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Northwestern State Demons School History

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Northwestern State Demons




  • 1907
  • 1976
  • 2001
  • 2005
  • 2023
  • Northwestern State's first football team 1907

    Northwestern State’s first football team was fielded

    Northwestern State’s first football team was fielded in 1907. The team plays its home games at the 15,971 seat Harry Turpin Stadium in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
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  • 1976: The Northwestern State Demons baseball team

    Northwestern State Demons baseball team wins its first Southland Conference championship

    In 1976: The Northwestern State Demons baseball team wins its first Southland Conference championship and advances to the NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament for the first time.
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  • 2001: The Northwestern State Demons men’s basketball team

    Northwestern State Demons men’s basketball team wins its first Southland Conference tournament

    2001: The Northwestern State Demons men’s basketball team wins its first Southland Conference tournament and makes its first NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament appearance, upsetting Iowa 64-63 in the first round.
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  • Northwestern State women's basketball

    Northwestern State women’s basketball team wins their first Southland Conference championship

    In 2005: The Northwestern State women’s basketball team wins their first Southland Conference championship.
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  • Northwestern State Demons

    Northwestern State Demons men’s basketball team wins its third Southland Conference tournament

    In 2023: The Northwestern State Demons men’s basketball team wins its third Southland Conference tournament and makes its fourth NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament appearance, reaching the Sweet Sixteen for the first time in school history
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History of the Demons

The Northwestern State Demons have a long and proud history of success in NCAA athletics. From their beginnings as an NAIA school to becoming one of the top teams in the Southland Conference, they have been a force to be reckoned with since their inception. Their most successful season came in 2014 when they won both the Southland Conference regular season title and tournament championship, earning them an automatic bid into March Madness, where they made it to Sweet 16 before being eliminated by eventual National Champions UCONN Huskies.

Over time, Northwestern State has earned numerous accolades, including multiple conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances which is no small feat considering that many other schools are unable or unwilling to make such claims due to a lack of resources or talent available at smaller institutions like NSU. The Demons also boast impressive individual achievements from players who became NBA stars, such as Joe Dumars (Detroit Pistons) & Larry Johnson (Charlotte Hornets).

What makes this team so unique is not just about winning but how much pride each player takes when representing this program on national television every year during March Madness, something that can’t be said for many other college basketball programs today! Whether you’re a die-hard fan or enjoy watching great sports action – don’t miss out on catching some exciting games featuring your favorite Demon squad!

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College Sports Established
1884

Location
Natchitoches, Louisiana

College Name
Northwestern State University

Collegiate History
1987 - Present / NCAA Division I

Conference History
1987 - Present / Southland Conference

Nickname
Demons - We’re talking about the origins of the Northwestern State Demons nickname in the NCAA.

Northwestern State University is located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and its mascot is the Demon. The origin of this unique name dates back to 1923 when a group of students was discussing new names for their school teams during a student assembly meeting at Prather Coliseum on campus. One student suggested “Demons” as an appropriate moniker due to its strong connotations with strength and power – perfect for any athletic team!

The name was so popular that it soon became official, and since then has been used by all NWSU teams across various sports, including football, basketball, baseball, and more. It also serves as an excellent reminder of the university's commitment to excellence on and off the field/court/etc., something that all true Demons fans can appreciate! So there you have it – now you know how one small suggestion from a single student over 90 years ago always resulted in such an iconic nickname adopted by Northwestern State University!

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