Bloomsburg Huskies
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The Bloomsburg Huskies (formerly known as the Bloomsburg State Huskies) are the athletic teams that represent Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Huskies are members of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) for 18 of 19 varsity sports; as the wrestling team competes in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) as a member of the NCAA's Division I. The Huskies have been a member of the PSAC since its founding in 1951.
| Bloomsburg Huskies | |
|---|---|
| University | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania |
| Conference | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Mid-American Conference (MAC) (wrestling only) |
| NCAA | Division II Division I (wrestling only) |
| Athletic director | Dr. Michael McFarland |
| Location | Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania |
| Varsity teams | 19 |
| Football stadium | Robert B. Redman Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Nelson Field House |
| Baseball stadium | Danny Litwhiler Field |
| Softball stadium | Jan M. Hutchinson Field |
| Soccer stadium | Steph Pettit Stadium |
| Lacrosse stadium | Steph Pettit Stadium |
| Nickname | Huskies |
| Colors | Maroon and gold[1] |
| Website | www |
Varsity teams
List of teams
| Men's sports (9)
| Women's sports (10)
|
Individual sports
Football
In 2000, the Bloomsburg Huskies football team were the national runner-up in Division II.
Conferences
- 1892–1950: Independent
- 1951–present: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Softball
The Huskies softball team won the AIAW Division III national championship in 1982.
Wrestling
The Huskies wrestling team competes in the Division I Mid-American Conference with Marcus Gordon as head coach.[2] The Nelson Field House, located on Bloomsburg University’s upper campus, serves as home for the wrestling team's dual meets and tournaments.[3]
National championships
The Huskies have won thirteen NCAA Division II team championships.
Team
| Sport | Association | Division | Year | Opponent/Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field hockey (13) | NCAA | Division II | 1983 | Lock Haven | 1–0 |
| 1993 | New Haven | 2–1 (2OT) | |||
| 1996 | Lock Haven | 1–0 | |||
| 1997 | Kutztown | 2–0 | |||
| 1998 | Lock Haven | 4–3 (OT) | |||
| 1999 | Bentley | 2–0 | |||
| 2002 | Bentley | 5–0 | |||
| 2003 | UMass Lowell | 4–1 | |||
| 2004 | Bentley | 3–2 (OT) | |||
| 2006 | Bentley | 2–1 | |||
| 2007 | UMass Lowell | 5–2 | |||
| 2008 | UMass Lowell | 6–2 | |||
| 2009 | UMass Lowell | 3–2 | |||
| Wrestling (3) | NAIA | — | 1960 | Southern Illinois | 79–73 |
| 1962 | Lock Haven State | 56–47 | |||
| 1965 | Lock Haven State | 60–50 |
Notable Huskies
- John Willis (born 1952): American-Israeli basketball player
- Jahri Evans: Former Left Guard for the New Orleans Saints and Super Bowl XLIV champion.
- Matt Feiler: Former guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers, current guard for Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
References
External links
- Official website