The defining achievement for any student-athlete is being named a national champion. Salisbury University is recognized as one of the most competitive intercollegiate athletics programs in the country and has celebrated 23 Division III team national championships in just over three decades dating back to 1986.
Most recently, the Sea Gulls won the 2023 men's lacrosse national championship with a 17-12 win over Tufts in Philadelphia to earn the program's 13th national championship in program history.
SU's other national championship programs are Sea Gull field hockey, baseball and women's lacrosse.
Salisbury University National Championship Teams
|
Year
|
Sport
|
Head Coach
|
| 2023 |
Men's Lacrosse |
Jim Berkman |
| 2021 |
Baseball
|
Troy Brohawn |
| 2021 |
Women's Lacrosse
|
Jim Nestor |
| 2017 |
Men's Lacrosse
|
Jim Berkman |
| 2016 |
Men's Lacrosse
|
Jim Berkman |
|
2014
|
Women's Lacrosse
|
Jim Nestor |
| 2013 |
Women's Lacrosse
|
Jim Nestor |
| 2012 |
Men's Lacrosse
|
Jim Berkman |
| 2011 |
Men's Lacrosse
|
Jim Berkman |
| 2010 |
Women's Lacrosse
|
Jim Nestor |
| 2009 |
Field Hockey
|
Dawn Chamberlin |
| 2008 |
Men's Lacrosse
|
Jim Berkman |
|
2007
|
Men's Lacrosse
|
Jim Berkman
|
|
2005
|
Field Hockey
|
Dawn Chamberlin
|
|
2005
|
Men's Lacrosse
|
Jim Berkman
|
|
2004
|
Field Hockey
|
Dawn Chamberlin
|
|
2004
|
Men's Lacrosse
|
Jim Berkman
|
|
2003
|
Field Hockey
|
Dawn Chamberlin
|
|
2003
|
Men's Lacrosse
|
Jim Berkman
|
|
1999
|
Men's Lacrosse
|
Jim Berkman
|
|
1995
|
Men's Lacrosse
|
Jim Berkman
|
|
1994
|
Men's Lacrosse
|
Jim Berkman
|
|
1986
|
Field Hockey
|
Karen Weaver
|
Men's Lacrosse (13) - 2023, 2017, 2016, 2012, 2011, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2003, 1999, 1995, 1994
Field Hockey (5) - 2009, 2005, 2004, 2003, 1986
Women's Lacrosse (4) - 2021, 2014, 2013, 2010
Baseball (1) - 2021
Salisbury University has had its share of individual national champions as well. From 1978 through today, the Sea Gulls have boasted 24 individual champions, 18 in the track & field program and six in the now-defunct wrestling program.
Salisbury University National Championship Individuals (24)
| Year |
Student-Athlete |
Sport |
Event/Weight Class |
| 2016 |
Luke Campbell
|
Outdoor Track & Field |
110-meter hurdles |
| 2016 |
Luke Campbell
|
Outdoor Track & Field |
400-meter hurdles |
| 2016 |
Luke Campbell
|
Indoor Track & Field |
60-meter hurdles |
| 2016 |
Luke Campbell, Eric Halton, Jerel Madison, Zach Schmelz |
Indoor Track & Field |
4x400-meter relay |
|
2015
|
Luke Campbell
|
Outdoor Track & Field
|
110-meter hurdles
|
|
2015
|
Luke Campbell
|
Outdoor Track & Field
|
400-meter hurdles
|
| 2015 |
Luke Campbell
|
Indoor Track & Field |
60-meter hurdles |
| 2014 |
Luke Campbell
|
Outdoor Track & Field |
400-meter hurdles |
| 2014 |
Luke Campbell
|
Outdoor Track & Field |
110-meter hurdles |
| 2014 |
Luke Campbell
|
Indoor Track & Field |
60-Meter Hurdles |
| 2013 |
Luke Campbell
|
Outdoor Track & Field |
110-Meter Hurdles |
| 2013 |
Chelsea Tavik
|
Outdoor Track & Field |
Shot Put |
| 2012 |
Chelsea Tavik
|
Indoor Track & Field |
Shot Put |
| 2010 |
Brandon Fugett
|
Outdoor Track & Field |
Shot Put |
| 2010 |
Cory Beebe
|
Outdoor Track & Field |
400-Meter Hurdles |
| 2009-10 |
Delannie Spriggs
|
Indoor Track & Field |
55-Meter Dash |
| 2009 |
Brandon Fugett
|
Outdoor Track & Field |
Shot Put |
| 2009 |
Cory Beebe
|
Outdoor Track & Field |
400-Meter Hurdles |
| 1980-81 |
John Dolch
|
Wrestling |
134 pounds |
| 1979-80 |
John Dolch
|
Wrestling |
134 pounds |
| 1979-80 |
Mark Jarocz
|
Wrestling |
177 pounds |
| 1978-79 |
Joe Jarocz
|
Wrestling |
190 pounds |
| 1978-79 |
Mark Jarocz
|
Wrestling |
177 pounds |
| 1978-79 |
Eddie Bailey
|
Wrestling |
118 pounds |
