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Bloomsburg Huskies

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Bloomsburg Huskies
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UniversityBloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
ConferencePSAC (primary)
MAC (wrestling)
NCAADivision II (primary)
Division I (wrestling)
Athletic directorDr. Michael McFarland
LocationBloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Varsity teams21 (10 men's, 11 women's)
Football stadiumRobert B. Redman Stadium
Basketball arenaNelson Field House
Baseball stadiumDanny Litwhiler Field
Softball stadiumJan M. Hutchinson Field
Soccer stadiumSteph Pettit Stadium
Lacrosse stadiumSteph Pettit Stadium
MascotRoongo
NicknameHuskies
ColorsMaroon and gold[1]
   
Websitebuhuskies.com
Team NCAA championships
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(Division II: 13, Division III: 2)

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.

Varsity teams

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List of teams

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Individual sports

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Football

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

Conferences

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Softball

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

Tennis

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In 1989, Mark Billone of the Bloomsburg Huskies won the NCAA Division II men's tennis championship in singles.

Wrestling

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The Huskies wrestling team competes in the Division I Mid-American Conference with Marcus Gordon as head coach.[3] The Nelson Field House, located on Bloomsburg University's upper campus, serves as home for the wrestling team's dual meets and tournaments.[4]

National championships

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The Huskies have won thirteen NCAA Division II team championships.

Team

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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

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References

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  1. ^ Bloomsburg University Color Palette (PDF). Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  2. ^ "CHAMPIONSHIPS SUMMARY" (PDF). NCAA.org. NCAA. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Bloomsburg Wrestling". Bloomsburg Athletics. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
  4. ^ "Bloomsburg Facilities". Bloomsburg Athletics. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
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