Athletics

The Sports Center, known as “Big Blue,” opened in 2000.
The Sports Center, known as “Big Blue,” opened in 2000.
This 1980s image provides a glimpse into the different team sports at ֲý then.
This 1980s image provides a glimpse into the different team sports at ֲý then.
The ֲý Athletics Hall of Fame recognizes individuals and teams.
The ֲý Athletics Hall of Fame recognizes individuals and teams.

Sports have always been an important part of ֲý’s culture. Students participate in Division III track and field, baseball, basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, field hockey, golf, rowing, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Students, staff, faculty, and community members cheer for the Ospreys from the stands. Additionally, the University offers club sports and intramural teams, allowing students to partake in physical activities for fun and recreation. ֲý values physical well-being and promotes sportsmanship, while focusing on the academic mission of the University.

In the institution’s early years, students, faculty, and staff alike swam in the picturesque setting of the pool in L Wing, shot hoops in the I Wing gymnasium, or went to bat at the baseball and softball fields. Since 2000, they have also been able to enjoy the Sports Center, known colloquially as “Big Blue” because of the color of the building, or take a jog around Stadium. Various fields and even the nearby bays and ocean are available venues for ֲý’s .

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