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University of Delaware - AthleticsCollege Prowler3.46
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Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I
NCAA Division I-AA for football
Conference
Colonial Athletic Association (CAA)
School Colors
Blue and gold
School Mascot
YoUDee Fightin’ Blue Hen
Men Playing Varsity Sports
335 - 5 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
304 - 4 %
College Prowler Take
Athletics are popular to those who care about them. If you have no interest in sports, you will not feel left out at all. The main spectator sports that draw crowds are football and basketball. Of course every student wants UD teams to win, but support is more abstract, as few students follow the games or know the details of UD sports teams. Intramurals are really big with those who participate in them, but seem practically nonexistent to those who don’t. Your own preference determines how important sports will be to your college life. The gym for students is modern and fully-equipped. There are fitness classes, personal trainers, and staff to plan a personalized workout for those who cannot plan their own workouts. There are even options such as yoga for those who are not so fond of sweat-breaking exercise. Most students take advantage of some aspect of athletics, whether in team form or on their own, and the gym is always crowded at peak hours. 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 football is huge. We’re...
Varsity football is huge. We’re Division I football as well as basketball. Our field hockey team is also well respected. IM sports aren’t that big of a thing. |
Anonymous says: |
Depending on the varsity sport,...
Depending on the varsity sport, it’s big. I mean football and basketball are big things, but sadly the girls’ sports don’t dominate too much. As for IM sports, I know people who play them, but they’re not that big of a deal. |
Anonymous says: |
Next year I will be playing...
Next year I will be playing varsity golf. This year I did club wrestling, and we made it to number two in the nation. All of the sports here kick butt. |
Anonymous says: |
Varsity sports are huge,...
Varsity sports are huge, especially in our good years. Intramurals are fun, too. I played on a soccer team. |
Anonymous says: |
I wasn’t at the school for the...
I wasn’t at the school for the football season, but I hear a lot of people attend the games and that they’re really fun. Go Blue Hens! |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field (indoor and outdoor)
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Field hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field (indoor and outdoor)
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- 5K
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Bocce
- Disc golf
- Dodgeball
- Field hockey
- Flag football
- Golf
- Half marathon
- Handball
- Kickball
- Lacrosse
- Racquetball
- Rock, paper, scissors
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming
- Swimming
- Table tennis
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wallyball
Club Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball (women’s)
- Bowling
- Cycling
- Equestrian
- Field hockey
- Figure skating
- Golf
- Ice hockey
- Lacrosse
- Roller hockey
- Rowing (men’s)
- Rugby
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Synchronized skating
- Tennis
- Trap and skeet
- Ultimate Disc
- Volleyball
- Water polo
- Wrestling
Athletic Fields
- Bob Carpenter Sports/,Convocation Center, The Hen House, Harrington Fitness Center, Independence Fitness Center, Pencader Fitness Center, Rodney Fitness Center
- Bob Carpenter Sports/Convocation Center
- Carpenter Sports Building
School Spirit
I would say school spirit on this campus is about medium. The popular sports teams have a student following to support them, and most students have UD paraphernalia, such as sweatshirts and stickers for their cars. The most recent school spirited item is the appearance of skimpy ‘butt shorts’ with UD on the back, or various student organizations. I would say the Greek population demonstrates the highest level of school spirit as they tend to throw events celebrating student life and their time at UD. The day that the most school spirit is shown is no doubt Homecoming. Alumni return and tailgate before the game, and UD students celebrate all day. After this, there is very little that brings the students together in the same manner.
Getting Tickets
Tickets for UD students are completely free as long as you sit in the section reserved for students. If you want to sit with your parents in the regular stands, you must purchase a ticket. If a game is particularly important or exciting, it is better to get tickets a week in advance, because the seating for students is limited. You can get these in the Trabant Center Box Office. There usually isn’t a problem with games being sold out, so this is just a precaution.
Most Popular Sports
Football, basketball
Most Overlooked Teams
Soccer, lacrosse
Best Place to Take a Walk
White Clay Creek
Did You Know?The Blue and Gold colors that represent the UD were chosen in 1889 to reflect the colors in the Delaware state flag.
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