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Towson Tigers
Logo
UniversityTowson University
ConferenceColonial Athletic Association
DivisionDivision I
Athletic directorMike Hermann
LocationTowson, Maryland
Varsity teams18
Football stadiumJohnny Unitas Stadium
ArenaTowson Center
MascotDoc
NicknameTigers
Fight songTowson Fight Song
ColorsBlack and Gold
   
Websitewww.towsontigers.com

The Towson Tigers, formerly Towson College Knights, are the athletics teams of Towson University. All of the major athletic teams compete in the Colonial Athletic Association with 18 Division I athletic teams (11 in women's sports, 7 in men's sports).

TU is particularly known for its 9 time National Champion Dance Team. Every year the team travels to Daytona Beach, Florida to compete in the National Dance Association College Nationals in D1 Division. The team won their 9th consecutive title in April 2007.

Towson's men's lacrosse team is a nationally known program, regularly appearing in the NCAA tournament. In 1974 the Tigers finished with a 14 and 1 record in winning the Division II national title 18 to 17 in overtime over Hobart. Also the team reached the finals in the 1991 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship and a return trip to the final four in the 2001 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship.

Varsity Teams

  • Men's Basketball
  • Women's Basketball
  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Softball
  • Field Hockey
  • Men's Golf
  • Women's Golf
  • Men's Lacrosse
  • Women's Lacrosse
  • Men's Soccer
  • Women's Soccer
  • Men's Swimming & Diving
  • Women's Swimming & Diving
  • Women's Tennis
  • Women's Track & Field
  • Women's Cross Country
  • Women's Volleyball

Fight song

Hail Towson

Hail to the Towson Tigers
We're true to the Black and Gold
Fight on with Courage, Now and Forever
Victory Strong and Bold!
Hail to the Towson Tigers
Stand Proudly for all to see
Fight, Fight, Tigers fight,
Lead us to Victory!

Famous Athletes

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