National Club Baseball Association
| Abbreviation | NCBA |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 40°27′01″N 80°00′57″W / 40.450206°N 80.015699°W |
| Sandy Sanderson[1] | |
| Sandy Sanderson Sr.[1] | |
| Website | www |
The National Club Baseball Association (NCBA) is the national body that governs club baseball at colleges and universities in the United States. Club teams are different from varsity teams in that the school doesn't completely sponsor the teams' expenses and the teams are not eligible to play in the NCAA's College World Series.
The NCBA was founded in 2000 to provide a national structure for the existing club teams. It structures the conferences, runs the NCBA College World Series (its national championship series), gathers playing statistics, assists teams in fundraising, and arranges for discounts on baseball clothing and equipment.
The NCBA is a division of CollClubSports which operates as a for-profit LLC with a sole proprietorship in the name of Greg "Sandy" Sanderson as President. Many club-sport governing bodies operate as non-profit groups in order to return the most benefit to member teams. League dues for the NCBA are $1,700 per season per team.
The two types of institutions that field club teams are schools that can't sponsor NCAA varsity baseball (often due to Title IX restrictions) and schools that do have a varsity team, but also have enough demand to field a second team.
Teams
Division I
Great Lakes Region
North Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Adrian | Bulldogs | Adrian, MI |
| Central Michigan | Chippewas | Mount Pleasant, MI |
| Notre Dame | Irish | Notre Dame, IN |
| Michigan | Wolverines | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Michigan State | Spartans | East Lansing, MI |
| Western Michigan | Broncos | Kalamazoo, MI |
South Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | Bearcats | Cincinnati, OH |
| Dayton | Flyers | Dayton, OH |
| Indiana | Hoosiers | Bloomington, IN |
| Miami (OH) | RedHawks | Oxford, OH |
| Ohio | Bobcats | Athens, OH |
| Ohio State | Buckeyes | Columbus, OH |
West Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | Fighting Illini | Champaign, IL |
| Illinois State | Redbirds | Normal, IL |
| Marquette | Golden Eagles | Milwaukee, WI |
| Northwestern | Wildcats | Evanston, IL |
| Purdue | Boilermakers | West Lafayette, IN |
| UW–Whitewater | Warhawks | Whitewater, WI |
| Wisconsin | Badgers | Madison, WI |
Gulf Coast Region
South Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor | Bears | Waco, TX |
| Texas | Longhorns | Austin, TX |
| Texas A&M | Aggies | College Station, TX |
| Texas State | Bobcats | San Marcos, TX |
| Texas Tech | Red Raiders | Lubbock, TX |
North Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Baptist | Patriots | Arlington, TX |
| North Texas | Mean Green | Denton, TX |
| Parker | Patriots | Dallas, TX |
| Oklahoma | Sooners | Norman, OK |
| SMU | Mustangs | University Park, TX |
East Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Crimson Tide | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| Auburn | Tigers | Auburn, AL |
| LSU | Tigers | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Mississippi State | Bulldogs | Starkville, MS |
| Ole Miss | Rebels | Oxford, MS |
| Tulane | Green Wave | New Orleans, LA |
Mid-America Region
North Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | Hawkeyes | Iowa City, IA |
| Iowa State | Cyclones | Ames, IA |
| Minnesota State | Mavericks | Mankato, MN |
| Northern Iowa | Panthers | Cedar Falls, IA |
| South Dakota | Coyotes | Vermillion, SD |
| South Dakota State | Jackrabbits | Brookings, SD |
South Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Creighton | Bluejays | Omaha, NE |
| Kansas | Jayhawks | Lawrence, KS |
| Missouri | Tigers | Columbia, MO |
| Missouri S&T | Miners | Rolla, MO |
| Nebraska | Cornhuskers | Lincoln, NE |
| Saint Louis | Billikens | St. Louis, MO |
West Conference
