Bloomsburg Huskies

Bloomsburg Huskies
University Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Conference Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Eastern Wrestling League (wrestling only)
NCAA Division II
Division I (wrestling only)
Athletic director Mike McFarland
Location Bloomsburg, PA
Varsity teams 18
Football stadium Redman Stadium
Basketball arena Nelson Field House
Baseball stadium Danny Litwhiler Field
Softball stadium Jan M. Hutchinson Field
Nickname Huskies
Colors
     Maroon       Gold
Website www.buhuskies.com

The Bloomsburg Huskies (formerly Bloomsburg State Huskies) are the athletic teams that represent the Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Huskies as members of the East Division of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference for all 17 of 18 varsity sports; the wrestling team competes in the Eastern Wrestling League as a member of the NCAA's Division I. The Huskies have been a member of the PSAC since its foundation in 1951.

Varsity teams

List of teams

Men's sports (9)

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and driving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Wrestling

Women's sports (9)

  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Field hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field

Individual sports

Football

In 2000, the Bloomsburg Huskies football team were the national runner-up in Division II.

Conferences

Softball

The Huskies softball team won the AIAW Division III national championship in 1982.

Wrestling

The Huskies wrestling team competes in the Division I Eastern Wrestling League with Jason Mester as head coach.[1] The Nelson Field House, located on Bloomsburg University’s upper campus, serves as home for the wrestling team's dual meets and tournaments.[2]

References

  1. "Bloomsburg Wrestling". Bloomsburg Athletics. Retrieved 2014.
  2. "Bloomsburg Facilities". Bloomsburg Athletics. Retrieved 2014.

External links

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