39925 |
Tusculum University
|
| 140 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | Baseball | 0 | 93.92 | 950 – 1,180 | 10409 | 39725 |
University of Virginia's College at Wise
|
| 141 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | Basketball | 0 | 93.92 | 950 – 1,180 | 10409 | 39725 |
University of Virginia's College at Wise
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| 142 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | Football | 0 | 93.92 | 950 – 1,180 | 10409 | 39725 |
University of Virginia's College at Wise
|
| 143 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | Golf | 0 | 93.92 | 950 – 1,180 | 10409 | 39725 |
University of Virginia's College at Wise
|
| 144 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | Lacrosse | 0 | 93.92 | 950 – 1,180 | 10409 | 39725 |
University of Virginia's College at Wise
|
| 145 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | Softball | 0 | 93.92 | 950 – 1,180 | 10409 | 39725 |
University of Virginia's College at Wise
|
| 146 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | Tennis | 0 | 93.92 | 950 – 1,180 | 10409 | 39725 |
University of Virginia's College at Wise
|
| 147 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 93.92 | 950 – 1,180 | 10409 | 39725 |
#147
University of Virginia's College at Wise
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| 148 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 93.92 | 950 – 1,180 | 10409 | 39725 |
University of Virginia's College at Wise
|
| 149 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | Cross Country | 0 | 93.92 | 950 – 1,180 | 10409 | 39725 |
University of Virginia's College at Wise
|
| 150 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | Volleyball | 0 | 93.92 | 950 – 1,180 | 10409 | 39725 |
University of Virginia's College at Wise
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| 151 | Coker University | Cross Country | -393 | 97.23 | 930 – 1,080 | 18910 | 36650 |
Coker University
|
| 152 | Coker University | Basketball | -679 | 97.23 | 930 – 1,080 | 18910 | 36650 |
Coker University
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| 153 | Carson-Newman University | Softball | -1512 | 90.45 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 19755 | 39324 | |
| 154 | Coker University | Golf | -4217 | 97.23 | 930 – 1,080 | 18910 | 36650 |
Coker University
|
| 155 | Coker University | Volleyball | -5205 | 97.23 | 930 – 1,080 | 18910 | 36650 |
Coker University
|
| 156 | Anderson University | Soccer | -5580 | 54.71 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22222 | 42073 |
Anderson University
|
| 157 | Coker University | Tennis | -10586 | 97.23 | 930 – 1,080 | 18910 | 36650 |
Coker University
|
| 158 | Coker University | Softball | -11764 | 97.23 | 930 – 1,080 | 18910 | 36650 |
Coker University
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| 159 | Carson-Newman University | Soccer | -12608 | 90.45 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 19755 | 39324 | |
| 160 | Wingate University | Other Sports | -20621 | 91.13 | 990 – 1,210 | 21464 | 43992 |
Wingate University
|
| 161 | Carson-Newman University | Cross Country | -22738 | 90.45 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 19755 | 39324 | |
| 162 | Anderson University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -51255 | 54.71 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22222 | 42073 |
Anderson University
|
| 163 | Carson-Newman University | Tennis | -106008 | 90.45 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 19755 | 39324 |
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