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Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I
School Colors
Blue and gold
Men Playing Varsity Sports
144 - 2 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
199 - 3 %
College Prowler Take
Although support for athletics is on the rise since UCR's move to Division I in 2000, it will take more time before sports gain full school support. In fact, support is actually stronger for some intramural teams than for the varsity teams. But, as time goes on, more students are showing stronger support for the basketball team. Overall, sports are not as big at Riverside as at schools like UCLA, especially since UCR has no football team. UCR even jokes that it currently has an undefeated football team by selling shirts in the bookstore that say "UCR Football—Undefeated since 1975." That was the last year the University fielded a team. The most popular sport at UCR is basketball, and students enjoy attending games. Intramural sports are also well liked and enjoyed by most everyone, including members of the Greek community. In fact, the Greek community has an annual sports week of their own. If you enjoy playing IM sports, UCR is a great place to attend. Students Speak Out
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UCRno says: University of California - Riverside 2016 Physical Sciences  |
Varsity sports are not too huge,...
Varsity sports are not too huge, other than basketball—that's the sport we're known for. We have no football team, but basketball is really fun to watch here, but not too many people get into it. It's not like UCLA, where they're really known for their sports. You'll really only hear about intramurals if you go to the gym. If I didn't go to the gym, I wouldn't even know we had them.
Athletics: March 07, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
Sports aren’t that big, but IMs...
Sports aren’t that big, but IMs are huge—especially in the Greek system! |
Anonymous says: |
Athletics are becoming more...
Athletics are becoming more popular with Riverside’s entrance into Division I sports. This past year, some games were televised, which helped increase school spirit. IM sports are fairly popular, with many people participating to get their minds off school. |
Anonymous says: |
The biggest sport right now is...
The biggest sport right now is basketball because they are Division I. We don’t have a football team, and the college lacks school spirit. I guess the women’s teams are pretty good, but they are not followed as much as the men’s. |
Anonymous says: |
There are plenty of IM sports, if...
There are plenty of IM sports, if that’s what you’re interested in. All I have to say is that we are actually being acknowledged in the sports department now. |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Dodgeball
- Flag football
- Racquetball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Table tennis
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Club Sports
- Karate
- Kendo
- Rugby
- Soccer (men’s, women’s)
- Surfing
- Tae kwo do
- Volleyball (women's)
Gyms and Facilities
- Physical Education Gym and Pool - Although the physical education department has been discontinued as an academic department and all physical education classes are now offered through the Student Recreation Center, there are some classes that are still held in the Physical Education building. The campus sports teams still use the facility. The building also includes men’s and women’s locker rooms for the commercial-size pool that is located directly next to the building. The pool becomes very popular when students have the time, especially in spring and summer when the weather really warms up.
- Residence Hall Gyms - Each residence hall has its own small gym. Although, since none of the residence halls are very far from the Student Recreation Center, most students go to the center.
- Student Recreation Center - The Student Recreation Center is the most popular and newest gym on campus. The gym boasts a huge weight room and a number of multipurpose rooms. It also contains racquetball courts, basketball courts, tennis courts, badminton, and volleyball courts.
Athletic Fields
Amy S. Harrison Field, Riverside Sports Complex, UCR Soccer Stadium
Getting Tickets
Tickets are easy to come by and range from $4 to $10, depending on the game. Season tickets range from $100 to $150. For ticket information, call (951) 827-4292.
Most Popular Sports
Since UCR doesnt' have a football team, the basketball team is the most popular sport on campus.
Most Overlooked Teams
Soccer
Best Place to Take a Walk
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