Christian author, 1956 Athletics The Tennessee Temple athletic teams were called the Crusaders. The university was a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), primarily competing as an independent in the Mid-East Region of the Division I level. The Crusaders were also a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) from 2013–14 to 2014–15 (when the school closed). Tennessee Temple competed in 11 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer and track & field; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, softball (fast-pitch), track & field and volleyball. Club sports included cheerleading and wrestling. References External links Official website Official athletics website Defunct private universities and colleges in Tennessee Baptist universities and colleges in the United States Liberal arts colleges in Tennessee Universities and colleges in Chattanooga, Tennessee Baptist Christianity in Tennessee Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools Educational institutions established in 1946 Educational institutions disestablished in 2015 1946 establishments in Tennessee 2015 disestablishments in Tennessee