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. Auburn offers more than 150 undergraduate majors, which are housed in 12 colleges. Our graduate school offers a large number of degree programs, as well as an accelerated bachelor’s/master’s program. Enrollment: 31,764
Team of the Year Titles: 1
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: Too many to count
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 14
College Classic Bracket Champions: 2
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 5+
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 20+
Current Number of Team Members: 20
Additional Team Highlights: Second-place School of the Year
(2022 & 2023).
Contact Information: Blake Milligan, President, 916-778-8601; Carty Shoen, Membership Chair, 602-300-2353
Additional Information: Biggest student-run team in college fishing featuring anglers from coast to coast as well as other countries, including Canada and Zimbabwe.
Bethel University’s mission is to create opportunities for members of the learning community to develop in a Christian environment to their highest intellectual, spiritual and social potential. Enrollment: 1,500 on campus
Team of the Year Titles: 1
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 13 years of qualifications. The lowest number of boats per year is three. The highest number of boats to qualify from our school in a year is 10. We finished with three boats in the Top 5 at the 2017 championship.
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 18
College Classic Bracket Champions: 3
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 12
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: Too many to count
Current Number of Team Members: 32
Additional Team Highlights: Bethel University was the very first college in America to offer scholarships to students who wanted to do competitive fishing in college. The Bethel Wildcats have won more championship fishing tournaments and have had more Top 10 finishes than any school in the sport of tournament bass angling. Four former Bethel students fished in the 2023 Bassmaster Classic, and eight Bethel alumni are fishing as pro anglers today.
Contact Information: Coach Garry Mason, 731-693-7770
Blue Mountain Christian University (BMC) is an institution of higher learning that assists students in developing intellectual integrity, academic excellence, civility and character. Through small classes, a close faculty-student relationship and a focus on the importance of the individual, the college has endeavored to produce graduates who are well-prepared academically and spiritually to accept places of leadership in their professions, in their communities and in the work of the denomination. BMC was ranked as the No. 4 Best Value School and No. 13 for Regional Colleges (South) by U.S. News & World Report. Enrollment: 602
Team of the Year Titles: 0
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 6
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 1
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 8
Current Number of Team Members: 12
Contact Information: Shane Cox, scox@bmc.edu
Bryan College is a regionally accredited, liberal arts college dedicated to educational excellence with a foundation in biblical principles. Bryan offers over 30 majors in more than 50 fields of study. In addition, we offer 13 master’s degree programs as well as a Doctorate of Business Administration degree. Bryan is unique because we are a school that unabashedly holds to the centrality of God’s Word in all that we do and say. For 90 years, we have been animated by two core principles: a belief in the transformative power of the Gospel in an individual’s life and a commitment to equip students with the knowledge, values and skills needed to make a difference in the world. Enrollment: 747
Team of the Year Titles: 0
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 2 (2023)
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 2
College Classic Bracket Champions: 1
Bassmaster College Series Wins: Several
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: Several
Current Number of Team Members: Information not provided
Contact Information: Mike Keen, 423-718-2473, michael.keen@bryan.edu
Fueled by a higher calling, Campbellsville University provides a transformational learning experience that prepares students for servant leadership and equips them with the skills and habits to make a difference in the lives of others. Enrollment: 1,500 on the main campus
Team of the Year Titles: 0
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 25+
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 1
College Classic Bracket Champions: 1
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 2
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 7
Current Number of Team Members: 36
Additional Team Highlights: We are currently ranked sixth in SOY — our highest preseason ranking ever — and finished in third in the 2023 Bassmaster College Team of the Year standings.
Contact Information: Tony Miracle, 859-661-2779, gmiracle@campbellsville.edu
Additional Information: We have 11 wrapped team trucks for travel and two school backup boats. We pay for the majority of all travel, and we have a faith-based university that supports our program 100%. We give fishing scholarships as well as academic scholarships.
