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University of Massachusetts - Amherst - Athletics - Athletics - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Athletics

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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-AA
Athletic Conferences Football: Atlantic 10 Conference
Basketball: Atlantic 10 Conference
School Colors Maroon and white
School Nickname Minutemen
Men Playing Varsity Sports 314 - 3%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 291 - 3%
Students Receiving Athletic Financial Aid Football: 77
Basketball: 29
Baseball: 33
Cross Country/Track: 25
Other Sports: 187
Graduation Rates of Athletic Financial Aid Recipients Football: 50%
Basketball: 33%
Baseball: 25%
Cross Country/Track: 75%
Other Sports: 62%

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Surprisingly, varsity sports on campus are not very big, especially when compared to universities of similar size, like UConn or some Boston schools. Hockey is the most highly attended sports and you'll want to get in line early to get a good seat, especially when UMass plays top schools like BC. Still, you’ll never have a problem finding a seat at a football or basketball game. On the plus side, all tickets for sporting events are free for students. Also, intramural sports are big and a great distraction from homework.

The athletic facilities on campus are decent, but nothing to write home about. If you play a varsity sport, you’ll have access to very nice gyms with much newer equipment. The Mullins Center is a beautiful arena, and the surrounding athletic fields, which include all of the intramural fields, are also in good shape. Overall, when it comes to sports at UMass, it is accurate to say that the Boston Red Sox are more popular here than the Minutemen. The University has a large Boston influence, and most of the enthusiasm displayed by students gets directed toward that city’s professional teams.

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Athletics at University of Massachusetts - Amherst

cton350

Accounting '14

5.0
A+

School Spirit

Attending sporting events and showing one's school spirit at UMASS Amherst is a pretty huge part of the college experience. No matter what the sport, if one has even seen the sport played or not, I personally believe that we have the greatest school spirit.

Apr 18, 2012

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kato948

Business Administration and Management '09

4.6
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Great Fun and True Fans

There is a a lot of emphasis put on game days and every sport has it's own unique experience. The venues are great and right on campus. There are super fans and there are people who just love to attend every game. No matter what your favorite sport every game is exciting and fun. A great sense of community is felt when attending the games with your peers.

Apr 03, 2012

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Athletics at University of Massachusetts - Amherst

tmprevatt

Public Health Studies '15

3.8
B+

Umass Athletics

I enjoy playing intermurials for multiple sports. It is low key and gives the guys on my floor something to come together for.

Feb 11, 2012

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User rating for University of Massachusetts - Amherst - Athletics is 3.5 out of 5 based on 45 user reviews.

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
  • Ice hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and diving
  • Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Field hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
Intramurals
  • Basketball
  • Dodgeball
  • Field hockey
  • Flag football
  • Ice hockey
  • Kickball
  • Run 'n gun football
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Sports trivia
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Wallyball
Club Sports
  • Alpine skiing
  • Baseball
  • Bicycle racing
  • Crew
  • Fencing
  • Ice hockey (women’s)
  • Lacrosse (men’s)
  • Rugby (men’s, women’s)
  • Volleyball (men’s, women’s)
  • Wrestling
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Boyden Gymnasium
  • Curry Hicks Cage
  • Earl Lorden Field
  • Garber Field
  • Joseph J. Rogers Jr. Pool
  • McGuirk Alumni Stadium
  • Mullins Center
  • Recreation Center
  • Rudd Field
  • Softball Complex
  • Track and Field Complex
  • William D. Mullens Center Ice Rink

Most Popular Sports

Basketball, football

Most Overlooked Teams

Baseball, Quidditch, rowing

School Spirit

The school spirit at UMass is not what it used to be, partially because the athletic department has been downsized over the last couple years. However, certain sporting events are still a big draw at UMass, like Midnight Madness and the Homecoming football game.

Getting Tickets

All regular season sporting events are free for students—just show up with your student ID.

Best Place to Take a Walk

The best places to take a walk are around the campus pond, the bike path, or the center of town.

Did You Know? UMass also has a Quidditch team (yes, based on the sport from the Harry Potter books).

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