List_of_U.S._college_team_nicknames References

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

AB-AK

Abilene Christian University Wildcats
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Golden Stallions
Academy of Art University Urban Knights
Adams State College Grizzlies
Adelphi University Panthers
Adrian College Bulldogs
Agnes Scott College Scotties
Aiken Technical College Knights
Aims Community College Aardvarks
U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons
University of Akron Zips

AL

Alabama Crimson Tide
Alabama–Birmingham Blazers
Alabama–Huntsville Chargers
Alabama A&M Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs
Alabama State Hornets and Lady Hornets
Alamance CC River Otters
Alameda Cougars
Alaska–Anchorage Seawolves
Alaska–Fairbanks Nanooks
Alaska–Southeast Humpback Whales
Albany Great Danes
Albany Pharmacy/Health Panthers
Albany Tech Titans
Albemarle Dolphins
Albertus Magnus Falcons
Albion Britons
Albright College Lions
Alcorn State Braves and Lady Braves
Alderson Broaddus Battlers
Alexandria Tech/CC Legends
Alfred Saxons
Alfred State Pioneers
Alice Lloyd Eagles
Allan Hancock Bulldogs
Allegany Maryland Trojans
Allegheny Gators
Allen Yellow Jackets
Allen County Red Devils
Alliance Warriors
Alliant International Mountain Lions
Alma Scots
Alpena CC Lumberjacks
Alvernia Golden Wolves
Alverno Inferno
Alvin CC Dolphins

AM

Amarillo Badgers
American Eagles
American Indian Warriors
American International Yellowjackets
American Jewish Lions
American River Beavers
Amherst Mammoths

AN

Anderson (IN) Ravens
Anderson (SC) Trojans
Andrew Fighting Tigers
Andrews Cardinals
Angelina Roadrunners
Angelo State Rams and Rambelles
Anna Maria AMCats
Anne Arundel CC Riverhawks
Antelope Valley Marauders
Antioch Radicals

AU

Auburn Tigers (or Plainsmen)
Auburn–Montgomery Warhawks
Augsburg Auggies
Augusta Jaguars
Augusta Tech Cougars
Augustana (IL) Vikings
Augustana (SD) Vikings
Aurora Spartans
Austin Kangaroos
Austin CC Riverbats
Austin Peay Governors and Lady Govs

AV-AZ

Ave Maria Gyrenes
Averett Cougars
Avila Eagles
Azusa Pacific Cougars

B

BAB-BAP

Babson Beavers
Bacone Warriors
Baker Wildcats
Bakersfield Renegades
Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets
Baltimore Bees
Baltimore City CC Panthers
Ball State Cardinals
Baptist Florida Eagles

BAR-BAY

Barber-Scotia Mighty Sabres
Barclay Bears
Barnard Bears
Bard Raptors
Bard Simon's Rock Llamas
Barry Buccaneers
Barstow CC Vikings
Barton Bulldogs
Barton CC Cougars
Baruch Bearcats
Bates Bobcats
Baton Rouge CC Bears
Baylor Bears
Bay de Noc CC Norse
Bay Path Wildcats
Bay Ridge Christian Eagles

BEL-BEN

Belhaven Blazers
Bellarmine Knights
Bellevue College Bulldogs
Bellevue University Bruins
Belmont Bruins
Belmont Abbey Crusaders
Beloit Buccaneers
Bemidji State Beavers
Benedict Tigers
Benedictine College Ravens
Benedictine University Eagles
Benedictine University Mesa Redhawks
Bennett Belles
Bennington Goatboys
Bentley Falcons

BER-BEV

Berea Mountaineers
Bergen CC Bulldogs
Berkeley Knights
Berkshire CC Falcons
Berry Vikings
Bethany (KS) Swedes
Bethany (WV) Bison
Bethany Lutheran Vikings
Bethel (IN) Pilots
Bethel (KS) Threshers
Bethel (MN) Royals
Bethel (TN) Wildcats
Bethesda Flames
Bethune–Cookman Wildcats
Bevill State CC Bears

BI

Big Bend CC Vikings
Binghamton Bearcats
Biola Eagles
Birmingham–Southern Panthers
Bishop State CC Wildcats
Bismarck State Mystics

BL

Black Hawk Braves
Black Hills State Yellow Jackets
Blackburn Battlin' Beavers
Bladen CC Eagles
Blinn Buccaneers
Bloomfield Bears
Bloomsburg Huskies
Blue Mountain Toppers
Blue Mountain CC Timberwolves
Blue Ridge CC Bears
Bluefield Rams
Bluefield State Big Blues and Lady Blues
Bluffton Beavers

BO

Bob Jones Bruins
Boise State Broncos
Bossier Parish CC Cavaliers
Boston College Eagles
Boston University Terriers
Bowdoin Polar Bears
Bowie State Bulldogs
Bowling Green Falcons
Boyce Bulldogs

