Northeastern State RiverHawks
The Northeastern State RiverHawks are the sports teams of Northeastern State University located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. They participate in the NCAA's Division II and in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.Name change
Northeastern State University announced on May 23, 2006, that it would be dropping "Redmen" and selecting a new mascot. The change was made proactively in response to the 2005 NCAA Native American mascot decision. The university announced its new athletic name as the RiverHawks on November 14, 2006.Sports sponsored
Men's basketball
In 2003, the men's basketball team won the Division II national championship, beating Kentucky Wesleyan 75–64.The university also offers participation in spirit squads at athletic and other school sponsored events.
The Northeastern State University cheerleaders are coached by Krystal Cooper. The Squad last competed in National Cheerleaders Association collegiate nationals in 2013, placing 3rd in the Intermediate Coed Division II category.Pom Squad
The Northeastern State University pom squad is currently coached by Lauren Perez.Notable alumni
