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Athletics

Quick Stats

Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conferences Football: Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Basketball: Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
School Colors Blue and gold
School Nickname The Colonel
Men Playing Varsity Sports 200 - 19%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 101 - 11%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Wilkes University has a solid reputation for a good sports program. The athletes at Wilkes are also academically some of the best students on campus. With a great coaching staff, filled with many past star Colonels, there is superb leadership. As far as team and school spirit, there are a few games which really rev up the Colonels. There is a great basketball rivalry with the University of Scranton, so those games are usually exciting. And each year, a football game against cross-town rivals King’s College has both teams duking it out for the Mayor’s Cup. For most of the away games, there is bus transportation provided. Wilkes has cheerleaders who are present at all games to get the crowds riled up as well.

As far as coverage from the local media, the Colonels are covered quite often, for whatever sport is in season. The Wilkes radio station, 90.7 WCLH, broadcasts the football and basketball games live. Wilkes also offers a host of intramural activities, as listed earlier. This gives athletes the chance to play other sports, stay in shape in the off-season, as well as give people not involved in varsity sports the chance to play. There are also sports clubs, like men’s lacrosse and the crew club. There are plenty of ways to get involved in sports and stay active at Wilkes.

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Athletics at Wilkes University

transam171

'14

Criminology

2.7
C+

Wilkes Student Athlete

im a student at wilkes who is also an athlete and based on our athletic and academic success i would say the athletics at this school is very high competion

Jan 25, 2012

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Athletics at Wilkes University

emj236

'18

Pharmacy Studies

1.5
D+

Athletics Are Not Well-Known

The football team is D3 so we're not the best; however, for me it's like being at home. I don't mind if the sports teams lose or win. I still enjoy cheering for my team as do many others.

Jan 11, 2012

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Athletics at Wilkes University

nhle011

'09

Criminology

3.5
B

Wilkes Athletics

Wilkes' athletics is mediocre. The football stadium is nice, but small. I feel like it's my high school football field. Wilkes football is good for a division III school. There is a good amount of fan support.

Jan 04, 2012

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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
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Field hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Basketball
  • Billiards
  • Flag football
  • Floor hockey
  • Home run derby
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Table tennis
  • Volleyball
Club Sports
  • Crew
  • Equestrian
  • Fencing
  • Lacrosse
  • Racquetball
  • Running
  • Skiing and snowboarding
  • Ultimate Frisbee
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Artillery Park
  • Marts Center
  • Ralston Athletic Complex
  • Recreation and Athletic Center

Most Popular Sports

Football, wrestling, basketball

Most Overlooked Teams

Crew, cross country.

School Spirit

The Mayor’s Cup, the annual football game between Wilkes and its cross-town rival King’s College, is probably the height of school spirit each year. However, Wilkes recently bought a costume for its mascot, the Colonel, and his big blue face and energetic tricks often get the crowd to its feet at other games.

Getting Tickets

Call the Marts Center at (570) 408-4777. Tickets are also available the day of the event at the field.

Best Place to Take a Walk

Kirby Park (the dike)

Did You Know?


Babe Ruth’s longest homerun was hit at Artillery Park in 1926.

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Most Recent Student Author

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Name: Nicole Frail

Hometown: Wilkes-Barre, PA

Major: Communications

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