University of WashingtonAthletics Facts & Statistics

NCAA Division I-A

Football: Pacific-10 Conference
Basketball: Pacific-10 Conference

Purple and gold

"Dubs" the Husky

331 - 3%

337 - 3%

Football: 85
Basketball: 27
Baseball: 31
Cross Country/Track: 78
Other Sports: 165

Football: 53%
Basketball: 71%
Baseball: 50%
Cross Country/Track: 29%
Other Sports: 74%

UW is a full-blooded football school. The student section of Husky stadium is packed for big games, and alumni return to the stadium year after year to root for their alma mater. Basketball is popular and gaining in popularity each year. This year, the Husky men's basketball team had a lot of success and students even camped outside of Hec Edmunson Pavilion the night before a couple of big games. On the intramural front, the basketball and softball leagues attract a lot of players.

Because UW tends to be focused on football and basketball, other sports do tend to get overlooked. Games for other sports (like baseball or soccer) can be really great options, and they often offer free admission in addition to free pizza and chances to win prizes. Because UW tends to be focused on football and basketball, other sports do tend to get overlooked. Games for other sports (like baseball or soccer) can be really great options, and they often offer free admission in addition to free pizza and chances to win prizes.

School spirit rallies mainly around sports games. Huskies get completely decked out in purple and gold clothing, jewelry, makeup, and body paint to show their spirit. When UW kids get to the game, they find themselves not only cheering for a common favorite but also fostering a shared hatred for the opposing team. There is definitely no shortage of school pride at UW, but there is also a fair amount of resentment toward the UW, for whatever reasons. As with everything, there's a large range in the student body. By looking at the population in the student section of a football game, the intensity of Huskies becomes clear. There's a fairly large group of people who have closets stuffed full of Husky gear and devote themselves to being the first ones in line for any sporting event.

You can buy tickets before individual games, but for the big sports (football and basketball) fans usually buy season tickets for the student section well before the season starts. The most popular football package is $112 and includes all home games. You can also opt for the School Pack (four games) for $64. For basketball games, $105 will get you all nineteen regular season home games plus one exhibition game. You can also buy single game tickets for $10 in person at the Husky Ticket Office or buy tickets online at www.gohuskies.com/tickets.

Since the campus is so big, there's a lot of space to roam around. Steven's Way is the main road that runs through campus and makes a giant loop. Some students who jog through campus use this option. The Burke-Gilman Trail is a popular recreational trail that is easily accessible from campus.