Carson-Newman University was founded in 1851. At Carson-Newman, we’re committed to helping continue your journey toward personal fulfillment and career success. We’ll help you discover your full potential and advance your career while furthering your relationship with Christ. Enrollment: 2,585
Team of the Year Titles: 0
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 19
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 2
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 13
Current Number of Team Members: 33
Additional Team Highlights: The Carson-Newman University Eagle Anglers are a sixth-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, Head Coach, jsales@cn.edu
Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) is committed to excellence, quality engagement and valuing every interaction and relentless execution in the transformation of our students and communities. CVCC offers 50 programs of study where you can earn an associate’s degree, take transfer courses for a university or train for workforce entry. Enrollment: 4,800
Team of the Year Titles: 0
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 15 teams
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 5
Current Number of Team Members: 20
Contact Information: Angela Mayo, 828-612-7940, amayo095@cvcc.edu
The mission of Dallas Baptist University is to provide Christ-centered quality higher education in the arts, sciences and professional studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels to traditional-age and adult students in order to produce servant leaders who have the ability to integrate faith and learning through their respective callings. We offer a variety of educational opportunities for individuals of all ages and academic backgrounds — including degree programs at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels, as well as continuing education and certificate programs. Enrollment: 2,875
Team of the Year Titles: 0
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 9
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 1
Current Number of Team Members: 12
Additional Team Highlights: We are a fully-funded program and treated as a sport under the university. Once we leave campus for an event, every expense within fishing is covered by the program. We are a highly competitive team and are looking to add anglers who have that same desire to be at the top. If there is a major tournament happening within college fishing, Dallas Baptist University will be there!
Contact Information: Jacob Witkowski, 832-538-6365, jwitkowski@dbu.edu
Founded in 1873, today Drury University is a blend of academic and pragmatic studies taught within a collaborative and personalized setting, giving students broader perspectives when considering matters of career, life, community, self and service. Drury offers students a bold new academic experience — one that breaks the mold of single majors and rigid formulas most often associated with traditional education. Students receive a blend of life credentials and career credentials, allowing them to pursue their intellectual passions while giving them the tools they need to be technically proficient and career-ready. Here, you’ll go beyond. Enrollment: 1,400
Team of the Year Titles: 0
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 5
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 1
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 6
Current Number of Team Members: 22
Additional Team Highlights: MLF National Champions (2021); seven College Series wins.
Contact Information: Rick Emmitt, 417-860-2303, remmitt@drury.edu
As a Christ-centered institution, East Texas Baptist University (ETBU) 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. ETBU students have the choice of studying one of 43 undergraduate and 11 graduate programs offered through the Schools of Business, Christian Studies, Communication and Performing Arts, Humanities, Education, Natural and Social Science, Nursing and Professional Studies. Enrollment: 1,700-1,800
Team of the Year Titles: 0
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 9
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 2
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 5
Current Number of Team Members: 20
Additional Team Highlights: MLF Southern Conference Champions (2019); MLF Team of the Year (2020); Bassmaster College Classic Champion (2021); MLF National Champion (2021); Collegiate Bass Trail of Texas Team of the Year (2022).
Contact Information: Bryan Thomas, 409-273-3045, bthomas@etbu.edu
Emmanuel University is a community of Christ-centered higher learning that integrates faith, learning and living within a biblical worldview and fosters spiritual, intellectual and personal growth. Emmanuel is the only college in the country with a private pharmaceutical research facility right on campus. Enrollment: 900-1,000
Team of the Year Titles: 0
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 17
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 7
Current Number of Team Members: 28
Additional Team Highlights: Top 10 School of the Year; 2nd in previous Team of the Year standings; six teams qualified for Nationals for three years; strong team culture.
Contact Information: Pam Wells, pam.wells@ec.edu
Additional Information: Emmanuel’s bass team has become very successful in three short years, with strong academics, scholarships offered, some travel expenses covered, family atmosphere, small class sizes, very strong athletic support from faculty and senior leadership, secure boat storage and Lake Hartwell nearby.
The mission of Erskine College is to glorify God as a Christian academic community where students integrate knowledge and faith and are equipped to flourish as whole persons prepared for lives of service, leadership and influence through the pursuit of undergraduate liberal arts, graduate and seminary education. Erskine students get involved in a wide variety of campus activities. The Student Development Division hosts events throughout the year, such as late-night breakfasts, trivia nights, grocery bingo and intramurals. In addition to campus-wide events, many students join clubs and organizations, including music ensembles, campus ministries and academic honor societies. Enrollment: 850
Team of the Year Titles: 0
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 5 (2022 & 2023)
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 1
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 2
Current Number of Team Members: 18
Additional Team Highlights: Palmetto Boat Center College Trail Team of the Year; Clemson College Trail Team of the Year; two-time Palmetto Boat Center College Trail School of the Year.
