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Athletics

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University of Minnesota Athletics

University of Minnesota athletics are woven into the social fabric and daily lives of students, alumni and the residents of Minnesota. Whether you’re a prospective student-athlete, a season ticket holder or a casual fan, athletics are a vital point of connection to the University of Minnesota.

Our four campuses with intercollegiate athletics programs — Crookston, Duluth, Morris and Twin Cities — compete across five different NCAA conferences, giving athletes and fans a full range of opportunities to play and cheer for the maroon and gold.

Regal the Golden Eagle

University of Minnesota Crookston

  • Mascot: Golden Eagle
  • 14 intercollegiate athletic programs
  • Affiliation: NSIC (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)

University of Minnesota Crookston

A smiling University of Minnesota Crookston baseball player
Duluth hockey player during a game
Champ the Bulldog

University of Minnesota Duluth

  • Mascot: Bulldog
  • 16 intercollegiate athletic programs
  • 19 national championships
  • Affiliation: NSIC (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference), NCHC (National Collegiate Hockey Conference) and WCHA (Western Collegiate Hockey Association) 

University of Minnesota Duluth

Pounce the Cougar

University of Minnesota Morris

  • Mascot: Cougar
  • 20 intercollegiate athletic programs
  • 67 conference titles
  • Affiliation: UMAC (Upper Midwest Athletic Conference)

University of Minnesota Morris

Track and field athlete from the Morris campus.
Twin-cities campus football team.
Goldy Gopher mascot head

University of Minnesota
Twin Cities

  • Mascot: Golden Gopher
  • 22 Intercollegiate athletic programs
  • 29 national championships
  • Affiliation: Big Ten and WCHA (Western Collegiate Hockey Association)

University of Minnesota Twin Cities