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Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I
Conference
West Coast Conference
School Colors
Red and white
Men Playing Varsity Sports
196 - 8 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
173 - 6 %
College Prowler Take
Varsity sports are not a huge part of Santa Clara life. The most notable example is the lack of a varsity football team. This means no tailgating, no Homecoming, no Bowl games, and less school spirit. And although it is a Division I school, SCU’s small size makes it hard for the school to be competitive in many major sports. This is not to say that SCU sports are weak or ignored. Both the men’s and women’s soccer teams are contenders for the national title every year, and women’s volleyball has placed very high in the nation for the last several years. Baseball is also growing in success and popularity, and the basketball arena is always packed when the men play division rival Gonzaga. Almost half the student body joins the student booster group, the Ruff Riders. Recreational sports are very popular on campus. It seems like everyone is on one intramural team or another. Flag football games are common sights in the fall, and winter basketball leagues can get especially competitive. There are also men’s, women’s, and coed soccer and softball leagues throughout the year, and who in their right mind would pass up a chance to play competitive kickball? It seems that the lack of “serious” varsity programs allows the students to have a lot of fun with sports. Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
I don’t know why more people don’t...
I don’t know why more people don’t go to sporting events. Our teams are really good for our size, and it’s really cheap if you join the Ruff Riders (student booster group). I guess not having a football team discourages some people right off the bat. And there are always some who just think it’s cool to be blasé about everything. |
Anonymous says: |
I started going to boxing matches...
I started going to boxing matches when my friend joined the team. It’s fun to get wasted and watch a bunch of dudes pounding each other. |
Anonymous says: |
Sports are not that big on campus,...
Sports are not that big on campus, since there is no football and the basketball team isn’t very good. It’s a lot of fun when we play Gonzaga, but most of the time you don’t even notice the lack of spirit. |
Anonymous says: |
Varsity sports are not very big....
Varsity sports are not very big. There’s no football team, and thus no real school spirit. |
Anonymous says: |
Intramural sports are pretty huge,...
Intramural sports are pretty huge, especially flag football, basketball, and soccer. If we were better at basketball and actually had a football team, varsity sports would be a lot better. We do have a good soccer program; it’s always fun to watch the girls on ESPN playing for a national title. |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Water polo
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
- Water polo
Intramurals
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Flag football
- Soccer
- Softball
- Table tennis
- Tennis
- Volleybal
Club Sports
- Boxing
- Cycling
- Equestrian
- Field hockey
- Ice hockey
- Lacrosse (men’s, women’s)
- Paintball
- Rugby (men’s, women’s)
- Sailing
- Shotokan karate
- Swimming
- Triathlon
- Ultimate Frisbee (men's, women's)
- Volleyball (men’s, women's)
Gyms and Facilities
- Outdoor Tennis Courts - These six beautiful outdoor courts are built into the ground and lit for nighttime play.
- Pat Malley Fitness Center - Opened in 1999, the Malley Center features a variety of well-maintained fitness equipment, including treadmills, stationary bikes, rowing machines, Stairmasters, and various weight training machines, as well as basketball courts and a swimming pool.
Athletic Fields
Buck Shaw Stadium, Intramural Field, Stephen Schott Baseball Stadium
Getting Tickets
Tickets to sporting events are easy to come by. The only time it may be necessary to buy tickets in advance is when we play men’s basketball rival Gonzaga.
Most Popular Sports
Basketball and baseball are the most popular men’s sports. Women’s soccer has been growing in popularity and success in recent years.
Most Overlooked Teams
The men’s water polo team has been improving recently. Club boxing has also been growing in popularity among the student body.
Best Place to Take a Walk
San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
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