| School | Mascot | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force | Falcons | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Colorado | Buffaloes | Boulder, CO |
| Colorado Mines | Orediggers | Golden, CO |
| Colorado State | Rams | Fort Collins, CO |
| Metro State | Roadrunners | Denver, CO |
| Northern Colorado | Bears | Greeley, CO |
| Wyoming | Cowboys | Laramie, WY |
Mid-Atlantic Region
North Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison | Dukes | Harrisonburg, VA |
| Loyola Maryland | Greyhounds | Baltimore, MD |
| Maryland | Terrapins | College Park, MD |
| Towson | Tigers | Towson, MD |
| Virginia | Cavaliers | Charlottesville, VA |
| Virginia Tech | Hokies | Blacksburg, VA |
| William & Mary | Tribe | Williamsburg, VA |
South Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State | Mountaineers | Boone, NC |
| Charlotte | 49ers | Charlotte, NC |
| East Carolina | Pirates | Greenville, NC |
| Elon | Phoenix | Elon, NC |
| High Point | Panthers | High Point, NC |
| NC State | Wolfpack | Raleigh, NC |
| North Carolina | Tar Heels | Chapel Hill, NC |
North Atlantic Region
East Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | Blue Hens | Newark, DE |
| Drexel | Dragons | Philadelphia, PA |
| Penn State | Nittany Lions | State College, PA |
| Pittsburgh | Panthers | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Saint Joseph's | Hawks | Philadelphia, PA |
| Slippery Rock | The Rock | Slippery Rock, PA |
| Temple | Owls | Philadelphia, PA |
North Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Binghamton | Bearcats | Binghamton, NY |
| Boston College | Eagles | Chestnut Hill, MA |
| New Hampshire | Wildcats | Durham, NH |
| Northeastern | Huskies | Boston, MA |
| UConn | Huskies | Storrs, CT |
| UMass | Minutemen | Amherst, MA |
Northern Pacific Region
East Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Boise State | Broncos | Boise, ID |
| Idaho State | Bengals | Pocatello, ID |
| Montana State | Bobcats | Bozeman, MT |
| Utah | Utes | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Utah State | Aggies | Logan, UT |
| Weber State | Wildcats | Ogden, UT |
West Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga | Bulldogs | Spokane, WA |
| Oregon | Ducks | Eugene, OR |
| Oregon State | Beavers | Corvallis, OR |
| Washington | Huskies | Seattle, WA |
| Western Washington | Vikings | Bellingham, WA |
South Atlantic Region
East Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson | Tigers | Clemson, SC |
| Coastal Carolina | Chanticleers | Conway, SC |
| Georgia | Bulldogs | Athens, GA |
| Georgia College | Bobcats | Milledgeville, GA |
| South Carolina | Gamecocks | Columbia, SC |
South Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | Gators | Gainesville, FL |
| Florida Gulf Coast | Eagles | Fort Myers, FL |
| Florida State | Seminoles | Tallahassee, FL |
| Miami (FL) | Hurricanes | Coral Gables, FL |
| South Florida | Bulls | Tampa, FL |
| UCF | Knights | Orlando, FL |
West Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | Mocs | Chattanooga, TN |
| Georgia Tech | Yellow Jackets | Atlanta, GA |
| Kennesaw State | Owls | Kennesaw, GA |
| Tennessee | Volunteers | Knoxville, TN |
| Vanderbilt | Commodores | Nashville, TN |
Southern Pacific Region
North Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| California | Golden Bears | Berkeley, CA |
| Nevada | Wolf Pack | Reno, NV |
| Sacramento State | Hornets | Sacramento, CA |
| San Jose State | Spartans | San Jose, CA |
| Sonoma State | Seawolves | Rohnert Park, CA |
| UC Davis | Aggies | Davis, CA |
South Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Wildcats | Tucson, AZ |
| Arizona State | Sun Devils | Tempe, AZ |
| Grand Canyon | Antelopes | Phoenix, AZ |
| Northern Arizona | Lumberjacks | Flagstaff, AZ |
| San Diego State | Aztecs | San Diego, CA |
| UC San Diego | Tritons | La Jolla, CA |
West Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Cal Poly | Mustangs | San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Cal State Fullerton | Titans | Fullerton, CA |
