Athletics & Recreation

Mongoose Athletics

Mongoose Pride Runs Deep

18 varsity sports. One community. Mongoose Athletics competes at the highest level of collegiate competition while building champions in the classroom and on the field.

Varsity Sports

Men’s Sports: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Swimming & Diving, Track & Field, Cross Country, Tennis, Golf, Lacrosse

Women’s Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Track & Field, Cross Country, Tennis, Lacrosse

Conference: Mountain Valley Conference (MVC)

Division: NCAA Division I

Championships: 23 conference championships in the last decade

World-Class Facilities

  • •Mongoose Stadium — 8,500-seat football & track venue
  • •Mongoose Arena — 3,200-seat multi-sport arena for basketball & volleyball
  • •Recreation & Wellness Center — 85,000 sq ft with 6 courts, Olympic pool, weight room, climbing wall, group fitness studios
  • •Morrison Baseball Diamond — 2,200-seat stadium with press box
  • •Aquatic Center — 8-lane Olympic pool, diving well, spectator seating for 500

Academic Excellence

Team GPA: 3.32 overall average

Graduation Rate: 89% student-athlete graduation rate

Academic All-Conference: 47 selections last year

MVC Scholar-Athlete Awards: 12 recipients last year

Dedicated athletic academic advisors, tutoring, and study hall resources ensure student-athletes thrive in the classroom while competing at the highest level.

Intramural & Club Sports

Recreation for Every Mongoose

Intramural Sports: 2,800+ participants annually in 20+ sports including flag football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, tennis, pickleball, dodgeball, and esports.

Club Sports: 18 competitive club teams including rugby, Ultimate Frisbee, ice hockey, rowing, equestrian, martial arts, and cricket — competing regionally and nationally.

Recreation Center Memberships: Included in student fees. Faculty/staff memberships available. Alumni rates offered.

Group Fitness Classes: 40+ weekly classes: yoga, spin, HIIT, Zumba, kickboxing, Pilates — all free for students.

Outdoor Adventure Program: Rock climbing instruction, kayaking, hiking trips, ski/snowboard days, and whitewater rafting — gear rental available at the Outdoor Gear Closet.

Fan Traditions & Spirit

Mongoose Maniacs

The official student spirit section. Join 1,200+ members who attend games in coordinated themes, lead cheers, and travel to away games. Free membership with student ID. Maniacs get priority seating at sellout games.

Mascot & Colors

Mascot: Monty the Mongoose

Colors: Mongoose Green (#37BA95) and Gold

Fight Song: “Go, Go, Mongoose” — sung after every score and victory. Learn the words at orientation!

Traditions: Storming the field after big wins, “Mongoose March” parade before home football games, and the Senior Sendoff ceremony on the final home football game.

Tickets & Events

Student tickets: Free to all home football and basketball games with MU ID. First come, first served at the gate (Mongoose Maniacs members have priority access).

Season passes: Faculty/staff discounted passes available. Community passes available for non-students.

Schedule & tickets: mongooseathletics.edu

Tailgating: Lot B opens 4 hours before home football games. Designated tailgate zones with grills, tents, and the Mongoose Alumni tailgate tent.