|
|
Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I
Conference
Mountain West Conference
School Colors
Black and red
School Mascot
Monty Montezuma
Men Playing Varsity Sports
246 - 2 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
233 - 3 %
College Prowler Take
The athletic program at San Diego State is slowly becoming a successful Division I competitor. The men and women’s basketball are well overlooked and underrated, and the soccer and baseball teams are up and coming. Though football brings the crowd and fans to games, it still has yet to be a strong contender in the Mountain West Conference. Home games can be exciting, especially when we are squaring off against big teams, such as UCLA. Even if the Aztecs don’t win, it is still an enjoyable way to spend an evening, as long as you’re not a sore loser. Despite the fact that San Diego State doesn't bring student fans like teams in the Pac-10 or Big East, the student section here is finally filling up its seats. A lot of students participate in intramural sports on campus, and they are a good way to keep in shape while having fun. Overall, they tend to get very competitive. Groups of friends usually form teams and participate in sports that they excel in. Club sports are a great option for students who specialize in specific sports offered, and they tend to fill the void left by a somewhat lack of varsity sports. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
Anonymous says:  |
Varsity and intramural sports are...
Varsity and intramural sports are big on campus. Football, baseball, and basketball are the big varsity sports on campus. Almost every common sport is played as an intramural at SDSU, and anyone can join up or create a team for themselves. |
Anonymous says: |
Varsity sports are somewhat big,...
Varsity sports are somewhat big, but they are not nearly as popular as in other schools such as UCLA. Intramural sports are pretty popular, and a lot of people participate in them for fun. |
Anonymous says: |
Ha-ha, I’ve been to a few...
Ha-ha, I’ve been to a few basketball games, but it’s hard to get out there and support your teams when they aren’t worth crap. Around campus, our sports teams are kind of a joke. |
Anonymous says: |
Sports are semi-big on campus—at...
Sports are semi-big on campus—at least, they are to those who care enough to watch. And unfortunately, that is not too many people. |
Anonymous says: |
The games are free to students,...
The games are free to students, which is a really nice benefit. The teams aren’t that great, but the basketball games are a lot of fun to watch. Intramural sports are run through the ARC, and there are a lot of different sports to choose from, whether you’re interested in softball or dodgeball. |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
- Water polo
Intramurals
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Dodgeball
- Flag football
- Kickball
- Racquetball
- Soccer (indoor, outdoor)
- Softball
- Tennis
- White-water rafting
Club Sports
- Badminton
- Crew (men’s)
- Cycling/triathlon
- Dance
- Ice hockey
- Lacrosse (men’s and women’s)
- Rugby
- Ski and snowboard
- Soccer (men’s and women’s)
- Surfing
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball (men’s and women’s)
- Waterskiing
- Wrestling
Gyms and Facilities
- Viejas Arena - Also known as the Aztec Bowl, this 12,000+ seat arena not only hosts the SDSU men and women’s basketball teams, but houses major national performance acts as well.
- Aztec Athletics Center - The Athletics Center is home to Aztec Athletic programs, as well as the Athletic Administration. The Athletic Center not only added on to the team training space, but also made it possible for other athletic facilities to better utilize the space that was once used for administrative offices, freeing up room for facilities available to all students.
- Aztec Recreation Center - The ARC is located next to the Viejas Arena (formerly Cox Arena), and it includes almost everything that you could want out of a gym—a cardio room, a weight room, a fitness room, a climbing wall, and several basketball courts. The ARC provides up-to-date equipment, as well as a concession facility. The ARC also offers several free classes for members, ranging from yoga to Pilates to cycling.
- Aztecs Aquaplex - A pool complex located next to Tony Gwynn Stadium and across from Chapultepec Hall. The complex houses three different pools, including a 50-meter one for lap swimming, a 7,200 square-foot recreation pool, and a hydrotherapy spa.
- Peterson Gym - Located across from the ARC, Peterson Gym is home to several courts that are utilized primarily by the school’s sports teams. In the back of the gym, there are several racquetball courts, as well as an indoor driving range for any aspiring golfers.
- Qualcomm Stadium - Located off campus in Mission Valley and across the eight freeway, Qualcomm Stadium is home to all Aztec football home games.
- Tennis and Softball Complex - Twelve full-size tennis courts and a 3,300 square-foot tennis center building are available to staff, faculty, and students of San Diego State. The Softball Stadium complex features a lighted, natural grass field and permanent seating for approximately 300 spectators.
- Tony Gwynn Stadium - Tony Gwynn Stadium is home to the Aztecs and seats 5,000 people. During the summer, the stadium is now home to the San Diego Surf Dawgs, a new team in California’s Golden Baseball League.
Athletic Fields
Viejas Arena, Tony Gwinn Stadium, SDSU Softball Stadium, The Sports Deck
Getting Tickets
Students are given free tickets to games. To purchase other tickets, visit goaztecs.com, Viajas Arena box office, or Student Services Box Office.
Most Popular Sports
Football, basketball
Most Overlooked Teams
Soccer has been extremely competitive in the Pac-10 Conference, and baseball is earning respect under the coaching staff of former San Diego Padre, Tony Gwinn.
Best Place to Take a Walk
Walks and runs through campus are common, avoid taking runs around the College Area because it isn’t the safest area in San Diego, especially at night.
Did You Know?The University’s first sport was rowing, but there were no coaches. The school’s first colors were white and gold.
Most Recent Contributing Author
Name: Brennan Wasan
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Major: Communications Life without music could never be imagined.
Contributing Author Internship
College Prowler is actively seeking talented students to be "Contributing Authors," and assist with updating
the College Prowler guide to their school. This is a great opportunity for a student to gain internship experience, be a part of a nationally
recognized company, gain tremendous exposure, utilize new media techniques, and share advice with high school students about what life is
really like at your college. Read more about the internship.
|
|
