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List of college team nicknames in the United States

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This is an incomplete list of U.S. college nicknames.

If two nicknames are given, the first is for men's teams and the second for women's teams, unless otherwise noted.

The 12 most-used names of four-year college teams (including names with attached adjectives such as "Blue", "Golden", "Flying", or "Fighting"): Eagles (118), Hawks (106), Tigers (72), Lions (65), Bulldogs (58), Cougars (58), Panthers (55), Bears (54), Knights (50), Wildcats (42), Warriors (41), and Pioneers (36).

A

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AB–AK

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Institution Nickname Location
Abilene Christian University Wildcats Abilene, Texas
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Golden Stallions Tifton, Georgia
Academy of Art University Urban Knights San Francisco, California
Adams State University Grizzlies Alamosa, Colorado
Adelphi University Panthers Garden City, New York
Adrian College Bulldogs Adrian, Michigan
Agnes Scott College Scotties Decatur, Georgia
Aiken Technical College Knights Graniteville, South Carolina
Aims Community College Aardvarks Greeley, Colorado
United States Air Force Academy Falcons Air Force Academy, Colorado
University of Akron Zips Akron, Ohio

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Institution Nickname Location
University of Alabama Crimson Tide Tuscaloosa, Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers Birmingham, Alabama
University of Alabama in Huntsville Chargers Huntsville, Alabama
Alabama A&M University Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs Normal, Alabama
Alabama State University Hornets and Lady Hornets Montgomery, Alabama
Alamance Community College River Otters Graham, North Carolina
College of Alameda Cougars Alameda, California
University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves Anchorage, Alaska
University of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks Fairbanks, Alaska
University of Alaska Southeast Humpback Whales Juneau, Alaska
University at Albany, SUNY Great Danes Albany, New York
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Panthers Albany, New York
Albany Technical College Titans Albany, Georgia
College of The Albemarle Dolphins Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Albertus Magnus College Falcons New Haven, Connecticut
Albion College Britons Albion, Michigan
Albright College Lions Reading, Pennsylvania
Alcorn State University Braves and Lady Braves Lorman, Mississippi
Alderson Broaddus University Battlers Philippi, West Virginia
Alexandria Technical and Community College Legends Alexandria, Minnesota
Alfred University Saxons Alfred, New York
Alfred State College Pioneers Alfred, New York
Alice Lloyd College Eagles Pippa Passes, Kentucky
Allan Hancock College Bulldogs Santa Maria, California
Allegany College of Maryland Trojans Cumberland, Maryland
Allegheny College Gators Meadville, Pennsylvania
Allen University Yellow Jackets Columbia, South Carolina
Allen Community College Red Devils Iola, Kansas
Alliance University Warriors New York City, New York
Alliant International University Mountain Lions San Diego, California
Alma College Scots Alma, Michigan
Alpena Community College Lumberjacks Alpena, Michigan
Alvernia University Golden Wolves Reading, Pennsylvania
Alverno College Inferno Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Alvin Community College Dolphins Alvin, Texas

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Institution Nickname Location
Amarillo College Badgers Amarillo, Texas
American University Eagles Washington, D.C.
American Indian College Warriors Phoenix, Arizona
American International College Yellow Jackets Springfield, Massachusetts
American Jewish University Lions Los Angeles, California
American River College Beavers Sacramento, California
Amherst College Mammoths Amherst, Massachusetts

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Anderson University Ravens Anderson, Indiana
Anderson University Trojans Anderson, South Carolina
Andrew College Fighting Tigers Cuthbert, Georgia
Andrews University Cardinals Berrien Springs, Michigan
Angelina College Roadrunners Lufkin, Texas
Angelo State University Rams San Angelo, Texas
Anna Maria College Amcats Paxton, Massachusetts
Anne Arundel Community College Riverhawks Arnold, Maryland
Antelope Valley College Marauders Lancaster, California
Antioch College Radicals Yellow Springs, Ohio

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Appalachian Bible College Warriors Mount Hope, West Virginia
Appalachian State University Mountaineers Boone, North Carolina
The Apprentice School Builders Newport News, Virginia
Aquinas College Saints Grand Rapids, Michigan
Aquinas College Cavaliers Nashville, Tennessee

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Institution Nickname Location
Arapahoe Community College Pumas Littleton, Colorado
Arcadia University Knights Glenside, Pennsylvania
University of Arizona Wildcats Tucson, Arizona
Arizona Christian University Firestorm Glendale, Arizona
Arizona State University Sun Devils Tempe, Arizona
Arizona Western College Matadors Yuma, Arizona
University of Arkansas Razorbacks Fayetteville, Arkansas
University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville River Bandits Batesville, Arkansas
University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton Timberwolves Morrilton, Arkansas
University of Arkansas–Fort Smith Lions Fort Smith, Arkansas
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Iron Horse Hope and Texarkana, Arkansas
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Trojans Little Rock, Arkansas
University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils and Cotton Blossoms Monticello, Arkansas
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions Pine Bluff, Arkansas
University of Arkansas Rich Mountain Deer Mena, Arkansas
Arkansas Baptist College Buffaloes Little Rock, Arkansas
Arkansas State University Red Wolves Jonesboro, Arkansas
Arkansas State University-Beebe Vanguards Beebe, Arkansas
Arkansas State University Mid-South Greyhounds West Memphis, Arkansas
Arkansas State University–Mountain Home Trailblazers Mountain Home, Arkansas
Arkansas State University Newport Aviators Newport, Arkansas
Arkansas Tech University Wonder Boys and Golden Suns Russellville, Arkansas
Arlington Baptist University Patriots Arlington, Texas
United States Military Academy (Army) Black Knights West Point, New York

