and field and volleyball.
Women's sports: basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, and volleyball
Co-ed programs: cheerleading
The Catawba College football team holds the distinction of winning not only the inaugural, but also the second annual Tangerine Bowl, now known as the Citrus Bowl, while allowing only six points. On January 1, 1947, they defeated Maryville College 31–6 and on January 1, 1948, they defeated Marshall University 7–0. The current coach is Tyler Haines.
Catawba College has fielded an eSports team since 2018.
=== Catawba Indians nickname ===
In 2005, the NCAA cited Catawba College as a school with a "hostile" or "abusive" nickname. While the NCAA cannot force a school to change a nickname, it has promised to deny post-season hosting privileges to schools in violation. In response to the designation, Catawba College officials filed a formal appeal to continue the use of the "Catawba Indians" name. Citing the approval of the Catawba …
