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: 34,145
Team of the Year Titles: 1
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 30+
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 6
College Classic Bracket Champions: 3
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 4
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 20+
Current Number of Team Members: 60
Additional Team Highlights: MLF School of the Year. One Bassmaster National Championship win. One ACA National Championship win.
Additional Information: Biggest student-run team in college fishing featuring anglers from coast to coast as well as other countries, including Canada and Zimbabwe.
Contact Information: Carty Shoen, Vice President, 602-300-2353, ecs0106@auburn.edu; Evan Conn, 205-515-5774, erc0060@auburn.edu
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: 2,318
Team of the Year Titles: 1
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 20
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 8 boats, 16 students
College Classic Bracket Champions: 3 (John Garrett 2017, Cody Huff 2019, Tristan McCormick 2022)
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 12
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: Too many to count
Current Number of Team Members: 28
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: Garry Mason, Coach, 731-693-7770, masong@bethelu.edu
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. 18 for Regional Colleges (South) by U.S. News & World Report. Enrollment: 602
Team of the Year Titles: 0
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 22
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 1
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 9
Current Number of Team Members: 14
Additional Team Highlights: Mississippi B.A.S.S. Nation College State Champions: 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024.
Contact Information: Shane Cox, 692-891-2714, 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: 1,400
Team of the Year Titles: 1
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 2
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 2
College Classic Bracket Champions: 1
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 2 National Championships
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: Several
Current Number of Team Members: 9
Additional Team Highlights: Two Bryan College alumni are currently Elite Series anglers.
Contact Information: Dustin Henderson, 423-208-5781, dustin.henderson@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.
Team of the Year Titles: 0
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 37
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 2
College Classic Bracket Champions: 1
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 3
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 17
Current Number of Team Members: 30
Additional Team Highlights: Third year in a row being in the Top 10 in the national School of the Year rankings.
Contact Information: Tony Miracle, 859-661-2779, gmiracle@campbellsville.edu
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: 1 (2025 Lunkers Division)
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 28
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 2
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 2
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 20
Current Number of Team Members: 35
Additional Team Highlights: The Carson-Newman University Eagle Anglers are an eighth-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: 11
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: 29
Contact Information: Angela Mayo, 828-612-7940, amayo095@cvcc.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: 1,657
Team of the Year Titles: 2 (MLF 2020 Team of the Year; Collegiate Bass Trail of Texas 2022 Team of the Year)
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 15
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
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: 6
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 1
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 3
Current Number of Team Members: 18
Contact Information: Jason Williamson, Coach, 803-226-4011,
williamson@erskine.edu
Evangel is an accredited liberal arts university with more than 70 academic programs on the cutting edge of today’s professional fields. Our commitment to the integration of faith, learning and life attracts students from a wide variety of Christian denominational backgrounds who have a strong commitment to academics with a desire to combine their Christian faith with every aspect of their lives. Enrollment: 2,200
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: 4
Additional Information: New program but excited for the future.
Contact Information: Brayden Rakes, Coach, 336-817-6954, bmrakes@gmail.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. 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: 9
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: 19
Additional Information: Three teams qualified for the 2025 Bassmaster College Series National Championship, one team placed sixth in the 2025 Bassmaster College Series National Championship and we won the 2025 Southern Collegiate State Championship.
Contact Information: John Pollard, 334-221-2068, jpollard@faulkner.edu
Florida State University Panama City offers life-changing educational and social opportunities that prepare students, faculty and community members to achieve their goals, develop a richer culture and foster a spirit of lifelong learning. Partnering with area military installations, industry leaders and other Florida State University departments and colleges, we tailor the educational experience to make higher education more accessible to the residents of northwest Florida. Enrollment: 4,000+
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: 6
Additional Information: First year in the College Series.
Contact Information: Travis Page, Coach, 850-527-6934, wtp25@fsu.edu
At High Point University (HPU), we believe in more than just educating students — we empower them to excel in life. As the Premier Life Skills University, HPU offers an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment, surrounded by caring people who are dedicated to your success. We’re proud to be named the No. 1 Best-Run College in the Nation by The Princeton Review in 2024, a testament to our commitment to providing the best possible experience for our students. Enrollment: 6,335
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
Additional Information: Relatively new team with a new athletic director with new goals.
Contact Information: William Frazier, Coach, 336-880-0627, wfrazier@highpoint.edu
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: Scott Burnett, 606-316-4465,
seburnett@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: 4,423
Team of the Year Titles: 0
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 53 (nine in 2025)
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 4 (two in 2024; two in 2025)
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 4 (2024 Bassmaster College Series at Clarks Hill; 2024 Bassmaster College Series National Championship; 2025 Bassmaster College Classic; 2025 Bassmaster College Series National Championship)
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 12
Current Number of Team Members: 36
Additional Team Highlights: 2023 MLF at Lake Hartwell. Top 15 in rankings over the last three years. Single biggest bag to ever cross Bassmaster Classic stage (35-9, Anderson Jones). Biggest bass in Bassmaster College Series history (11-5, Anderson Jones at 2023 Harris Chain event).
Contact Information: Liam Worley, Coach, 803-747-2305, lworley@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: 10,926
Team of the Year Titles: 0
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 10
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: 20
Additional Team Highlights: Back-to-back Top 10s in School of the Year. Three National Tournament wins in last three years. Building a Championship program for a reasonable college tuition.