BRA-BRI

Bradley Braves
Brandeis Judges
Brazosport Gators
Brenau Golden Tigers
Brescia Bearcats
Brevard Tornadoes
Brewton-Parker Barons
Briar Cliff Chargers
Briarcliffe Seahawks
Bridgeport Purple Knights
Bridgewater Eagles
Bridgewater State Bears
Brigham Young Cougars
Brigham Young Hawaii Seasiders
Brigham Young Idaho Vikings
Brightpoint CC Trailblazers
Bristol CC Bayhawks

BRO-BRY

Bronx CC Broncos
Brookdale CC Blues
Brookhaven Bears
Brooklyn Bulldogs
Broward College Seahawks
Brown Bears
Brunswick CC Dolphins
Bryan Lions
Bryant Bulldogs
Bryant & Stratton Bobcats
Bryn Athyn Lions
Bryn Mawr Owls

BU

Bucknell Bison
Bucks County CC Centurions
Buena Vista Beavers
Buffalo Bulls
Buffalo State Bengals
Bunker Hill CC Bulldogs
Bushnell Beacons
Butler Bulldogs
Butler CC Grizzlies
Butler County CC Pioneers
Butte Roadrunners

C

CAB-CALH

Cabrillo Seahawks
Cabrini Cavaliers
Cairn Highlanders
Caldwell Cougars
Caldwell CC/Tech Cobras
Calhoun CC Warhawks

UC (CAL)

UC Berkeley Golden Bears
UC Davis Aggies
UC Irvine Anteaters
UC Merced Golden Bobcats
UC Riverside Highlanders
UC San Diego Tritons
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs
UCLA Bruins

CALI

California Baptist Lancers
California Lutheran Kingsmen and Regals
California Maritime Keelhaulers
Caltech Beavers
Cal Poly Pomona Broncos
Cal Poly Mustangs
Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
Cal State Channel Islands Dolphins
California State University, Chico — see Chico State
Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros
Cal State East Bay Pioneers
California State University, Fresno — see Fresno State
Cal State Fullerton Titans
California State University, Long Beach — see Long Beach State
Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles
Cal State Monterey Bay Otters
Cal State Northridge Matadors
California State University, Sacramento — see Sacramento State
Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes
Cal State San Marcos Cougars
Cal State Stanislaus Warriors
California University of Pennsylvania Vulcans

CALU-CAN

Calumet St. Joseph Crimson Wave
Calvin Knights and Lady Knights
Campbell Fighting Camels
Campbellsville Tigers
Camden CC Cougars
Cameron Aggies
Cañada Colts
Canisius Golden Griffins
Cankdeska Cikana CC C4
Canyons Cougars

CAP-CAR

Cape Cod CC Sharks
Cape Fear CC Sea Devils
Capital Crusaders
Capital CC Commodores
Capitol Tech Chargers
Cardinal Stritch Wolves
Carl Albert State Vikings
Carl Sandburg Chargers
Carleton Knights
Carlow Celtics
Carnegie Mellon Tartans
Carolina Bruins
Carroll College Fighting Saints
Carroll CC Lynx
Carroll University Pioneers
Carson-Newman Eagles
Carthage Red Men and Lady Reds

CAS-CAZ

Cascadia Kodiaks
Case Western Reserve Spartans
Casper Thunderbirds
Catawba Indians
Catawba Valley CC Red Hawks
Catholic Cardinals
Cayuga CC Spartans
Cazenovia Wildcats

CC

CEC-CENTE

Cecil Seahawks
Cedar Crest Falcons
Cedar Valley Suns
Cedarville Yellow Jackets
Centenary College Gentlemen and Ladies
Centenary University Cyclones

CENTRAL-CENTRAL L

Central Dutch
Central Alabama CC Trojans
Central Arizona Vaqueros
Central Arkansas Bears and Sugar Bears
Central Baptist Mustangs & Lady Mustangs
Central Carolina CC Cougars
Central Carolina Tech Titans
Central CC Raiders
Central Connecticut Blue Devils
College of Central Florida Patriots
University of Central Florida Knights
Central Christian Tigers
Central Christian Bible Saints
Central Georgia Tech Titans
Central Lakes Raiders

CENTRAL M-CENTRAL W

Central Maine CC Mustangs
Central Methodist Eagles
Central Michigan Chippewas
Central Missouri Mules and Jennies
Central New Mexico CC Cats
Central Ohio Tech Titans
Central Oklahoma Bronchos
Central Oregon CC Bobcats
Central Penn Knights
Central Piedmont CC Meck Dec'ers
Central State Marauders
Central Texas Eagles
Central Washington Wildcats
Central Wyoming Rustlers

CENTRALI-CER

Centralia Trailblazers
Centre Colonels
Century Wood Ducks
Cerritos Falcons
Cerro Coso CC Coyotes

CHA-CHE

Chabot Gladiators
Chadron State Eagles
Chaffey Panthers
Chaminade Silverswords
Champion Christian Tigers
Champlain Beavers
Chapman Panthers
Chandler-Gilbert CC Coyotes
Chatham Cougars
Charleston Cougars
Charleston (WV) (or UCWV) Golden Eagles
Charleston Southern Buccaneers and Lady Bucs
Chattahoochee Tech Golden Eagles
Chattahoochee Valley CC Pirates
Chattanooga Mocs
Chemeketa CC Storm

