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Ohio University - AthleticsCollege Prowler3.85
Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I
Conference
Mid-American Conference (MAC)
Men Playing Varsity Sports
206 - 3 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
195 - 2 %
College Prowler Take
If you are looking for a school with obsessed football fans who never miss a game and tailgate into the wee hours of the morning, look elsewhere. Sports are just not that big of a draw for OU students. Sure, there are pretty big crowds for the Miami and Homecoming games, but other than that, the bleachers are most often filled with more Athens citizens than students. Basketball draws a little more student support, thanks to the O-Zone student section, but for the most part, students are not die-hard OU sports fans. Interestingly enough, OU’s marching band, the Marching 110, is more popular than most sports teams, thanks to their energetic, eccentric performances. They’re so popular that a lot of people go to the football games just to watch the band; after their performances during halftime, people actually get up and leave! On the other hand, intramural sports are really popular, so if you don’t have the time (or talent) to play varsity, join one of the many intramural teams at OU. Students really get into their teams, and the competition is always fun and friendly. They are a great way to get your sports fix, meet people, and get a good workout. The same goes for club sports, especially the rugby teams, which have some of the wildest parties on campus. So, before you count out sports at OU, consider IM and club, both of which have a lot to offer students. Students Speak Out
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ohio2011 says: Ohio University 2011 Business  |
Sports are definitely on the rise...
Sports are definitely on the rise at OU. Our men's basketball team always has around 20 wins and competes for the conference title. The game atmosphere is usually pretty rockin! Football has been up and down, but the team has had some great moments like almost beating Ohio State and going to the GMAC Bowl.
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Anonymous says: |
Basketball and baseball are...
Basketball and baseball are probably the two biggest sports on campus. Basketball games are probably the most fun to watch because OU typically has a good team. The popular club sports are rugby, lacrosse, and hockey. (If you want to see a fast-paced game with lots of action, go watch the hockey team at Bird Arena.) |
Anonymous says: |
Our football team isn’t the best,...
Our football team isn’t the best, but the games are still fun to attend (so you can see the Marching 110 perform at half time). The basketball games are fun to go to because we have a great student-cheering crowd, and the team is pretty good. There are a ton of intramural sports to play. I love broomball; I play on a coed team, and we play late in the evening; it is a ton of fun. |
Anonymous says: |
Varsity sports at our school...
Varsity sports at our school haven’t had the best records in the past couple years, though many still attend the games since sometimes there isn’t anything else going on. Club sports are very popular, and our hockey team is one of the best in the country. IM sports are also something that many students like to get involved with their friends. |
Anonymous says: |
Basketball is very popular on...
Basketball is very popular on campus, even the intramural teams. IM basketball is divided into coed, competitive, and non-competitive, as well as by sex. So as you can see, it is definitely a popular sport to play. But sign up early, because competitive gets filled up fast. However, even if you do get stuck playing in the non-competitive league, you will still have some very tough teams to play. |
Interested in
Ohio University? FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Track and field (indoor and outdoor)
- Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Field hockey
- Swimming and diving
- Track and field (indoor and outdoor)
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Broomball
- Cornhole
- Disc golf
- Dodgeball
- Flag football
- Floor hockey
- Golf
- Racquetball
- Soccer (indoor, outdoor)
- Softball
- Table tennis
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Club Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball (men’s and women’s)
- Boxing
- Crew (men’s and women’s)
- Cycling
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Field hockey
- Gymnastics
- Ice hockey
- Kendo
- Lacrosse (men’s and women’s)
- Mixed martial arts
- Mountain biking
- Paintball
- Rugby (men’s and women’s)
- Soccer (men’s and women’s)
- Softball (fast pitch)
- Synchronized skating
- Tae Kwon Do
- Tennis
- Triathlon
- Ultimate Frisbee (men’s and women’s)
- Volleyball (men’s and women’s)
- Water polo (men's and women's)
- Waterskiing
- Wrestling
Athletic Fields
- Bird Ice Arena
- Charles J. Ping Center
- Charles J. Ping Student Recreation Center
- The Aquatic Center
- The Golf and Tennis Center
School Spirit
Though spirit for the athletic teams is lacking at OU, it can’t be denied that students bleed green and white. OU students are proud of their school, and students are generally happy with the choice they made. It is pretty hard to find someone who doesn’t love going to OU. Many students rarely leave campus, even to go home to see family! The sentimental attachment is even more obvious when the impending graduation creeps up on seniors. Right around graduation day, many students (guys and girls) can be seen literally sobbing over their beers because soon they’ll have to leave their beloved school.
Getting Tickets
Getting tickets to a sporting event isn’t really necessary, unless it’s a big-draw game like Homecoming or against OU’s rival, the Miami (of Ohio) Redhawks. Usually the bleachers, which can seat 24,000, are rarely packed. But go ahead and snag some tickets (free for students) before heading to the aforementioned big games just in case.
Most Popular Sports
Basketball, football, swimming & diving, rugby
Most Overlooked Teams
Baseball, soccer
Best Place to Take a Walk
The Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, which is simply known as the bike path, winds for 17 miles around campus along the Hocking River, making it a prime spot to rollerblade, bike, or take a leisurely stroll.
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