| Long Beach State | 49ers | Long Beach, CA |
| UC Santa Barbara | Gauchos | Santa Barbara, CA |
| UCLA | Bruins | Los Angeles, CA |
| Southern Cal | Trojans | Los Angeles, CA |
Division II
Chesapeake
Central
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Adelphi | Panthers | Garden City, NY |
| Monmouth | Hawks | West Long Branch, NJ |
| Rider | Broncos | Lawrenceville, NJ |
| Rutgers | Scarlet Knights | Piscataway, NJ |
| Stevens Tech | Ducks | Hoboken, NJ |
| Stony Brook | Seawolves | Stony Brook, NY |
| TCNJ | Lions | Ewing, NJ |
North Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut State | Blue Devils | New Britain, CT |
| Fairfield | Stags | Fairfield, CT |
| Fordham | Rams | Bronx, NY |
| Montclair State | Red Hawks | Montclair, NJ |
| Quinnipiac | Bobcats | Hamden, CT |
| Rhode Island | Rams | Kingston, RI |
| Sacred Heart | Pioneers | Fairfield, CT |
South Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | Hoyas | Washington, D.C. |
| Maryland (DII) | Terrapins | College Park, MD |
| Millersville | Marauders | Millersville, PA |
| Stevenson | Mustangs | Stevenson, MD |
| Villanova | Wildcats | Villanova, PA |
| West Chester | Golden Rams | West Chester, PA |
Dixie
North Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Emory | Eagles | Atlanta, GA |
| Georgia Southern | Eagles | Statesboro, GA |
| North Georgia | Nighthawks | Dahlonega, GA |
| South Carolina (DII) | Gamecocks | Columbia, SC |
| UNC Wilmington | Seahawks | Wilmington, NC |
| Western Carolina | Catamounts | Cullowhee, NC |
South Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Embry-Riddle | Eagles | Daytona Beach, Florida |
| Florida (DII) | Gators | Gainsville, FL |
| Florida A&M | Rattlers | Tallahassee FL |
| Florida Tech | Panthers | Melbourne, FL |
| Tampa | Spartans | Tampa, FL |
| UCF | Knights | Orlando, FL |
Great American
North Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | Razorbacks | Fayetteville, AR |
| Kansas State | Wildcats | Manhattan, KS |
| Pitt State | Gorillas | Pittsburg, KS |
| Wash U | Bears | St. Louis, MO |
South Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Houston–Downtown | Gators | Houston, TX |
| Lone Star College–Kingwood | Coyotes | Kingwood, TX |
| Rice | Owls | Houston, TX |
| Stephen F. Austin | Lumberjacks | Nacogdoches, TX |
| Texas A&M Corps of Cadets | Aggies | College Station, TX |
| Texas A&M–Corpus Christi | Islanders | Corpus Christi, TX |
| TCU | Horned Frogs | Fort Worth, TX |
New England Region
Central Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | Great Danes | Albany, NY |
| Clarkson | Golden Knights | Potsdam, NY |
| Marist | Red Foxes | Poughkeepsie, NY |
| Oneonta | Red Dragons | Oneonta, NY |
| Siena | Saints | Loudonville, NY |
| Vermont | Catamounts | Burlington, VT |
East Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Bentley | Falcons | Waltham, MA |
| Boston | Terriers | Boston, MA |
| Bryant | Bulldogs | Smithfield, RI |
| Holy Cross | Crusaders | Worcester, MA |
| Maine | Black Bears | Orono, ME |
| Merrimack | Warriors | North Andover, MA |
| UMass Lowell | River Hawks | Lowell, MA |
West Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomsburg | Huskies | Bloomsburg, PA |
| Brockport | Golden Eagles | Brockport, NY |
| Cortland | Red Dragons | Cortland, NY |
| Ithaca | Bombers | Ithaca, NY |
| Penn State (DII) | Nittany Lions | State College, PA |
| Syracuse | Orange | Syracuse, NY |
New Penn Region
Central Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Akron | Zips | Akron, OH |
| California (PA) | Vulcans | California, PA |
| Kent State | Golden Flashes | Kent, OH |
| Kentucky | Wildcats | Lexington, KY |
| Ohio (DII) | Bobcats | Athens, OH |
| West Virginia | Mountaineers | Morgantown, WV |
East Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Newport | Captains | Newport News, VA |
| James Madison (DII) | Dukes | Harrisonburg, VA |
| Longwood | Lancers | Farmville, VA |
