Rutgers Scarlet Knights
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights | |
|---|---|
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| University | Rutgers University |
| Association | NCAA Division I |
| Conference | Big Ten Conference |
| Athletic director | Pat Hobbs |
| Location | New Brunswick, New Jersey |
| Varsity teams | 24 |
| Football stadium | SHI Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Jersey Mike's Arena |
| Baseball stadium | Bainton Field |
| Softball stadium | Rutgers Softball Complex |
| Soccer stadium | Yurcak Field |
| Aquatics center | Werblin Recreation Center |
| Mascot | Scarlet Knight |
| Nickname | Scarlet Knights |
| Colors | Template:College color list |
| Website | [[1] scarletknights |
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are the athletic teams that represent Rutgers University, located in New Brunswick and Piscataway, New Jersey. The Scarlet Knights compete in the Big Ten Conference and are members of the NCAA Division I.
History[edit | edit source]
The history of Rutgers athletics dates back to the first intercollegiate football game in 1869, where Rutgers faced Princeton. The team adopted the nickname "Scarlet Knights" in 1955, replacing the previous "Queensmen" moniker.
Sports[edit | edit source]
Rutgers offers a wide range of sports, including:
- Football
- Men's Basketball
- Women's Basketball
- Baseball
- Softball
- Soccer
- Wrestling
- Track and field
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Golf
- Rowing
- Field hockey
- Gymnastics
- Lacrosse
Facilities[edit | edit source]
Rutgers boasts several state-of-the-art facilities, including:
- SHI Stadium for football
- Jersey Mike's Arena for basketball
- Bainton Field for baseball
- Rutgers Softball Complex for softball
- Yurcak Field for soccer
- Werblin Recreation Center for swimming and diving
Mascot[edit | edit source]
The Scarlet Knight, the official mascot of Rutgers, symbolizes the fighting spirit and tenacity of the university's athletic teams.
Notable Achievements[edit | edit source]
Rutgers has a rich history of athletic achievements, including:
- The first intercollegiate football game victory in 1869
- Multiple NCAA tournament appearances in basketball
- Big Ten Conference championships in various sports
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