Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-AAA
Athletic Conferences
Football: N/A
Basketball: Atlantic 10 Conference
School Colors
Blue and white
School Nickname
The Musketeer and the Blue Blob
Men Playing Varsity Sports
152 - 8%
Women Playing Varsity Sports
145 - 7%
Men's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Club Sports
- Baseball
- Boxing
- Crew
- Fencing
- Lacrosse
- Martial arts
- Mountaineering club
- Rugby
- Running
- Soccer
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Water polo
Intramurals
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Flag football (coed, men's)
- Floor hockey
- Racquetball
- Soccer (coed, men's)
- Softball (coed and men's)
- Tennis (men's)
- Volleyball
Athletic Fields & Facilities
- Cintas Center
- O'Connor Sports Center
Most Popular Sports
Basketball is by far the predominant attraction of
Xavier athletics. Men's basketball and women's basketball have gained national recognition and have games broadcasted on ESPN, ESPN2, and FOX Sports Net. Volleyball and soccer are both very popular spectator sports in the fall.
Most Overlooked Teams
There are many club teams, such as football and ultimate Frisbee that welcome any spectators who wish to come. There are also some university teams, such as the cross country and swimming teams, that though they are supported by the school, definitely deserve more fan attention.
School Spirit
Xavier students are definitely proud of their school, and it shows. With clubs like the X-Treme Fans in place to help promote athletic events, it is hard to miss the spirit that surrounds XU. While basketball is the primary sport for which students actually express their school spirit, when they do, it is as abundant as any place in the country. A good percentage of students also wear Xavier apparel and colors every day to class to show their pride in being a Musketeer.
Getting Tickets
Getting tickets to any event is free and relatively easy. Men's basketball is the only ticket you will have to wait in line for, and when XU plays Cincinnati, camping out is a requirement in order to secure your ticket for the Cross-town Shootout.
Best Place to Take a Walk
Ross Run located in the woods by the IM fields