Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick Stats
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I
Conference
West Coast Conference
School Colors
Navy, Columbia blue, and white
Men Playing Varsity Sports
227 - 11 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
197 - 7 %
College Prowler Take
Torero mania clearly has not taken hold of the students on the USD campus. The size of the school, and the fact that it is not considered a big time “athletic” program, definitely hurt its ability to draw fans in an era where everyone expects national championships. Students who follow their teams know that while they will most assuredly lose when Kansas comes to town to play basketball, but it’s never really a walk in the park for the big boys. Torero teams play hard, and there is a definite air of appreciation between the students who go to the games and the students who play on the teams. USD students also enjoy a healthy intramural schedule, and many teams that form at USD go on to play in citywide tournaments at local YMCAs or legendary Robb Field.
Torero home games can be great fun. They provide an excellent place to socialize and connect with the surrounding community. USD is not a Big Ten school in a Big Ten town, and there are a million things to do on any given day or night in San Diego, so there just isn’t a rabid following of the teams. San Diego is just more of a place to do things rather than watch things. Recreation classes are very popular and fill up quickly. Intercollegiate and intramural Toreros also get to play on spectacular fields. The WUSA Spirit helped build up the main field, and there is a brand new “Nexturf” facility for IM sports. Former NFL quarterback and current coach Jim Harbaugh has brought excitement to the football team. Participating in sports at USD is as important as supporting them. Countless lasting friendships (and romances) are found on the IM fields.
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:  |
IM sports are a good way to stay...
IM sports are a good way to stay active (keeps away the Freshman 15), meet people, and get our minds off school for a bit. |
Anonymous says: |
Athletics are decent but not huge. |
Anonymous says: |
Sports don’t get enough...
Sports don’t get enough recognition at our school. |
Anonymous says: |
USD is trying to increase student...
USD is trying to increase student excitement about varsity sports by giving away free stuff, and you know that college students can’t pass up free stuff, so more people are going to games. |
Facts
Men's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Golf
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Tennis
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Crew
- Soccer
- Spirit team
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- Basketball (men’s, women’s)
- Dodgeball
- Flag football
- Football
- Golf
- Inner tube water polo
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
Club Sports
- Baseball
- Equestrian
- Lacrosse (men’s, women’s)
- Roller hockey
- Rugby
- Running
- Soccer
- Surfing
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball (men’s, women’s)
- Water polo
- Waterskiing
Gyms and Facilities
- Cunningham Stadium
- Jenny Craig Pavilion
- McNamara Fitness Room
- McNamara Fitness Room
- Softball Complex
- Sports Center Pool
- Torero Stadium
- Varsity Weight Room
Athletic Fields
Canyon Field (practice and intramural), Cunningham Baseball Field, Manchester Field (intramural), Torero Field, Torero Softball Stadium
Getting Tickets
Tickets can be purchased the day of the game tickets at the venue or are free at the ticket booth with your student ID.
Most Popular Sports
Men’s basketball, women’s soccer
Most Overlooked Teams
Football
Best Place to Take a Walk
You can walk around the entire campus in a short time. Nearby Balboa Park is a great spot to walk, as well as the miles of pristine beach.
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