Blue Mountain College (BMC) is a private liberal arts college supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention and located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain not far from Tupelo. Founded as a women’s college in 1873, the college’s board of trustees voted unanimously for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005. Enrollment: 555.
Team of the Year Titles: 0
B.A.S.S. National Championship Qualifications: 5
Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 6
Current Number of Team Members: 15
Additional Information: B.A.S.S. Nation State Championship Wins: 3
Contact Information: Shane Cox, scox@bmc.edu
Carson-Newman University was founded in 1851. Studies are offered in approximately 90 different academic programs. Enrollment: 2,729.
Team of the Year Titles: 0
B.A.S.S. National Championship Qualifications: 13
Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 1
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 11
Current Number of Team Members: 26
Additional Information: The Carson-Newman University Eagle Anglers are a fifth-year program situated between Cherokee and Douglas lakes in Jefferson City, Tenn. We are a fully-funded program with on-campus boat storage, scholarship opportunities and an emphasis on team culture and industry involvement.
Contact Information: Hunter Sales, jsales@cn.edu
ETSU provides a student-centered community of learning, reflecting high standards and promoting a balance of liberal arts, professional preparation and continuous improvement. The university conducts a wide array of educational and research programs and clinical services. Enrollment: 15,250.
Team of the Year Titles: 0
B.A.S.S. National Championship Qualifications: 0
Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 0
Current Number of Team Members: 10
Additional Information: This is the second year of the program. Tournaments are mostly (75%) paid for by sponsors and the school. We went from 230 to 95 in the School of the Year rankings in just one year.
Contact Information: Corey Sexton, sextoncd1@etsu.edu
As a Christ-centered institution, East Texas Baptist University educates students by integrating biblical faith and learning to develop mind, body and soul through community engagement to prepare graduates to be Christian servant leaders in their calling to God and humanity. Enrollment: 4,247.
Team of the Year Titles: 0
B.A.S.S. National Championship Qualifications: 7
Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 2
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 4
Current Number of Team Members: 19
Additional Information: 2019 MLF Southern Conference Champions, 2020 MLF Team of the Year, 2021 B.A.S.S. College Classic Champion, 2021 MLF College National Champion, 2022 Collegiate Bass Trail of Texas Team of the Year
Contact Information: Bryan Thomas, 409-273-3045, bthomas@etbu.edu
Emmanuel College is a community of Christ-centered higher learning that integrates faith, learning and living within a biblical worldview and fosters spiritual, intellectual and professional growth. Enrollment: 900.
Team of the Year Titles: 0
B.A.S.S. National Championship Qualifications: 2
Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 1
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 4
Current Number Of Team Members: 27
Additional Information: N/A
Contact Information: Pam Wells, 229-254-6863, goeclions.com
The mission of Faulkner University is to glorify God through the education of the whole person, emphasizing integrity of character in a caring, Christian environment where every individual matters every day. Enrollment: 3,574.
Team of the Year Titles: 0
B.A.S.S. National Championship Qualifications: 6
Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 2
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 7
Current Number of Team Members: 11
Additional Information: Faulkner University is a private Christian institution located in Montgomery, Ala. Faulkner offers over 60 degree programs in small class sizes. Located within easy driving distance from Lakes Jordan, Martin and Alabama as well as the Coosa and Tallapoosa rivers.
Contact Information: John Pollard, 334-221-2068, jpollard@faulkner.edu
Kentucky Christian University is a private, nonprofit Christian university located in the beautiful foothills of eastern Kentucky. For nearly a century, KCU has been transforming the hearts and minds of students through a Christ-centered academic community that is both academically rigorous and intimately personal. Enrollment: 613.
Team of the Year Titles: 0
B.A.S.S. National Championship Qualifications: 0
Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 5
Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 1
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 2
Current Number of Team Members: 30
Additional Information: KCU set the one-day record of most weight caught on Harris Chain and the two-day record of most weight caught on Harris Chain. KCU will be beginning our third year of competition.
Contact Information: Gene Nornhold, 859-585-3324, ghnornhold@kcu.edu
Lander University has 43.1% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Lander are business administration and management, nursing, exercise science, sociology and early childhood education and teaching. But even though those are popular majors, Lander is known for being a liberal arts school. For the third year in a row, this will be the largest freshman class in Lander’s history. Enrollment: 3,227.
Team of the Year Titles: 0
B.A.S.S. National Championship Qualifications: 8
Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 3
Current Number of Team Members: 46
Additional Information: One team qualified to fish the 2023 College Classic in Knoxville, Tenn., and will be weighing in on the Bassmaster Classic stage. We also have a 22,000 square-foot warehouse for boat storage that is free.
Contact Information: Drew Pridgen, drewlpridgen@gmail.com
Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSU Shreveport or LSUS) is a public university in Shreveport, Louisiana. It is part of the Louisiana State University System. Initially, a two-year college, LSUS has expanded into a university with 21 undergraduate degree programs, a dozen master’s degree programs and, more recently, a Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership Studies program. LSUS offers more than 70 extracurricular organizations and operates Red River Radio, a public radio network based in Shreveport. Enrollment: 8,518.