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Institution Nickname Location
ASA College Silver Storm Hialeah, Florida
Avengers New York City, New York
Asbury University Eagles Wilmore, Kentucky
Asheville–Buncombe Technical Community College Trailblazers Asheville, North Carolina
Ashland University Eagles Ashland, Ohio
Asnuntuck Community College Corsairs Enfield, Connecticut
Assumption University Greyhounds Worcester, Massachusetts

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Institution Nickname Location
Athens State University Bears Athens, Alabama
Athens Technical College Owls Athens, Georgia
Atlanta Metropolitan State College Trailblazers Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta Technical College Skyhawks Atlanta, Georgia
Atlantic Cape Community College Buccaneers Mays Landing, New Jersey
Atlantis University Atlanteans Miami, Florida
A.T. Still University Rams Kirksville, Missouri

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Auburn University Tigers Auburn, Alabama
Auburn University at Montgomery Warhawks Montgomery, Alabama
Augsburg University Auggies Minneapolis, Minnesota
Augusta University Jaguars Augusta, Georgia
Augusta Technical College Cougars Augusta, Georgia
Augustana College Vikings Rock Island, Illinois
Augustana University Vikings Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Aurora University Spartans Aurora, Illinois
Austin College Kangaroos Sherman, Texas
Austin Community College Riverbats Austin, Texas
Austin Peay State University Governors Clarksville, Tennessee

AV–AZ

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Institution Nickname Location
Ave Maria University Gyrenes Ave Maria, Florida
Averett University Cougars Danville, Virginia
Avila University Eagles Kansas City, Missouri
Azusa Pacific University Cougars Azusa, California

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BAB–BAP

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Babson College Beavers Wellesley, Massachusetts
Bacone College Warriors Muskogee, Oklahoma
Baker University Wildcats Baldwin City, Kansas
Bakersfield College Renegades Bakersfield, California
Baldwin Wallace University Yellow Jackets Berea, Ohio
University of Baltimore Bees Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore City Community College Panthers Baltimore, Maryland
Ball State University Cardinals Muncie, Indiana
Baptist University of Florida Eagles Graceville, Florida

BAR–BAY

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Barber–Scotia College Mighty Sabres Concord, North Carolina
Barclay College Bears Haviland, Kansas
Barnard College Bears New York City, New York
Bard College Raptors Annandale-on-Hudson, New York
Bard College at Simon's Rock Llamas Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Barry University Buccaneers Miami Shores, Florida
Barstow Community College Vikings Barstow, California
Barton College Bulldogs Wilson, North Carolina
Barton Community College Cougars Great Bend, Kansas
Baruch College Bearcats New York City, New York
Bates College Bobcats Lewiston, Maine
Baton Rouge Community College Bears Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Bay College Norse Escanaba, Michigan
Baylor University Bears Waco, Texas
Bay Path University Wildcats Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Bay Ridge Christian College Eagles Fort Bend County, Texas

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Institution Nickname Location
Belhaven University Blazers Jackson, Mississippi
Bellarmine University Knights Louisville, Kentucky
Bellevue College Bulldogs Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue University Bruins Bellevue, Nebraska
Belmont University Bruins Nashville, Tennessee
Belmont Abbey College Crusaders Belmont, North Carolina
Beloit College Buccaneers Beloit, Wisconsin
Bemidji State University Beavers Bemidji, Minnesota
Benedict College Tigers Columbia, South Carolina
Benedictine College Ravens Atchison, Kansas
Benedictine University Eagles Lisle, Illinois
Redhawks Mesa, Arizona
Bennett College Belles Greensboro, North Carolina
Bennington College Goatboys Bennington, Vermont
Bentley University Falcons Waltham, Massachusetts

BER–BEV

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Berea College Mountaineers Berea, Kentucky
Bergen Community College Bulldogs Bergen County, New Jersey
Berkeley College Knights New York City, New York
Berkshire Community College Falcons Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Berry College Vikings Rome, Georgia
Bethany College Swedes Lindsborg, Kansas
Bethany College Bison Bethany, West Virginia
Bethany Lutheran College Vikings Mankato, Minnesota
Bethel College Threshers North Newton, Kansas
Bethel University Pilots Mishawaka, Indiana
Bethel University Royals Arden Hills, Minnesota
Bethel University Wildcats McKenzie, Tennessee
Bethesda University Flames Anaheim, California
Bethune–Cookman University Wildcats Daytona Beach, Florida
Bevill State Community College Bears Sumiton, Alabama

