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Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division III
Conference
Centennial Conference
School Colors
Cardinal red and grey
Men Playing Varsity Sports
279 - 30 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
160 - 12 %
College Prowler Take
In general, people don’t come to Muhlenberg for the sports; they are something that you might get involved with because you always played in high school or are looking for something fun to do to stay in shape. The Mules compete in the Centennial Conference with Bryn Mawr, Dickinson, Franklin & Marshall, Gettysburg, Haverford, Johns Hopkins, Swarthmore, Ursinus, Washington, Washington and Lee, and McDaniel. They are members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III and Eastern College Athletic Conference. Muhlenberg’s sports are important to the students who play them, but they are largely neglected by the student body unless you have friends on the team. This isn’t to say that the teams aren’t successful; you just don’t typically see them having a huge following on campus. Muhlenberg offers a wide variety of intramurals and club sports, and Frisbee golf is a popular pastime for students. Sports aren’t the main reason you come to Muhlenberg, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with them. In many cases, the teams probably aren’t given the credit that they deserve just because the general student population is unaware of what goes on with them. A lot of times, you are more likely to hear about the latest theatrical production than the game over the weekend. While you probably won’t get really into the sports as a spectator, those who play seem to really enjoy it. There are several teams with impressive records, and there is always a lot of fun to be had just by being part of a team. Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
I had hoped to play soccer when I...
I had hoped to play soccer when I came here, but I ended up dropping it because I got involved with so many other things. Muhlenberg was appealing to me, though, because I knew I could play competitively, but I wasn’t at a school where sports were so important that I wouldn’t have fun with it, too. I might try to pick it up again next year. |
Anonymous says: |
I don’t feel like athletics are...
I don’t feel like athletics are all that popular at Muhlenberg, but that may simply be because I don’t play. My dad calls me up to tell me when we win a game, and always sounds bummed when I have no idea what he’s talking about. I feel like a lot of people I know are like that; we’re more likely to know the latest show being shown in the Center for the Arts than the score of the big game of the weekend. |
Anonymous says: |
If you’re looking for somewhere...
If you’re looking for somewhere that you can play sports and have fun, you can do that here. If you’re looking for a school that puts a huge emphasis on sports, this probably isn’t the right place for you to go. |
Anonymous says: |
Although sports aren’t that big in...
Although sports aren’t that big in general, there are some that are more popular. Some people get into football. |
Anonymous says: |
The school is pretty supportive of...
The school is pretty supportive of the football team, and most sports have their own house off campus. |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross country
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track (indoor and outdoor)
- Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross country
- Field hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track (indoor and outdoor)
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- Air hockey
- Basketball
- Billiards
- Cross country
- Floor hockey
- Foosball
- Football
- Frisbee golf
- Racquetball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Club Sports
- Cycling
- Fencing
- Ice hockey
- Rugby
- Volleyball
Gyms and Facilities
- John Deitrich Field House - The Field House has an indoor track, basketball and tennis courts.
- Life Sports Center - The Life Sports Center is where you can find all of Muhlenberg’s sport and fitness facilities. It is the general name given to the building that houses Memorial Hall, the Field House, offices, classrooms, racquetball and squash courts, the pool, and exercise and weight rooms. After being under construction for a year, the new three-story fitness building that is connected to the older sections includes a new weight training area, cardio-fitness area, athletic training facilities, dance and aerobic facilities, and new classrooms. The new Life Sports Center was completed in the fall of 2004.
- Memorial Hall - Memorial Hall is where you can find the newly resurfaced and repainted basketball court. This is also where Muhlenberg holds big events like concerts.
Athletic Fields
Cedarcreek Field, Field House, Lehigh County Fields, Memorial Hall, Scotty Wood Stadium/Frank Marino Field, Varsity Field
Getting Tickets
There is no need to buy tickets to sporting events on campus, and they are rarely crowded unless it is a big event like Homecoming.
Most Popular Sports
Football, men’s soccer, and women’s basketball are among the most popular varsity sports on campus. In actuality, Frisbee golf is definitely one of the top sports on campus, even though it isn’t an organized campus sport.
Most Overlooked Teams
The men’s golf team has won four Centennial Conference championships in the past 10 years. This is more than any other sport on campus. Their success, however, is not widely known to most students. There are usually fewer than 10 people on the team, and they only have one home meet during their entire season. Combined with the fact that golf isn’t a huge spectator sport, it is easy for this team to go largely unnoticed.
Best Place to Take a Walk
Cedar Beach Park, Trexler Park, neighborhoods surrounding campus
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