Cowley Athletics

Cowley College athletics is ranked second nationally among junior colleges in its division, according to a release from the college. This is really a big deal, for the school to get such a high ranking. Here is the release.

    Tiger athletics finish an impressive second in NATYCAA Cup standings

Demonstrating the incredible success of Cowley College athletics, the school recently finished in a tie for second among 350 community college athletic programs in the NATYCAA (National Alliance of Two Year College Athletic Administrators) Cup standings.
The Tigers, who tied for second with Monroe (NY) Community College, finished only behind Iowa Central Community College in the standings and will be awarded $2,000 along with a trophy.
“This is a great tribute to our coaches and student athletes,” Cowley College athletic director Tom Saia said. “It also speaks highly about our athletic department that we are able to compete on a national level.”
The NATYCAA Cup program began in 2004 and recognizes excellence in two-year college athletics based on success in championship competition.
Points for the NATYCAA Cup are calculated based on each colleges finish at NJCAA Tournaments. Each first place finish is worth 20 points, second place 19, third 18, and so on. Total scores for both men’s and women’s programs are combined for their total score.
During the 2009-2010 season, Cowley College sports teams combined for nine national tournament appearances, eight conference championships, and five Region VI crowns.
Out of the nine national tournament appearances, the Tigers had six top-five finishes, including the volleyball team finishing as the national runner-up.