Bridgeport Purple Knights | |
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University | University of Bridgeport |
Conference | CACC (primary) |
NCAA | Division II |
Athletic director | Jay Moran |
Location | Bridgeport, Connecticut |
Varsity teams | 14 (6 men's, 8 women's) |
Basketball arena | Harvey Hubbell Gymnasium |
Baseball stadium | Seaside Park |
Softball stadium | Seaside Park Softball Complex |
Soccer stadium | Knights Field |
Lacrosse stadium | Knights Field |
Nickname | Purple Knights |
Colors | Purple and white[1] |
Website | www |
The Bridgeport Purple Knights are the athletic teams that represent the University of Bridgeport, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Purple Knights compete as members of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference for most sports.
Knights Field is a 950-seat multipurpose stadium located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It is primarily used as the soccer and lacrosse stadium of the Purple Knights.[2]
Men's sports | Women's sports |
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Baseball | Basketball |
Basketball | Cross country |
Cross country | Gymnastics |
Lacrosse | Lacrosse |
Soccer | Soccer |
Track and Field Indoor & Outdoor | Softball |
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In 2012, The University of Bridgeport women's gymnastics team won their fourth straight USA Gymnastics Collegiate National Championships.[3] Also, in 2013 UB women's gymnastics team won their fifth consecutive USA Gymnastics Collegiate National Championship.[4]
Seth Roland was head coach of the soccer team from 1987 to 1992.
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NCAA | Division II | Women's Soccer | 2018 | Grand Valley State | 1–0 |
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