LSU Tigers and Lady Tigers facts for kids

Quick facts for kids LSU Tigers
University	Louisiana State University
Conference	Southeastern Conference (primary) CCSA (beach volleyball)
NCAA	Division I (FBS)
Athletic director	Scott Woodward
Location	Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Varsity teams	21
Football stadium	Tiger Stadium
Basketball arena	Pete Maravich Assembly Center
Baseball stadium	Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field
Softball stadium	Tiger Park
Soccer stadium	LSU Soccer Stadium
Natatorium	LSU Natatorium
Other arenas	Bernie Moore Track Stadium Carl Maddox Field House Highland Road Park LSU Tennis Complex Mango's Beach Volleyball Club University Club of Baton Rouge
Mascot	Mike the Tiger
Nickname	Fighting Tigers, Tigers, Lady Tigers, Bayou Bengals
Fight song	Fight for LSU
Colors	Purple and Gold

The LSU Tigers and Lady Tigers are the sports teams that represent Louisiana State University (LSU). This university is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. LSU competes in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). They are part of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

What are the LSU Team Names?

The official team names for Louisiana State University are the Fighting Tigers, Tigers, or Lady Tigers. The "Lady Tigers" name used to be for sports with both men's and women's teams. This included basketball, cross country, golf, swimming, diving, tennis, and track and field. However, since 2017, only women's basketball, cross country, and track and field use the "Lady Tigers" name.

What Sports Does LSU Play?

LSU has teams in nine men's sports and twelve women's sports. Most of these teams compete in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The women's beach volleyball team competes in the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association.

LSU was the first SEC school to win at least 10 SEC championships in football, men's basketball, and baseball. They were also the first SEC school to win a national championship in each of these three major sports.

Men's sports	Women's sports
Baseball	Basketball
Basketball	Beach volleyball
Cross country	Cross country
Football	Golf
Golf	Gymnastics
Swimming and diving	Soccer
Tennis	Softball
Track and field†	Swimming and diving
	Tennis
	Track and field†
	Volleyball
† – Track and field includes both indoor and outdoor

Baseball Team Achievements

The LSU baseball team has won seven national championships. Their first was in 1991, and their most recent was in 2023. They play in the Western division of the Southeastern Conference. The team's coach is Jay Johnson. Home games are played at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field.

• National Championships (7): 1991, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2009, 2023
• College World Series appearances (18): 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2015, 2017
• SEC Championships (17): 1939, 1943, 1946, 1961, 1975, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2017
• Conference Tournament Championships (12): 1986, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 2000, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2017

Men's Basketball Team Achievements

The LSU men's basketball team plays in the Southeastern Conference. Their coach is Matt McMahon. They play home games at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

• National Championships (1): 1935†
• Final Four appearances (4): 1953, 1981, 1986, 2006
• Sweet Sixteen appearances (10): 1953, 1954, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1986, 1987, 2000, 2006, 2019
• SEC Championships (11): 1935, 1953, 1954, 1979, 1981, 1985, 1991, 2000, 2006, 2009, 2019

† LSU claims a national championship from 1935 based on a win in the American Legion Bowl. This event did not claim to decide a national champion at the time. Other groups later named different teams as the national champion for that year.

Women's Basketball Team Achievements

The LSU women's basketball team also plays in the Southeastern Conference. Their coach is Kim Mulkey. They play home games at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

• National Championships (1): 2023
• Final Four appearances (7): 1977, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2023
• Sweet Sixteen appearances (14): 1984, 1986, 1989, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2013,2023
• SEC Championships (3): 2005, 2006, 2008

Women's Beach Volleyball Team Achievements

The women's beach volleyball team plays in the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association (CCSA). The coach is Russell Brock. They play home games at the LSU Beach Volleyball Stadium.

• National Championships (0): none
• SEC Championships (N/A): — this sport is not sponsored by the SEC

Men's Cross Country Team Achievements

The men's cross country team competes in the Southeastern Conference. The coach is Dennis Shaver. They host home meets at Highland Road Park.

• National Championships - Men (0): none
• SEC Championships - Men (0): none

Women's Cross Country Team Achievements

The women's cross country team also competes in the Southeastern Conference. The coach is Dennis Shaver. They host home meets at Highland Road Park.

• National Championships - Women (0): none
• SEC Championships - Women (0): none

Football Team Achievements

The LSU Tigers football team plays in Division I - Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). They are part of the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Their home stadium is Tiger Stadium, which can hold 102,321 fans.

LSU has won four national championships. These include two in the last decade. Their first national championship was in 1958. They won their second in 2003 by beating the Oklahoma Sooners. In 2007, LSU won their third national championship. They were the first team with two losses to win this title. In 2019, LSU defeated the Clemson Tigers to win their fourth national title.

The team's current coach is Brian Kelly.