Team of the Year Titles: 0
B.A.S.S. National Championship Qualifications: 0
Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 7
Current Number of Team Members: 18
Additional Information: Strong history with now an official head coach. Building a championship program for a reasonable college tuition.
Contact Information: Charles Thompson, charles.thompson@lsus.edu
Troy University serves the educational needs of students in four Alabama campuses and 60 teaching sites in 17 U.S. states and 11 countries. Troy University has over 100,000 alumni across all 50 U.S. states and in other countries. Enrollment: 18,086.
Team of the Year Titles: 0
B.A.S.S. National Championship Qualifications: 1
Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 0
Current Number of Team Members: 25
Additional Information: After remaining stagnant for many years, the Troy Bass Team is currently taking bounding steps to grow our team and compete for National titles.
Contact Information: Evan Rice, evanrice1056@gmail.com
The University of Montevallo is a public university in Montevallo, Alabama. Founded in 1896, it is Alabama’s only public liberal arts college and a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. The University of Montevallo Historic District was established in 1979 and included 16 buildings on campus. It was expanded in 1990 to include 75 buildings total. Enrollment: 2,228.
Team of the Year Titles: 0
B.A.S.S. National Championship Qualifications: 7
Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 21
Current Number of Team Members: 60
Additional Information: 2021 and 2022 Bass Pro Shops School of the Year. 2021 National School of the Year. Thirteen teams qualified for the 2022 Bassmaster College Series National Championship.
Contact Information: William Crawford, 205-665-6216, wcrawford1@montevallo.edu
The mission of the University of North Alabama is to be: Innovative, Inclusive, Engaged, Evolving and Global. Enrollment: 7,233.
Team of the Year Titles: 1
B.A.S.S. National Championship Qualifications: 3
Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 1
Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 4
Current Number of Team Members: 45
Additional Information: N/A
Contact Information: Jeremy Martin, bassfishing@una.edu
Fueled by a higher calling, we provide a transformational learning experience that prepares students for servant leadership and equips them with skills and habits to make a difference in the lives of others. Enrollment: 12,209.
Team of the Year Titles: 0
B.A.S.S. National Championship Qualifications: 22
Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 1
Classic Bracket Champions: 1
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 0
Current Number of Team Members: 34
Additional Information: We have nine wrapped trucks for anglers to drive to tournaments, and we have two school boats. We pay for 100% of all travel to and from tournaments (gas, boat gas, lodging, food, out-of-state fishing licenses, tournament fees, etc.). We offer scholarships to incoming anglers. We also have a secure, covered boat storage area with power.
Contact Information: Tony Miracle, 859-661-2779, gmiracle@campbellsville.edu
Catawba Valley Community College is committed to excellence, quality engagement, valuing every interaction and relentless execution in the transformation of our students and communities. Enrollment: 2,750.
Team of the Year Titles: 0
B.A.S.S. National Championship Qualifications: 0
Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 4
Current Number of Team Members: 16
Additional Information: N/A
Contact Information: Angela Mayo, amayo095@cvcc.edu
Southeastern University is a Christ-centered institution of higher learning. We are committed to equipping the next generation of leaders so they can go into the world as influential servants in their careers and their communities. Enrollment: 5,342.
Team of the Year Titles: 0
B.A.S.S. National Championship Qualifications: 0
Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 0
Current Number of Team Members: 0
Additional Information: Southeastern is starting a brand new program that is fully backed by the University. We are looking to fill our roster for the 2024 season with nothing but the best in the field. We are offering “Angler Specific” scholarships which will be discussed on a student basis. Come check us out!
Contact Information: Weston Marsh, 843-870-6916, wpmarsh@seu.edu
Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn. Enrollment: 26,269.
Team of the Year Titles: 1
B.A.S.S. National Championship Qualifications: 12+
Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 11
Classic Bracket Champions: 2
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 2+
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 12+
Current Number of Team Members: 70
Additional Information: Founded in 2007 as one of the pioneers of
college bass fishing. Three Bassmaster Classic qualifiers and one
two-time champion have all come out of the Auburn Bass Fishing Club.
Contact Information: Carson Maddux, 205-451-8008,
cjm0109@auburn.edu
Webber International University’s mission is to offer students an array of business, liberal arts and sciences and professional programs of study that create a life-transforming educational opportunity which is practical in its application, global in its scope and multidisciplinary in its general education core. Enrollment: 748.
Team of the Year Titles: 0
B.A.S.S. National Championship Qualifications: 1
Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 0
Current Number of Team Members: 2
Additional Information: Webber International University is a private, not-for-profit, independent university offering degrees at the associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s levels in a wide range of programs.
Contact Information: David Driggers, driggersde@webber.edu
Shelton State Community College meets students where they are and then takes them where they want to be. With a broad diversity of students and possibilities, SSCC integrates pieces and parts of a person’s experience for a one-of-a-kind fit. Enrollment: 7,000.
Team of the Year Titles: N/A
B.A.S.S. National Championship Qualifications: N/A
Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 1
Classic Bracket Champions: N/A
Bassmaster College Series Wins: N/A
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 1
Current Number of Team Members: 9
Additional Information: N/A
Contact Information: Neal Parker, 205-391-5886, goparker@sheltonstate.edu