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San Diego State University - Athletics - Athletics - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-A
Athletic Conferences Football: Mountain West Conference
Basketball: Mountain West Conference
School Colors Black and red
School Nickname Monty Montezuma
Men Playing Varsity Sports 222 - 2%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 269 - 2%
Students Receiving Athletic Financial Aid Football: 83
Basketball: 25
Baseball: 30
Cross Country/Track: 22
Other Sports: 183
Graduation Rates of Athletic Financial Aid Recipients Football: 50%
Basketball: 100%
Baseball: 22%
Cross Country/Track: 50%
Other Sports: 58%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

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.

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Athletics at San Diego State University

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Psychology '12

5.0
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Aztec Basketball

The Aztec basketball team has outstanding fan support. The student section at home games is always sold out and the crowd is extremely loud and pumped up. Attending the basketball games is a must for any sports fan and they are always a blast!

Apr 29, 2012

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Athletics at San Diego State University

sportychic24

Kinesiology and Exercise Science '14

5.0
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Aztecs for Life

The athletics at San Diego State are amazing. The students love going to the games and showing their school spirit. ESPN even calls our student section "The Show." The athletes are all very nice and it is really cool to see them walking around campus like celebrities. The athletic facilities and trainers are great as well, our football team even play at Qualcomm Stadium where the NFL's Chargers play!

Apr 10, 2012

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Athletics at San Diego State University

kcalexandra

Mathematics '14

4.2
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Go Aztecs!

There are a variety of sports here at SDSU, but the biggest is men's basketball. Our student section has been referred to as one of the loudest and most spirited. I would say there is a huge amount of school spirit going around. We even have our own version of "Black and Yellow" that was changed to "Black and Red" for the Aztec Men's Basketball team. We also have the Aztec Recreational Center (ARC) which is extremely popular as well as our Aquaplex that includes swimming lanes, a spa, and an area for water volleyball. Access to basketball and tennis courts are also available. A wide variety of fitness classes are also offered. The ARC, however, can get extremely crowded so it's best to go early or late at night to avoid lines for machines.

Apr 05, 2012

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User rating for San Diego State University - Athletics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 46 user reviews.

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Qualcomm Stadium This is where the football team plays its home games. The games are really fun to attend! There's cheering, music, and a cannon blasts every time the team scores a touchdown!
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Basketball Game SDSU is known for its basketball team. This is where the team plays. The basketball games are very fun to attend. The student section of the arena is very loud and active during the games.
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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
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • 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
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Aztec Athletics Center
  • Aztec Recreation Center (ARC)
  • Aztecs Aquaplex
  • Peterson Gymnasium
  • Qualcomm Stadium
  • SDSU Practice Facility
  • Tennis and Softball Complex
  • Tony Gwynn Stadium
  • Viejas Arena

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.

School Spirit

School spirit is generally a lightly felt presence. The majority of the campus is divided into cliques, and they have spirit only for themselves. Sorority sisters and fraternity brothers have “Greek spirit.” Athletes and their fans tend to have spirit for their particular sports, and partygoers will have undeniable spirit for the keggers and beer blasts. Walking around campus, you’ll notice that the student body appears quite apathetic, though if you ask them individually, they’ll tell you they love their school.

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.

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.

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