Contact Information: Jason Williamson, williamson@erskine.edu
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. At Faulkner, we offer more than 60 on-campus majors and over 23 online majors. The charm of our small campuses, our family-like warmth and scholarly professors who know your name sets us apart in the world market. Enrollment: 2,000
Team of the Year Titles: 0
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 6
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 1
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 2
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 9
Current Number of Team Members: 13
Contact Information: John Pollard, 334-221-2068, jpollard@faulkner.edu
Additional Information: Faulkner University has sent at least one team (multiple teams several years) to the national championships of one of the three national collegiate trails for the last six consecutive years. Our anglers enjoy being minutes away from the Alabama River, Coosa River, Lake Jordan and Lake Martin. They also have the benefit of being fully sanctioned by our athletics department. Benefits include access to athletic trainers, clothing packages, on-campus tutoring, excused absences for tournament practice, excused absences for tournaments, paid travel costs, TowBoat US membership, AAA membership and more.
Kentucky Christian University (KCU) 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. KCU offers 28 majors and minors through the schools of Education, Bible & Ministry, Business Administration, Social Work & Behavioral Health and Nursing. Enrollment: 613
Team of the Year Titles: 0
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 4 (2023)
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 5
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 1
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 3
Current Number of Team Members: 30
Additional Team Highlights: KCU set the one-day record for most weight caught on the Harris Chain and the two-day record for most weight caught on the Harris Chain.
Contact Information: Gene Nornhold, 859-585-3324, ghnornhold@kcu.edu
Founded in 1872, Lander University is a comprehensive, regional, four-year university. Lander provides exceptional educational opportunities within its traditional liberal arts and science programs and its professional programs in business, education and nursing. Small class sizes. Personal attention from experienced professors. Unique opportunities inside and outside the classroom. It’s all part of what makes Lander the right choice for you. Enrollment: 3,800
Team of the Year Titles: 0
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 35
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 7
Current Number of Team Members: 38
Additional Team Highlights: Finished in the Top 20 in School of the Year rankings for the first time in program history in only our second year fully backed by our university.
Contact Information: Coach Drew Pridgen, 864-554-1066, apridgen@lander.edu
Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSU Shreveport or LSUS) is a public university in Shreveport, La. 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
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 4 (2023)
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 10
Current Number of Team Members: 18
Additional Team Highlights: Strong history with a now official head coach. Building a championship program for a reasonable college tuition.
Contact Information: Charles Thompson, charles.thompson@lsus.edu
Founded in 1908 for agriculture, Murray State College is located in Tishomingo, Okla., with satellite
campuses in Ardmore and Duncan. Murray State has become the first higher education institution in the United States to offer a bachelor’s degree in gunsmithing technology. Students are encouraged to join one of our 25+ organizations, cheer on our athletic teams and participate in intramural sports and our wide range of campus student-life activities. Enrollment: 2,700
Team of the Year Titles: 0
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 1
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 1
Current Number of Team Members: 16
Additional Team Highlights: Oklahoma B.A.S.S. State Champions (2023).
Contact Information: John Owen, jowen@mscok.edu
Additional Information: We are starting our second year of having a program. We also have scholarship opportunities available. On-campus boat storage is being built to help house our growing program.
The University of Montevallo (UM) offers undergraduate and graduate students a learner-centered 21st-century education. UM provides students with an affordable “small college” public higher education experience with high-quality professional programs supported by a broad base of arts and sciences designed to promote their intellectual and personal growth in the pursuit of meaningful employment. Enrollment: 2,800
Team of the Year Titles: 1
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 13 (2023); 50+ total
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 4
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 3
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 33
Current Number of Team Members: 60
Additional Team Highlights: Bass Pro Shops School of the Year (2021, 2022 & 2023); MLF National School of the Year (2021 & 2022); MLF College National Champions (2023). 2023 stats — Top 10 Finishes: 43, Wins: 6.
Contact Information: William Crawford, 205-665-6216, wcrawford1@montevallo.edu
The mission of the University of North Alabama (UNA) is to be: Innovative, Inclusive, Engaged, Evolving and Global. In the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, UNA was No. 8 in Most Innovative Schools in the South. UNA Athletics, a renowned collegiate athletics program with seven Division II National Championships, is now a proud member of the NCAA Division I. UNA offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs through the colleges of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering, Business and Technology, Education and Human Sciences and the Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions. Enrollment: 10,000
Team of the Year Titles: 1
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 8
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 2
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 5
Current Number of Team Members: 45
Additional Team Highlights: First-place Southern Collegiate; sixth-place School of the Year.
