UT Tyler Patriots
| Texas–Tyler Patriots | |
|---|---|
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| University | University of Texas at Tyler |
| Conference | LSC (primary) |
| NCAA | Division II |
| Athletic director | Howard Patterson |
| Location | Tyler, Texas |
| Varsity teams | 17 (7 men's, 9 women's, 1 co-ed) |
| Basketball arena | Louise Herrington Patriot Center |
| Baseball stadium | Irwin Field |
| Softball stadium | UT Tyler Softball Field |
| Soccer stadium | Citizens 1st Bank-Perkins Soccer Complex |
| Tennis venue | Summers Tennis Center |
| Nickname | Patriots |
| Colors | Orange and Navy[1] |
| Website | uttylerpatriots |
The Texas–Tyler Patriots are the athletic teams that represent the University of Texas at Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports.
The Patriots are full members of the Lone Star Conference, which is home to all sixteen athletic programs.
History
As of July 2017, the school was considering a move to Division II as a part of a strategy to be a more significant player in the region, possibly building a new athletic campus in the process.[2]
On February 2, 2018, the school formally applied for Division II status; if approved, full membership would begin on September 1, 2021. No conference affiliation was initially announced.[3] After the NCAA approved UT Tyler to begin the transition process, UT Tyler would be announced as a new member of the Lone Star Conference effective with the 2019–20 school year.[4]
National championships
Team
| Sport | Association | Division | Year | Opponent/Runner-up | Score/Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball (1) | NCAA | Division III | 2018 | Texas Lutheran | 2–0 (8–1, 9–6) |
| Softball (2) | NCAA | Division III (1) | 2016 | Messiah | 7–0 |
| Division II (1) | 2024 | Western Washington | 10–1 | ||
| Men's tennis (2) | NAIA | Single | 1989 | Auburn Montgomery | 35–24 |
| 1994 | Oklahoma City | 39–32 |
Varsity teams
List of teams
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Men's sports (7)
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Women's sports (9)
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Notable athletes
- Brittany Mahomes, played professionally for UMF Afturelding, co-owner of Kansas City Current
References
- ^ UT Tyler Brand Guide (PDF). April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ "UT Tyler working on new strategic plan, changes to branding". Retrieved 5 December 2017.
- ^ "The University of Texas at Tyler Applies for NCAA Division II Status". Retrieved 14 March 2018.
- ^ "Lone Star Conference to Add UT Tyler in 2019" (Press release). Lone Star Conference. August 13, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2018.