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Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I
NCAA Division I-AA for football
Conference
Southern Conference
School Colors
Purple and white
Men Playing Varsity Sports
236 - 9 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
97 - 3 %
College Prowler Take
Furman athletics are not nearly as big as they are at many larger institutions. However, Furman does have several very strong teams. Football gets the most attention on campus and has the best turnout, but the soccer and golf teams are also very competitive. Intramural and club sports have a strong presence on campus with a high level of participation. There seems to be something for all students, whether they are serious about their sport or they are trying it out for the first time. Students actually seem to get more excited and competitive about their intramural team than varsity sports. Besides football, the majority of students don’t attend Furman athletic events. The athletic department is constantly trying to increase student attendance, and students who do go usually end up getting hooked. Furman’s teams are great for such a small school; they just need more student support. Students Speak Out
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Sports are big, but not like they...
Sports are big, but not like they would be at a large school. People get really into intramurals, though. In fact, our men’s club rugby team has placed in national tournaments. |
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Football and basketball are the...
Football and basketball are the biggest sports on campus. I don’t think intramural sports are as big here as they are at other schools. |
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The sporting events don’t have...
The sporting events don’t have many student spectators, but they’re fun when you go. Football games get the largest attendance and are social events on the weekends. Intramural sports are fun, and anyone can participate, regardless of athletic skill (or lack thereof). They’re also fun to watch if you aren’t into playing. |
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Varsity sports are not as big as...
Varsity sports are not as big as at large public universities, but the quality of our teams is incredible for the size of the student body. There are lots of home games here, so if you want to be a fan, it’s easy to get to the games! Intramural sports are mainly big with the frats and sororities. |
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Our football, soccer, and...
Our football, soccer, and basketball teams are good and really fun to watch. Intramurals are really fun in the fall and spring in particular. |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Football
- Sand volleyball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Club Sports
- Aikido
- Baseball
- Boxing
- Cycling
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Golf
- Handball
- Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Powerlifting
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Triathalon
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
Gyms and Facilities
- Belk Complex for Track & Field - This track is made with Olympic-like, Mondo rubber surface. It holds eight, 42-inch lanes, as well as high jump, long jump, triple jump, and pole vault runways in the center. Students hope to add a press box, field house for equipment storage, and seating for 3,000 fans through fundraising.
- Furman Golf Course - As one of the best collegiate courses in the country, these 170 acres include a separate practice area, clubhouse for the men’s and women’s golf teams, a driving range, locker rooms, a meeting area, chipping and putting greens, practice bunkers, and a heated and covered tee.
- Mickel Tennis Center - This complex features four indoor courts, a clubhouse office, locker rooms for home and visiting teams, a lobby, lounge, and a viewing area. The center also includes an outside stadium court with seating for 400 people and 12 additional outdoor courts, seven of which are lighted.
- Physical Activities Center - This newly renovated complex is for student recreation and workout purposes. It houses a brand new gymnasium, a fitness center with aerobic and weightlifting equipment, swimming and diving pools, class and lecture rooms, dressing rooms, a dance studio, one main basketball court and two crosscourts, eight badminton courts, and three volleyball courts.
- Sports Medicine Center - With two locations on campus, they offer athletic event coverage, professional consultations, clinical education and internships, sports therapy, customized sport orthotics, treatment of musculoskeletal injury, back rehabilitation programs, aquatic exercise therapy, and therapeutic massage.
- Strength & Conditioning Center - This 7,000 square-foot center features the newest weight training and exercise equipment. A professional, full-time strength coach helps student-athletes reach their full potential.
- Timmons Arena - This 100,000 -square-foot arena seats 5,000 people for basketball and another thousand for concerts and other school and community activities. It is home to the football, volleyball, and men’s and women’s basketball programs.
Athletic Fields
Furman Baseball Stadium, Paladin Football Stadium, Pepsi Softball Stadium, Stone Soccer Stadium
Getting Tickets
All sporting events are free with a Furman ID; otherwise, call (864) 294-3099.
Most Popular Sports
Basketball, football, and soccer are the major sporting events on campus. Students attend the games as social events and follow the teams with some regularity.
Most Overlooked Teams
Sports such as volleyball, track and field and tennis often do very well each season but do not gather the hype of the more popular sports such as football and soccer.
Best Place to Take a Walk
Around the lake
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