• National championships (4): 1958, 2003, 2007, 2019
• Conference championships (15)
  • SIAA championships (2): 1896, 1908
  • SoCon championships (1):1932
  • SEC championships (11): 1935, 1936, 1958, 1961, 1970, 1986, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2019
• Divisional championships (6): 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2011, 2019

Men's Golf Team Achievements

The men's golf team plays in the Southeastern Conference. The coach is Chuck Winstead. Their home course is the University Club of Baton Rouge.

• National Championships (5): 1940 (co-champion with Princeton), 1942 (co-champion with Stanford), 1947, 1955, 2015
• SEC Championships (16): 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1942, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1953, 1954, 1960, 1966, 1967, 1986, 1987, 2015
• Individual national champions (3): Fred Haas (1937), Earl Stewart (1941), John Peterson (2011)

Women's Golf Team Achievements

The women's golf team plays in the Southeastern Conference. The coach is Garrett Runion. Their home course is the University Club of Baton Rouge.

• National Championships (0): none
• SEC Championships (1): 1992
• Individual national champions (1): Austin Ernst (2011)

Women's Gymnastics Team Achievements

The women's gymnastics team competes in the Southeastern Conference. The coach is Jay Clark. Their home venue is the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

• National Championships (0): none
• SEC Championships (4): 1981, 2017, 2018, 2019

Women's Soccer Team Achievements

The soccer team plays in the Western division of the Southeastern Conference. The coach is Sian Hudson. They play home games at the LSU Soccer Stadium.

• National Championships (0): none
• SEC Championships (0): none

Softball Team Achievements

The softball team plays in the Western division of the Southeastern Conference. The coach is Beth Torina. They play home games at Tiger Park.

• National Championships (0): none
• WCWS appearances (6): 2001, 2004, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017
• SEC Championships (5): 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004

Men's Swimming and Diving Team Achievements

The men's swimming and diving teams compete in the Southeastern Conference. The swim coach is Dave Geyer, and the diving coach is Doug Shaffer. They host home meets at the LSU Natatorium.

• National Championships (0): none
• SEC Championships (1): 1988

Women's Swimming and Diving Team Achievements

The women's swimming and diving teams also compete in the Southeastern Conference. The swim coach is Dave Geyer, and the diving coach is Doug Shaffer. They host home meets at the LSU Natatorium.

• National Championships (0): none
• SEC Championships (0): none

Men's Tennis Team Achievements

The men's tennis team plays in the Western division of the Southeastern Conference. The co-head coaches are Andy Brandi and Chris Brandi. They play home matches at the LSU Tennis Complex.

• National Championships (0): none
• SEC Championships (4): 1976, 1985, 1998, 1999

Women's Tennis Team Achievements

The women's tennis team plays in the Western division of the Southeastern Conference. The co-head coaches are Julia Sell and Michael Sell. They play home matches at the LSU Tennis Complex.

• National Championships (0): none
• SEC Championships (0): none

Men's Indoor Track and Field Team Achievements

The men's indoor track and field team competes in the Southeastern Conference. The coach is Dennis Shaver. They host home meets at the Carl Maddox Field House.

• National Championships (2): 2001, 2004
• SEC Championships (4): 1957, 1963, 1989, 1990

Women's Indoor Track and Field Team Achievements

The women's indoor track and field team competes in the Southeastern Conference. The coach is Dennis Shaver. They host home meets at the Carl Maddox Field House.

• National Championships (11): 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2002, 2003, 2004
• SEC Championships (11): 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2007, 2008, 2011

Men's Outdoor Track and Field Team Achievements

The men's outdoor track and field team competes in the Southeastern Conference. The coach is Dennis Shaver. They host home meets at the Bernie Moore Track Stadium.

• National Championships (5): 1933, 1989, 1990, 2002, 2021
• SEC Championships (22): 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1951, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1963, 1988, 1989, 1990

Women's Outdoor Track and Field Team Achievements

The women's outdoor track and field team competes in the Southeastern Conference. The coach is Dennis Shaver. They host home meets at the Bernie Moore Track Stadium.

• National Championships (14): 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2008, 2012 (vacated)
• SEC Championships (8): 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1996, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012

Women's Volleyball Team Achievements

The volleyball team plays in the Western division of the Southeastern Conference. The coach is Fran Flory. They play home games at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

• National Championships (0): none
• Final Four appearances (2): 1990, 1991
• SEC Championships (4): 1986, 1989, 1990, 1991

What are LSU's Former Varsity Sports?

Boxing

LSU had a boxing team that became a varsity sport in 1930. They won their first Southeastern Conference title in 1934. In 1949, the team had its best year, winning the national title. Boxing stopped being a varsity sport at LSU in 1956. This was because fewer schools in the region had boxing teams, making travel costs too high.

LSU's boxing team had a record of 101 wins, 22 losses, and 6 ties. They won one national championship and had 11 individual NCAA champions.