BI

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Institution Nickname Location
Big Bend Community College Vikings Moses Lake, Washington
Binghamton University Bearcats Vestal, New York
Biola University Eagles La Mirada, California
Bishop State Community College Wildcats Mobile, Alabama
Bismarck State College Mystics Bismarck, North Dakota

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Institution Nickname Location
Black Hawk College Braves Moline, Illinois
Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets Spearfish, South Dakota
Blackburn College Battlin' Beavers Carlinville, Illinois
Bladen Community College Eagles Dublin, North Carolina
Blinn College Buccaneers Brenham, Texas
Bloomfield College Bears Bloomfield, New Jersey
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Huskies Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Blue Mountain Christian University Toppers Blue Mountain, Mississippi
Blue Mountain Community College Timberwolves Pendleton, Oregon
Blue Ridge Community College Bears Flat Rock, North Carolina
Bluefield University Rams Bluefield, Virginia
Bluefield State University Big Blues and Lady Blues Bluefield, West Virginia
Bluffton University Beavers Bluffton, Ohio

BO

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Institution Nickname Location
Bob Jones University Bruins Greenville, South Carolina
Boise State University Broncos Boise, Idaho
Bossier Parish Community College Cavaliers Bossier City, Louisiana
Boston College Eagles Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Boston University Terriers Boston, Massachusetts
Bowdoin College Polar Bears Brunswick, Maine
Bowie State University Bulldogs Bowie, Maryland
Bowling Green State University Falcons Bowling Green, Ohio
Boyce College Bulldogs Louisville, Kentucky

BRA-BRI

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BRO-BRY

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BU

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C

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CAB-CALH

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UC (CAL)

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CALI

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CALU-CAN

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CAP-CAR

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CAS-CAZ

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CC

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CEC-CENTE

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CENTRAL-CENTRAL L

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CENTRAL M-CENTRAL W

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CENTRALI-CER

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CHA-CHE

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CHES-CHR

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CI

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CL

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Cleary University Cougars

COA-COK

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COL-COLO

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Colby Sawyer Chargers

College of Biblical Studies Ambassadors

COLU

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COM-CONC

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CONN-COP

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COR-COW

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CR

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CU-CY

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D

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DA

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DE-DEL

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DEN-DET

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DI

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DR

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DU-DY

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E

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EAR-EAST

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EASTERN-EASTFIELD

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EC-ED

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EL

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EM

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EN-ES

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EU-EV

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F

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FA

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FE

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FI

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FL

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FO

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FR

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FU

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G

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GA

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GE

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GI-GL

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GO

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GR

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GU-GW

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H

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HAG-HAN

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HAR

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HAS-HAY

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HE

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HI

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HOB-HOS

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HOU-HOW

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HU

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I

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ID-IL

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IM-IN

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IO

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IR-IT

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J

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JA

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JE

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JO-JU

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Judson Eagles

K

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KA

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KE

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Keystone college Giants

KI-KL

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KN-KU

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L

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LA-LAG

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LAK

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LAM-LAN

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LAR-LAW

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LE

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LI

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LOC-LOR

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LOS

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LOU

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LOW-LOY

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LU

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LY

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M

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MAC-MAL

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MAN

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MAR

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MAS-MAY

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MC

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ME

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MIA-MID

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MIL-MIN

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MIR-MIT

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Mississippi University For Women owls

MOB-MON

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MOO-MOT

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MOU

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MT

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MU

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N

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NA

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NEB-NEV

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NEW

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NH-NJ

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NORC-NORM

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NORTH A-NORTH C

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NORTH D-NORTH T

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NORTHA-NORTHEAST

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NORTHEASTERN

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NORTHERN-NORTHLAND

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NORTHWEST

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NORTHWESTERN

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NORTHWO-NOV

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NU-NY

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O

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OA

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OB-OG

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OH

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OK

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OL-ON

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OR

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OS-OT

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OU-OZ

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P

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PA

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PE

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PF-PH

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PI

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PL-PO

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Plymouth state Panthers

PR

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PU

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Q

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R

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RA

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RE

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RH-RI

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ROA-ROC

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ROG-ROX

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RU

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S

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SAC-SAG

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SAINT A-SAINT J

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SAINT K-SAINT X

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SAL-SAM

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SAN

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SANTA

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SAR-SC

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SE

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SH

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SI

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SK-SN

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SOL-SON

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SOUTH

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SOUTHEAST-SOUTHEASTERN

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SOUTHERN-SOUTHSIDE

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SOUTHWEST

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SOUTHWESTERN-SOW

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SP

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STA-STE

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STI-STR

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SUF-SUL

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SUNY

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SUR-SY

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T

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TA

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TEC-TER

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TEX

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TH-TI

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TO

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TR

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TU-TY

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U

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UA-UN

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UP-UV

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V

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VA

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VE

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VI

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VO

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W

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WAB-WAR

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WAS-WAY

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WEA-WES

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WEST-WESTC

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WESTERN

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WESTF-WESTM

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WH

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WIC-WIN

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WIS-WIT

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WO-WY

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X-Z

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Y

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Z

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References

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