CHES-CHR

Chesapeake Skipjacks
Chestnut Hill Griffins
Cheyney Wolves
Chicago Maroons
Chicago State Cougars
Chico State Wildcats
Chipola Indians
Chowan Braves
Christendom Crusaders
Christian Brothers Buccaneers
Christopher Newport Captains

CI

Cincinnati Bearcats
Cincinnati State Tech/CC Surge
Cisco Wranglers
The Citadel Bulldogs
Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Scripps College Stags and Athenas
Citrus Owls
City CUNY Beavers
City San Francisco Rams

CL

Clackamas CC Cougars
Claflin Panthers
Clarendon Bulldogs
Claremont McKenna Stags & Athenas
Clarion Golden Eagles
Clark Atlanta Panthers
Clark Penguins
Clark State Eagles
Clarke Crusaders
Clarks Summit Defenders
Clarkson Golden Knights
Clatsop CC Bandits
Clayton State Lakers
Clearwater Christian Cougars

Cleary University Cougars

Clemson Tigers
Cleveland CC Yetis
Cleveland State Vikings
Clinton Golden Bears
Clinton CC Cougars
Cloud County CC Thunderbirds
Clovis CC Crush

COA-COK

Coahoma CC Tigers
Coast Guard Bears
Coastal Bend Cougars
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Coastal Alabama CC Eagles
Coastal Carolina CC Cougars
Coastal Georgia Mariners
Coastal Pines Tech Rays
Coastline CC Dolphins
Cochise Apaches
Coconino CC Comets
Coe Kohawks
Coffeyville CC Red Ravens
Coker Cobras

COL-COLO

Colby White Mules
Colby CC Trojans

Colby Sawyer Chargers

Colgate Raiders

College of Biblical Studies Ambassadors

College of Idaho Yotes
College of New Jersey Lions
Collin Cougars
Colorado Buffaloes
Colorado Christian Cougars
Colorado College Tigers
Colorado–Colorado Springs Mountain Lions
Colorado–Denver Lynx
Colorado Mesa Mavericks
Colorado Mines Orediggers
Colorado Mountain Eagles
Colorado Northwestern CC Spartans
Colorado State Rams
Colorado State Global Golden Eagles
Colorado State–Pueblo ThunderWolves

COLU

COM-CONC

Compton Tartars
Concord Mountain Lions and Lady Lions
Concordia (CA) Eagles
Concordia (IL) Cougars
Concordia (MI) Cardinals
Concordia (Moorhead, MN) Cobbers
Concordia (St. Paul, MN) Golden Bears
Concordia (NE) Bulldogs
Concordia (TX) Tornadoes
Concordia (WI) Falcons
Concordia Seminary Preachers

CONN-COP

Connecticut – see UConn
Connecticut College Camels
Connors State Cowboys
Contra Costa Comets
Converse Valkyries
Copiah-Lincoln CC Wolf Pack
Copper Mountain Fighting Cacti
Coppin State Eagles

COR-COW

Corban Warriors
Cornell College Rams
Cornell University Big Red
Cornerstone Golden Eagles
Corning Red Barons
Cossatot CC Colts
Cosumnes River Hawks
Creative Studies Detroit Peacocks
Cottey Comets
County College of Morris Titans
Covenant Scots
Cowley CC Tigers

CR

Crafton Hills Roadrunners
Creighton Blue Jays
Crowder Rough Riders
Crowley's Ridge Pioneers
Crown Polar

CU-CY

Cuesta Cougars
Culinary Institute of America Steels
Culver-Stockton Wildcats
Cumberland Phoenix
Cumberlands Patriots
Curry Colonels
Cuyahoga CC Triceratops
Cuyamaca Coyotes
Cypress Chargers

D

DA

Daemen Wildcats
Dakota Bottineau Lumberjacks
Dakota County Tech Blue Knights
Dakota State Trojans
Dakota Wesleyan Tigers
Daley Bulldogs
Dallas Crusaders
Dallas Baptist Patriots
Dallas Christian Crusaders
Dalton State Roadrunners
Dana Vikings
Danville CC Knights
Danville Area CC Jaguars
Dartmouth Big Green
Davis & Elkins Senators
Davenport Panthers
Davidson Wildcats
Davidson-Davie CC Storm
Davis Falcons
Dawson CC Buccaneers
Dayton Flyers
Daytona State Falcons

DE-DEL

De Anza Mountain Lions
Dean Bulldogs
Defiance Yellow Jackets
Del Mar Vikings
Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens
Delaware County CC Phantoms
Delaware State Hornets
Delaware Tech CC Spirit (Stanton/Wilmington), Hawks (Terry), Roadrunners (Georgetown)
Delaware Valley Aggies
Delgado CC Dolphins
Delta Pioneers
Delta State Statesmen and Lady Statesmen (unofficial: Fighting Okra)