| Old Dominion | Monarchs | Norfolk, VA |
| Salisbury | Sea Gulls | Salisbury, MD |
West Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Ball State | Cardinals | Muncie, IN |
| Butler | Bulldogs | Indianapolis, IN |
| Eastern Kentucky | Colonels | Richmond, KY |
| Indiana (DII) | Hoosiers | Bloomington, IN |
| Ohio State (DII) | Buckeyes | Columbus, OH |
| Xavier | Musketeers | Cincinnati, OH |
Northern Plains Region
Central Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois (DII) | Fighting Illini | Champaign, IL |
| Milwaukee | Panthers | Milwaukee, WI |
| MSOE | Raiders | Milwaukee, WI |
| Wayne State | Warriors | Detroit, MI |
| Wisconsin (DII) | Badgers | Madison, WI |
| UW-La Crosse | Eagles | La Crosse, WI |
East Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | Falcons | Bowling Green, OH |
| Eastern Michigan | Eagles | Ypsilanti, MI |
| Ferris State | Bulldogs | Big Rapids, MI |
| Grand Valley State | Lakers | Allendale, MI |
| Toledo | Rockets | Toledo, OH |
West Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | Golden Gophers | Minneapolis, MN |
| North Dakota | Fighting Hawks | Grand Forks, ND |
| North Dakota State | Bison | Fargo, ND |
| St. Thomas | Tommies | Saint Paul, MN |
| UW-River Falls | Falcons | River Falls, WI |
Pacific Region
Central Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Cal State Northridge | Matadors | Northridge, CA |
| CSU Channel Islands | Dolphins | Camarillo, CA |
| CMU-LA | Fighting Falcons | Los Angeles, CA |
| Loyola Marymount | Lions | Los Angeles, CA |
| Southern Utah | Thunderbirds | Cedar City, UT |
| UC Riverside | Highlanders | Riverside, CA |
North Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Cal Poly-Humboldt | Lumberjacks | Arcata, CA |
| Chico State | Wildcats | Chico, CA |
| Lincoln | Oaklanders | Oakland, CA |
| Saint Mary's | Gaels | Moraga, CA |
| San Francisco | Dons | San Francisco, CA |
| Santa Clara | Broncos | Santa Clara |
| Stanford | Cardinal | Stanford, CA |
South Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State (DII) | Sun Devils | Tempe, AZ |
| Cal State San Marcos | Cougars | San Marcos, CA |
| Grand Canyon (DII) | Antelopes | Phoenix, AZ |
| San Diego | Toreros | San Diego, CA |
| University of California, Irvine | Anteaters | Irvine, CA |
Rocky Mountain Region
North Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Central Washington | Wildcats | Ellensburg, WA |
| Eastern Washington | Eagles | Cheney, WA |
| Idaho | Vandals | Moscow, ID |
| Montana | Grizzlies | Missoula, MT |
| Utah State (DII) | Aggies | Logan, UT |
| Washington State | Cougars | Pullman, WA |
South Conference
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado College | Tigers | Colorado Springs, CO |
| CSU–Pueblo | ThunderWolves | Pueblo, CO |
| Denver | Pioneers | Denver, CO |
| South Dakota Mines | Hardrockers | Rapid City, SD |
| Western Colorado | Mountaineers | Gunnison, CO |
Schools Joining the NCBA in 2014-15
- All schools will be in Division II unless noted
| School | Nickname | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Adelphi | Panthers | Garden City, NY |
| Augustana (IL) | Vikings | Rock Island, IL |
| Bradley | Braves | Peoria, IL |
| Clarkson | Golden Knights | Potsdam, NY |
| Florida (D-II) | Gators | Gainesville, FL |
| Ole Miss | Rebels | Oxford, MS |
| Hampden-Sydney | Tigers | Hampden Sydney, VA |
| IU Northwest | RedHawks | Gary, IN |
| IUP | Crimson Hawks | Indiana, PA |
| Johns Hopkins | Blue Jays | Baltimore, MD |
| Lamar | Cardinals | Beaumont, TX |
| Lewis | Flyers | Romeoville, IL |
| Presbyterian | Blue Hose | Clinton, SC |
| Stetson | Hatters | DeLand, FL |
| New Haven | Chargers | West Haven, CT |
| South Florida | Bulls | Tampa, FL |
| West Georgia | Wolves | Carrollton, GA |
| UW-Superior | Yellowjackets | Superior, WI |
| Villanova | Wildcats | Villanova, PA |
| York (PA) | Spartans | York, PA |
NCBA World Series Champions
Division I champions
| Year | Location | Champion |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Syracuse, NY | Texas |