Contact Information: Charles Thompson, 214-693-9869, charles.thompson@lsus.edu
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: 3,142
Team of the Year Titles: 1
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 18 (2025)
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 4
College Classic Bracket Champions: 1
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 6
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 51
Current Number of Team Members: 60
Additional Team Highlights: Bass Pro Shops School of the Year (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025); MLF National School of the Year (2021, 2023, 2024); MLF College National Champions (2023, 2025); Collegiate Bass National Champions (2025); 2024 stats — Wins: 10; Top 10 Finishes: 36.
Contact Information: William Crawford, 205-665-6216, wcrawford1@montevallo.edu
As a public comprehensive university dedicated to diversity, global awareness and intellectual curiosity, we actively engage students, faculty, staff and the community in collaborative scholarship, creative activity and research. Enrollment: 10,998
Team of the Year Titles: 0
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: Several
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 1
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 5
Current Number of Team Members: 55
Additional Team Highlights: Top 10 in School of the Year for ACA for the past five years. We are a student-led organization located just minutes from Kentucky Lake that has had much success over the past 10 years.
Contact Information: Jackson Kulijof, President, 270-977-1748, jkulijof@murraystate.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. 12 in Top Public Universities 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: 12,928
Team of the Year Titles: 1
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 10
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 4
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 7
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 8
Current Number of Team Members: 45
Additional Team Highlights: First-place Southern Collegiate (2023); second-place School of the Year (2024).
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: 4
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: 10
Additional Information: SEU is located in central Florida and surrounded by many lakes with 5 to 10 minutes from campus. 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.
Contact Information: David Driggers, Head Coach, 407-455-3903, dedriggers@seu.edu
Tennessee Wesleyan University • Athens, TN
Near the center of Athens, Tenn., Tennessee Wesleyan University (TWU) provides experiences one expects from a major university with the attention and nurturing a liberal arts education offers. Since its founding in 1857, TWU has been dedicated to helping students live a meaningful life. Offering more than 30 undergraduate and graduate programs, students prepare for in-demand careers in industries like business, science, health professions and education. Enrollment: 1,100
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: 0
Current Number of Team Members: 8
Additional Team Highlights: Working on building a championship team with this new program.
Contact information: Mike Keen, Coach, 423-718-2473, mkeen@tnwesleyan.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: 5
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: 16
Additional Information: Multiple MLF National Championship qualifications. Multiple Top 25 in School of the Year. MLF Top 10 Southern Collegiate win. Fourth in ACA National Title. Multiple Bassmaster Top 15s and Ultimate Angler qualifications through Bassmaster College Series.
Contact Information: Avery Padgett, 334-282-2211, averypadgett0812@gmail.com
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is the leading higher education institution of Central Appalachia. Founded in 1889, UPIKE remains steadfast in our commitment to preparing students for the future while creating intellectual, cultural and economic opportunities for Appalachia. Maintaining our commitment to Christian principles, UPIKE recognizes the infinite worth of each person, respecting a variety of religious expressions. Enrollment: 1,950
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: 0
Current Number of Team Members: 36
Additional Team Highlights: New program. One Bassmaster College Series National Championship qualification.
Contact information: Gene Nornhold, Coach, 859-585-3324, genenorhold@upike.edu
The mission of the University of South Carolina Union (USC) is to provide higher education and intellectual leadership, contributing to the primary mission of the USC System so stated as “outstanding education, research, creative activity, community engagement and services that drives community and economic impact or the benefit of the state, nation and world.” Enrollment: 1,392
Team of the Year Titles: 1 (Won the 2024 Bassmaster College Series Lunkers Trail Team of the Year)
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 6
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 1
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 4
Current Number of Team Members: 28
Additional Team Highlights: Won the Lunkers Trail Division for the Bassmaster College Series in 2024 and finished second in the Overall Team of the Year race. A relatively new program to the sport of bass fishing, the USC Union anglers burst onto the scene in 2021, transitioning from a club team to one that was under the athletic department’s umbrella. All 28 members on the team currently are on a fishing scholarship that can be stacked with academic merit as well. The school is currently in the process of renovating a massive on-campus, brick-style boat storage facility, complete with a “Bass Lounge” clubhouse for team members to utilize in between classes. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or looking to grow in the sport, USC Union provides the resources, coaching, and community to help you succeed. For additional information, check out our team social media pages — Facebook: USC Union Anglers; Instagram: USCUnionAnglers
Contact Information: Cameron Coone, Coach, 864-765-0126, coone@mailbox.sc.edu
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: 822
Team of the Year Titles: 0
Bassmaster National Championship Qualifications: 12
College Classic Bracket Qualifiers: 0
College Classic Bracket Champions: 0
Bassmaster College Series Wins: 0
Bassmaster College Series Top 10 Finishes: 2
Current Number of Team Members: 30
Additional Team Highlights: WVC is in its sixth year on the collegiate bass trail. In each of their first five 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 sixth place during the 2024-25 school year. Drew Gill is an alum of Wabash Valley College and is fishing in the professional ranks, and the team anticipates having anglers competing in the Bassmaster Opens in the spring of 2026. Scholarships and travel support are both provided to all of our anglers, making WVC a great place to grow as a student in the classroom and be seen on the collegiate tournament series waters.
Contact information: Todd Gill, WVC Bass Coach, 618-263-8633, wvcbass@iecc.edu
