2012 USD Fact Book

Athletics The University of San Diego has established a long history of athletic success since fielding its first sports teams in the early 1950s. In 1961 , USD adopted the nickname "Toreros," the Spanish word for bullfighters. In 1979 , USO made the jump into NCAA Division I athletics, joining the West Coast Conference (WCC) that same year. Other WCC teams are Loyola Marymount, Pepperdine , Santa Clara, University of San Francisco, University of Portland, Gonzaga, Saint Mary's and Brigham Young University. The Toreros' traditional team colors are Columbia blue, navy blue and white. Athletic facilities include the Jenny Craig Pavilion, home of the basketball and volleyball teams, the expanded and upgraded Torero Stadium, home of USO football and soccer, the Cunningham Baseball Stadium, the USO Softball Complex and a fitness center open to all students. Significant renovations to Cunningham Baseball Stadium, the USO Wes t Tennis Courts, the Manchester Canyon Field and the USO Softball Complex have enhanced the university's athletic infrastructure. NCAA Sports Men's: baseball , basketball, crew (rowing), cross-country, football, golf, soccer and tennis. Wome n's: basketball , crew (rowing), cross-country, soccer, softball, spirit team, swimming and diving, tennis , track and field, and volleyball.

Club Sports With an ideal climate and an active student body, it 's easy to see why club sports are such an integral component of the student experience at USO. Currently, more than 450 students participate each year in events ranging from surf contests up and down the California coastl ine to weekend-long rugby tournaments featuring Club sports teams include: baseball, dance company, dancesport, diving, equestr ian, kiteboarding, lacrosse (men 's and women's), paintball, roller hockey, rugby, soccer (men's and women's), sur fing, ultimate frisbee, volleyball (men's and women's), water polo (men's), and waterskiing. To find out more about club sports, call (619) 260-8849, or visit www. sandiego.edu/ campusrecreation / clubs. college teams from across the country.

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