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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-AAA
Athletic Conferences Football: N/A
Basketball: West Coast Conference
School Colors Crimson and blue
School Nickname Iggy the Lion
Men Playing Varsity Sports 178 - 8%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 189 - 6%

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Unlike major football schools USC and UCLA, LMU lacks a football team. Perhaps this is the reason that the student body does not rally around sports teams. Students interested in sports go to USC, while students interested in the arts go to LMU. Athletics are huge among the athletes, but the ordinary student body is generally apathetic to the school’s sports teams. It’s too bad because the women’s teams at LMU are really talented. Both the women’s volleyball and women’s basketball teams are among the top teams in the nation. Among the guys, men’s lacrosse receives some attention from students. Although the school does offer IM sports, the challenge is to get students to participate and stick with them.

LMU is not a major sports school, but the teams deserve more support. For female athletes, LMU offers a chance to play at a school where the women’s teams have a stronger fan base than the men’s. The school offers women a strong athletic program in basketball, volleyball, swimming, water polo, and more. However, LMU needs to build more support overall for both men and women.

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Athletics at Loyola Marymount University

ninja0129

Mechanical Engineering '15

5.0
A+

D1 Sports Teams

Loyola can boast that they have D1 Division Soccer, Basketball, Baseball and Water Polo. Even though it's a smaller school, the quality of sports is excellent, with a lot of school spirit.

May 10, 2012

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CassandraJ

Mechanical Engineering '15

3.8
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Great School Support

Although sports are not the highest priority on campus, Loyola Marymount boasts some of the best student/school support there is. Students pack into the school gymnasium to support the basketball teams throughout the season. Just as popular and well supported are IM sports on campus. People play to stay in shape, improve their skills and just have a good time.

Apr 11, 2012

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Rup25

Business '11

3.5
B

Solid

LMU used to be considered a "basketball school" like Gonzaga, but those days are sadly over. Outside of basketball, the other LMU sports teams are actually quite good, but do not get as much hype or press (like water polo, soccer, baseball, rowing etc.)

Feb 09, 2012

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User rating for Loyola Marymount University - Athletics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 22 user reviews.

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How popular are varsity sports on campus?

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How would you describe the athletic facilities?

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Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Water polo
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
  • Water polo
Intramurals
  • 6-on-6 volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Foosball
  • Inner tube water polo
  • Soccer (outdoor)
  • Table tennis
  • Volleyball
Club Sports
  • Fencing
  • Lacrosse (men’s and women’s)
  • Rugby
  • Scuba
  • Soccer (men’s)
  • Volleyball (men’s and women’s)
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Burns Recreation and Aquatics Center
  • George C. Page Stadium
  • Gersten Pavilion
  • LMU Boathouse
  • LMU Outdoor Complex
  • Sullivan Field

Most Popular Sports

Women’s sports rule at LMU. Women’s volleyball and basketball are popular. Men’s sports like baseball, basketball, and lacrosse have their own following. Generally, sports have a small, loyal fan base, but overall, LMU athletics do not receive the attention that they deserve.

Most Overlooked Teams

While basketball and baseball receive the most attention, other sports at LMU are neglected until a particular team has a fabulous season. Students hear almost nothing about tennis, soccer, and cross country. Water polo is gaining in popularity because LMU boasts a particularly good team.

School Spirit

LMU athletics are not overwhelmingly popular, so school spirit is lacking when it comes to sports. However, school spirit becomes apparent whenever the volleyball team defeats Pepperdine (a major rival). If you wear an LMU sweatshirt in Los Angeles, a fellow student usually will strike up a conversation with the question, “Don’t you just love LMU?” Most students feel a sense of bitterness towards USC, which further unites them in a love for LMU.

Getting Tickets

For students, faculty, and staff, admission is free. For guests, tickets vary in price per sport. They range from four to eight dollars, while season tickets are more expensive, sometimes several hundred dollars. For tickets, go to the ticket office across from the entrance to Gersten Pavilion or call (310) 338-6095. Credit cards are accepted over the phone

Best Place to Take a Walk

LMU does not boast any walking trails, but students interested in a hike should check out trails in Malibu. There is also a bike path that links Marina del Rey and Playa del Rey. The best place for a walk in the area is the beach in Playa del Rey.

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