| 2002 | Pueblo, CO | Texas A&M |
| 2003 | Bradenton, FL | Weber State |
| 2004 | Bradenton, FL | Colorado State |
| 2005 | Bradenton, FL | Colorado State(2) |
| 2006 | Niles, OH | Colorado State(3) |
| 2007 | Fort Myers, FL | North Carolina |
| 2008 | Fort Myers, FL | Colorado State(4) |
| 2009 | Fort Myers, FL | Colorado State(5) |
| 2010 | Fort Myers, FL | Colorado State(6) |
| 2011 | Columbus, GA | East Carolina |
| 2012 | Columbus, GA | Utah State |
| 2013 | Tampa, FL | Penn State |
| 2014 | Tampa, FL | Utah State(2) |
| 2015 | Paducah, KY | Oregon |
| 2016 | Paducah, KY | Nevada |
| 2017 | Holly Springs, NC | East Carolina(2) |
| 2018 | Holly Springs, NC | Penn State(2) |
| 2019 | Holly Springs, NC | Illinois |
| 2020 | Cancelled | |
| 2021 | Pittsburg, KS | Virginia Tech |
| 2022 | Greenwood, SC | Florida State |
| 2023 | Alton, IL | Penn State(3) |
| 2024 | Alton, IL | Penn State(4) |
Division I appearances
| Team | Appearances |
|---|---|
| Penn State University | 16 |
| Colorado State University | 13 |
| University of Oregon | 10 |
| East Carolina University | 9 |
| Texas A&M University | 9 |
| Florida State University | 8 |
| University of Illinois | 8 |
| Utah State University | 5 |
| Virginia Tech | 5 |
| Weber State University | 5 |
| Central Michigan University | 4 |
| Iowa State University | 4 |
| North Carolina State University | 4 |
| University of Iowa | 4 |
| University of Maryland | 4 |
| University of Texas | 4 |
| Clemson University | 3 |
| Grand Canyon University | 3 |
| James Madison University | 3 |
| Ohio State University | 3 |
| Sam Houston State University | 3 |
| University of Arizona | 3 |
| University of Michigan | 3 |
| University of North Carolina | 3 |
| University of Wisconsin - Madison | 3 |
| Cal Poly | 2 |
| Louisiana State University | 2 |
| Texas Tech University | 2 |
| University of California - Berkeley | 2 |
| University of Florida | 2 |
| University of Georgia | 2 |
| University of Massachusetts | 2 |
| University of Nebraska | 2 |
| University of Nevada | 2 |
| University of Pittsburgh | 2 |
| University of Virginia | 2 |
| University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire | 2 |
| Western Washington University | 2 |
| Appalachian State University | 1 |
| Arizona State University | 1 |
| Baylor University | 1 |
| Boston College | 1 |
| Michigan State University | 1 |
| Oregon State University | 1 |
| Salisbury University | 1 |
| Texas State University | 1 |
| University of California - Davis | 1 |
| University of California - San Diego | 1 |
| University of California - Santa Barbara | 1 |
| University of Central Florida | 1 |
| University of Colorado | 1 |
| University of Dayton | 1 |
| University of Delaware | 1 |
| University of North Dakota | 1 |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | 1 |
Note: through the 2024 season.
Division II champions
| Year | Location | Champion |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Huntingburg, IN | Kentucky |
| 2009 | Butler, PA | Kentucky |
| 2010 | Johnstown, PA | Northeastern |
| 2011 | Johnstown, PA | Penn State † |
| 2012 | Columbus, GA | Hofstra |
| 2013 | Paducah, KY | Kennesaw State |
| 2014 | Paducah, KY | Texas A&M Corps of Cadets |
| 2015 | Pittsburg, KS | Eastern Kentucky |
| 2016 | Pittsburg, KS | Chattanooga |
| 2017 | Pittsburg, KS | Slippery Rock |
| 2018 | Pittsburg, KS | San Diego State |
| 2019 | Pittsburg, KS | Pittsburg State |
| 2020 | Cancelled | |
| 2021 | ||
| 2022 | Butler, PA | Grand Canyon |
| 2023 | Alton, IL | Ohio State |
| 2024 | Alton, IL | West Chester |
† denotes school also fielded an NCBA Division I team that season
Division III champions
| Year | Location | Champion |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | DuBois, PA | Adrian |
| 2019 | Johnstown, PA | Millersville |
| 2020 | Cancelled | |
| 2021 | ||
| 2022 | ||
| 2023 | Butler, PA | Milwaukee School of Engineering |
| 2024 | Butler, PA | Wisconsin–River Falls |