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Middle Tennessee State University - Athletics - Athletics - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Athletics

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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-A
Athletic Conferences Football: Sun Belt Conference
Basketball: Sun Belt Conference
School Colors Royal blue and white
School Nickname Winged horse named Lightning
Men Playing Varsity Sports 262 - 3%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 130 - 1%
Students Receiving Athletic Financial Aid Football: 89
Basketball: 25
Baseball: 36
Cross Country/Track: 40
Other Sports: 93
Graduation Rates of Athletic Financial Aid Recipients Football: 33%
Basketball: 50%
Baseball: 71%
Cross Country/Track: 50%
Other Sports: 69%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

MTSU offers a variety of sports in which students can participate or watch. On any given evening in the spring, 40 students could be playing touch football on one end of campus, while the other end reverberates with cheers from a baseball game. Students are constantly gathering to throw Frisbees, footballs, and anything else that flies. Many students are active without the aid of a club and simply gather on a regular basis to participate in everything from lacrosse to 14th-century battling.


The football team was promoted to Division I in 2001 and despite getting off to a rough start, the team clinched the Sun Belt championship in 2006 and won a bid to the Motor City Bowl. Increased advertising has also improved attendance and gotten students and faculty excited. Baseball, softball, and men’s and women’s basketball have held consistently strong records, and the Lady Raiders basketball team has won several conference championships. But overall, the athletic contribution at MTSU could be greater when compared with other schools of its size.

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Athletics at Middle Tennessee State University

GitcheGumee

Accounting '14

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I do not particularly care about athletics. They bore me.

May 23, 2012

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Athletics at Middle Tennessee State University

bdw3p

Health Service Preparatory Studies '14

5.0
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Athletics at MTSU

The athletics at MTSU is amazing. All the students get involved and we have a huge fan support. The facilities are great and we have gotten a lot of new facilities to incorporate all the needs. Before any game whether it be baseball, football, basketball, or any other sports, the students get together we tailgate, show our support and really try to pump the team and the crowd up. You couldn't ask for a better athletic department or fan base.

Apr 23, 2012

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1CourtneyW

Education '15

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GO RAIDERS!!!!!!

Participation in the Rowdy Raiders, boosted school spirit during football season. Watching the basketball team win big in the conference and advance on to the NIT really boosts school pride and spirit. The community also shows their support and encouragement through their givings and presence.

Mar 14, 2012

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User rating for Middle Tennessee State University - Athletics is 3.5 out of 5 based on 30 user reviews.

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
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Basketball (3-on-3, 5-on-5)
  • Dodgeball
  • Football (arena, flag)
  • Golf
  • Racquetball
  • Soccer (indoor, outdoor)
  • Softball
  • Sports trivia
  • Table tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball (indoor, sand)
Club Sports
  • Baseball
  • Boxing
  • Clay target
  • Cricket
  • Fencing
  • Footbag
  • Hockey (ice, inline)
  • Lacrosse
  • Martial arts
  • Paintball
  • Racquetball
  • Rugby (men’s, women’s)
  • Skydiving
  • Soccer (men’s, women’s)
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball (men’s, women’s)
  • Wheelchair sports
  • Wrestling
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Campus Recreation Center
  • Murphy Center Complex

Most Popular Sports

Football, men’s and women’s basketball, and women’s rugby are widely talked about.

Most Overlooked Teams

Baseball games do not attract many students, but the team has been consistently strong.

School Spirit

Tailgating is an extremely important activity. On Saturdays, the campus fills with trucks, campers, and people with grills. School spirit is increasing as the population grows and the athletics department advertises the games better.

Getting Tickets

Students are admitted free with their ID, but don’t worry about not getting a seat. The stadium never fills, even when the University paid more than $80,000 in 2004 for Big Boi to perform at halftime of a football game specifically to fill the stands. Discounted student guest tickets are available at the Athletic Ticket Office in Floyd Stadium (Gate 1A).

Best Place to Take a Walk

Peck Forest, the wooded acre between Peck Hall and Cope Administration Building.

Did You Know?
  • Logos and jerseys for MTSU's varsity sports teams only say either Middle Tennessee or MT,
  • instead of the University's full name or abbreviation. This is being done to avoid a logo change should the school change its name to University of Middle Tennessee, as it has long been rumored.
  • MTSU made Lightning, a winged horse, its mascot in 1998 when the athletics department updated its image before being upgraded to Division I-A in football.

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