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Athletics

Quick Stats

Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conferences Football: Midwest Conference
Basketball: Midwest Conference
School Colors Navy blue and white
School Nickname Viking
Men Playing Varsity Sports 194 - 30%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 112 - 15%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

It’s not a good sign for the athletic department when most students don’t know what the school mascot is. And the gym is just far enough that some have no idea where it is, so game attendance is low. This is a Division III school, so sports aren’t extremely serious anyway, but the department definitely takes the backseat. Unfortunately, the sports teams do not usually have a winning record, which is the main reason athletics remains overlooked. There is a fair amount of sports participation. The athletic schedule is pretty demanding, so those who are involved do take their team seriously. Their teammates end up being the people they see most often, no matter the season.

There is probably more participation in club and intramural sports than in varsity sports. The ultimate Frisbee team remains a campus favorite, and quite a few people play intramural basketball. varsity, club, or intramural sports can be as serious as you want them to be. Most use them as a break from the rigor of academia but do not consider them a bigger priority.

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Athletics at Lawrence University

summed

'15

History

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We Have Athletics?

Other than having one friend on the track team, I virtually never hear about athletics at Lawrence. The football team is sad, especially considering I was raised to worship the pigskin. If you're looking for exciting athletics, Lawrence is not the place for you.

Jan 07, 2011

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Athletics at Lawrence University

katethegreat278

'12

Music History and Literature

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Not a Sporty School

Sports are not a huge part of campus life at Lawrence. Very few students attend the games of any sport, and our sports teams are nothing to write home about.

Jul 21, 2010

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Athletics at Lawrence University

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Basketball, due to its recent...

Basketball, due to its recent success, is popular, but otherwise there is poor attendance at other varsity sporting events. A lot of students tend to participate in intramural sports though.

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Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Ice hockey
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Fencing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Darts
  • Flag football
  • Wiffleball
Club Sports
  • Bicycling
  • Crew (men’s and women’s)
  • Hockey (women’s)
  • Karate
  • Ninjutsu
  • Outdoor recreation
  • Rock climbing
  • Running
  • Swing dancing
  • Ultimate Frisbee (coed, women’s)
  • Volleyball (men’s)
  • Won Hwa Do
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Alexander Gymnasium
  • Banta Bowl
  • Buchanan Kiewit Recreation Center
  • Whiting Field

Most Popular Sports

Basketball and hockey

Most Overlooked Teams

Softball, soccer

School Spirit

You will rarely see anyone besides athletes sporting Lawrence gear, outside of freshman studies T-shirts. While school spirit of the most blatant kind is not apparent, Lawrentians seem to harbor a love for their school. In addition to commiserating with one another over the course load and the weird meat at Downer, school spirit is evident in large concert events and special events in which students with different interests come together. While they may complain about the cold winters or the cinder block freshman dorms, in the end they appreciate the education they receive here.

Getting Tickets

Free admission

Best Place to Take a Walk

Along the Fox River

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