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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-AAA
Athletic Conferences Football: N/A
Basketball: Southern Conference
School Colors Maroon and white
School Nickname Cougars
Men Playing Varsity Sports 152 - 5%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 205 - 3%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

While most of the teams on campus have their fair share of achievements, only with basketball do you get any real athletic excitement at the College of Charleston. Being very arts-driven, the overwhelming majority of the student population didn’t come here because of a certain team or because of the College’s athletic reputation. The same can be said about the student athletes; they are laid-back, just like “regular” Charleston students, and do not strut about campus boasting about their achievements and talents. Cougar fans love to support their teams here anyway. Many basketball games are televised and excited students crowd the Carolina First Arena to be a part of the action. Everyone else joins in by cheering from their couches at home, as if they were in the stadium bleachers.

Overall, College of Charleston may not be the place for a sports fanatic, unless he or she would be willing to watch the games on TV. Basketball games score fans, but the other sports are mostly neglected by the student body. It doesn't help that the track, soccer, and baseball fields are out of walking distance and only accessible by car.

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Athletics at College of Charleston

mitzy13

'14

Business Administration and Management

3.5
B

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The athletics scene is good. We don't have a football team but going to basketball games is always fun.

Feb 10, 2012

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Athletics at College of Charleston

danaann14

'13

Business Administration and Management

3.8
B+

Athletics

A big sport for my school is basketball. Usually, we all participate and watch whatever games are going on at home.

Jan 19, 2012

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Athletics at College of Charleston

betenbad

'14

Biology

4.6
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College of Charleston Basketball Team

When talking about sports at the College of Charleston, the only sport that comes to mind is basketball. People go crazy for it here. The students really get into it with body painting and crowd surfing. Even in a total shut out, most people will stay until the final buzzer just to support our players.

Dec 13, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

How popular are varsity sports on campus?

How popular are intramurals and club sports?

How would you describe the athletic facilities?

Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Golf
  • Sailing
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Equestrian
  • Golf
  • Sailing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Aerobics
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Chess
  • Disc golf
  • Dodgeball
  • Flag football
  • Floor hockey
  • Kayaking
  • Kickball
  • Pickleball
  • Racquetball
  • Rock climbing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Surfing
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wiffleball
  • Yoga
Club Sports
  • Aikido
  • Badminton
  • Belly dance
  • Boxing
  • Crew
  • Fencing
  • Field hockey
  • Karate
  • Lacrosse
  • Roller hockey
  • Rugby (men's and women's)
  • Running/marathon
  • Soccer (men's and women's)
  • Swimming
  • Taekwondo
  • Tennis
  • Triathlon
  • Ultimate Frisbee (men's and women's)
  • Water sports
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Carolina First Arena
  • Patriots Point
  • Stern Student Center
  • Training Room
  • Walker Sailing Complex
  • Weight Room

Most Popular Sports

Baseball and basketball—these are pretty much the only two sports CofC students care to watch.

Most Overlooked Teams

Equestrian, women's volleyball

School Spirit

With a basketball team of somewhat high reputation, students will rally behind CofC athletics, even if they’re not sports fans. Athletics at the College of Charleston are no more popular than theater, music, or any other area of interest, and school spirit seems to be expended on all of these things. Musicians gather in the outdoor areas of campus and perform drum circles, and students flock to see student-written plays. The pride that students have in each other and in the College reaches to all areas—beyond athletics.

Getting Tickets

Basketball games at the College of Charleston are a big deal, and certain games, like those against the Citadel or Davidson, are talked about a week before they happen. Without getting tickets ahead of time (like an hour before the game), you’ll be watching from your couch. Most other sporting events are not difficult to get tickets, and students and spectators can buy tickets at the door.

Best Place to Take a Walk

The Battery, Waterfront Park, James Island County Park, anywhere south of Broad Street. Charleston is a scenic and pedestrian-friendly city. Anyone who is interested in architecture, history, or anyone who simply wants some brisk exercise should take a stroll in this extremely flat and walkable city.

Did You Know?

The sailing team won the coed national championship in 2006 and 2007.

College of Charleston recently beat the reigning national champions University of North Carolina in men's basketball in what ESPN declared an "instant classic."

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