Contact Information: Jeremy Martin, Bass Advisor, 614-271-0521, bassfishing@una.edu
Southeastern University (SEU) 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 communities. SEU offers more than 100 degree programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. Whether you love huge gatherings or prefer small groups, SEU’s wide variety of campus events, activities and organizations come in all sizes and formats. Enrollment: 2,900
Team of the Year Titles: 0
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 0
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 0
Current Number of Team Members: Information not provided
Contact Information: Weston Marsh, Head Coach, 843-870-6916, wpmarsh@seu.edu
Additional Information: We are a brand-new program located in central Florida. We are a fully-funded program that allows us to set our anglers up for as much success as possible while they fish through their college career. We have filled our full roster for the fall and spring and are currently recruiting anglers for our Fall 2024 season.
Troy University serves the educational needs of students on four Alabama campuses and 60 teaching sites in 17 U.S. states and 11 countries. With 170+ quality academic programs, you’re sure to discover a combination of majors, minors and concentrations to help you achieve your professional goals. The academic experience at Troy is enhanced by a dedicated faculty, strong community partnerships and rich real-world learning opportunities — including internships, research, study abroad, fine arts, cultural experiences and service-learning. Enrollment: 15,000
Team of the Year Titles: 0
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 0
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 0
Current Number of Team Members: 20
Contact Information: Evan Rice, Head Coach, 850-259-9054,
evanrice1056@gmail.com
Additional Information: Troy University has been around since the start of college fishing, but no efforts were made to grow the team over time. Troy University Bass Team is now under new leadership and ready to compete with the top schools in the sport. We offer tournament reimbursements, scholarship opportunities and school excuses.
Founded in 1831 as the state’s flagship university, the University of Alabama (UA) has always focused on being the best. UA offers more than 100 majors and programs of study in eight different degree-granting colleges and schools. More than 600 student organizations elevate campus culture in academics, service, arts and recreation. Year after year, the UA campus ranks among the very best in the nation. Enrollment: 38,645
Team of the Year Titles: 1
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 2 (2023)
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 0
Current Number of Team Members: 37
Contact Information: Cameron Lake, Team President, 205-361-4404, uabassfishing@gmail.com
The University of Florida (Florida or UF) is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida. It is a senior member of the State University System of Florida. The university traces its origins to 1853 and has operated continuously on its Gainesville campus since September 1906. UF ranked in the Top 5 of America’s public universities in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings. With more than 300 degree options from 16 academic colleges, Florida is the place to forge your future. Join a dynamic, diverse community in a great college town and discover sports, arts, amenities and more. Enrollment: Around 60,000
Team of the Year Titles: 0
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 2 (2023)
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 1
Current Number of Team Members: 10
Additional Team Highlights: Won the first two FLW College National Championships (2010, 2011).
Contact Information: Jane Keller, President, 914-359-0425; Chase Hubble, 813-716-2295
Founded in 1960, Wabash Valley College (WVC) is a two-year community college offering a wide variety of transfer, occupational, continuing education and community service programs. As a competitive member of the NJCAA Division I and the Great Rivers Athletic Conference, WVC offers men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, cheerleading, women’s soccer and women’s volleyball. WVC is also proud to offer club sports such as archery and bass fishing. Enrollment: 2,646
Team of the Year Titles: 0
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 3
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 1
Current Number of Team Members: 18
Additional Team Highlights: WVC is in its fourth year on the collegiate bass trail. In each of their first three seasons, Wabash Valley College has finished in the Top 20 in the nation in the School of the Year race with the Association of Collegiate Anglers, with their highest finish being 14th during the 2021-22 school year.
Contact information: Todd Gill, WVC Bass Coach, 618-263-8633, wvcbass@iecc.edu
Additional Information: Wabash Valley College is a two-year community college that provides substantial tuition scholarships and support for tournament travel expenses to its anglers. WVC provides a fantastic environment for freshmen and sophomore anglers to grow as students in the classroom, and all anglers are afforded numerous opportunities to be seen on collegiate tournament waters. In their first three seasons as a program, every angler that has graduated left with zero student-loan debt and, for the 2023-24 season, several anglers have successfully transferred to four-year schools to finish out their education and college fishing career. Follow the WVC Bass Team on Instagram and Facebook to learn more about their program.
Webber International University (also known as Webber) is a not-for-profit private institution of higher education. It is located on a 110-acre campus on the beautiful shores of Crooked Lake, Babson Park in Florida and hosts students from more than 48 different countries. It is one of only seven schools recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Colleges for a business specialty. The Princeton Review lists Webber as a Best Southeastern College and GI Jobs rates the school as a Military Friendly College. Enrollment: 900
Team of the Year Titles: 0
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 2
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 1
Current Number of Team Members: 2
Contact Information: David Driggers, ddriggersde@webber.edu
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.