Men's Wrestling

LSU also had a men's wrestling team from 1968 to 1985. They won seven Southeastern Conference titles. The wrestling program was stopped in 1985.

What are LSU's Non-Varsity Sports?

Men's Rugby

The LSU rugby team started in 1970. They play their matches at the UREC Field Complex. LSU rugby won the national collegiate championship tournament in 1976. They also compete in the Southeastern Collegiate Rugby Conference.

Men's Soccer

The LSU men's soccer team started in 1964. They have played in the Collegiate Soccer League of Louisiana since 2016. The team plays its home games at the UREC Field Complex. In 1998, the team won its only national title.

Men's Volleyball

The LSU men's volleyball team competes in the Southern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association. They play against other teams in the region. The team competes for championship honors in the SIVA tournament.

Other Sports

Sport	Association
Bowling team	United States Bowling Congress Collegiate Division, Southwest Intercollegiate Bowling Conference
Men's Disc Golf team	2023 Div II Qualifier Nationals
Women's Disc Golf team	2023 Div II Qualifier Nationals
Women's equestrian team
Men's ice hockey team	American Collegiate Hockey Association, South Eastern Collegiate Hockey Conference
Men's lacrosse team	United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association, Lone Star Alliance
Women's lacrosse team	Women's Collegiate Lacrosse Associates, Texas Women's Lacrosse League
Powerlifting team
Rowing team	American Collegiate Rowing Association, Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association
Women's rugby team
Triathlon team
Water polo team

How Many Championships Has LSU Won?

LSU has won 51 team national championships. This places them 19th all-time among all schools. 45 of these championships were recognized by the NCAA.

• Men's Team Championships (20)
  • Baseball (7): 1991, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2009, 2023
  • Boxing (1): 1949
  • Golf (5): 1940, 1942, 1947, 1955, 2015
  • Indoor Track & Field (2): 2001, 2004
  • Outdoor Track & Field (5): 1933, 1989, 1990, 2002, 2021
• Women's Team Championships (26)
  • Basketball (1): 2023
  • Indoor Track & Field (11): 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2002, 2003, 2004
  • Outdoor Track & Field (14): 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2008, 2012 (vacated)

Other National Team Championships

These championships are not always recognized by the NCAA.

• Men's
  • Football (4): 1958, 2003, 2007, 2019
  • Basketball (1): 1935
  • Rugby (1): 1976

What is the NACDA Directors' Cup?

The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) ranks college sports programs each year. They give points to schools based on how well their men's and women's teams do in many sports. The school with the most points wins a trophy. This shows which schools have strong sports programs across the board.

NACDA All-Sports Rankings

What are LSU's Athletic Facilities?

LSU has many stadiums, arenas, and training areas for its sports teams.

• Tiger Stadium

This is the home stadium for the LSU football team. It is also called "Death Valley." It opened in 1924 and could hold 12,000 people. Today, it holds 102,321 fans. This makes it one of the largest stadiums in the world.

Tiger Stadium has special features. For example, it marks yard lines ending in "5" as well as "0." It also has "H" shaped goal posts. A crossbar from old goalposts hangs above the locker room door. Players touch it for good luck before running onto the field.

• Charles McClendon Practice Facility

This is where the LSU football team practices. It includes the LSU Football Operations Center, an indoor practice field, and four outdoor fields. It was named after former coach Charles McClendon in 2002.

• LSU Football Operations Center

Built in 2006, this building has everything the football team needs. It includes the locker room, a players' lounge, weight room, and coaches' offices. It also has displays of team trophies and memorabilia.

• LSU Indoor Practice Facility

This indoor facility was built in 1991. It is climate-controlled and has a 100-yard indoor field. It is connected to the Football Operations Center.

• LSU Outdoor Practice Fields

There are four outdoor practice fields next to the football operations center. Three are grass, and one has a special turf surface.

• Pete Maravich Assembly Center

Opened in 1972, this is the home arena for LSU's men's and women's basketball teams. It also hosts the gymnastics and indoor volleyball teams. It is nicknamed "Deaf Dome" or "PMAC." It can seat 13,215 people. The arena was renamed after LSU basketball star Pete Maravich.

• LSU Basketball Practice Facility

This practice facility for basketball was finished in 2010. It has separate, full-size gyms for the men's and women's teams. These courts look exactly like the main arena's court. The building also has locker rooms, lounges, and coaches' offices.

• Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field

This is the home stadium for the LSU baseball team. It can seat 10,326 fans. The stadium is named after Simeon Alex Box, an LSU veteran who died in World War II. In 2013, the field was named after former coach Skip Bertman.

• Bernie Moore Track Stadium

This is the outdoor stadium for the LSU track and field teams. It was built in 1969 and seats 5,680 people. It was named after former LSU coach and SEC Commissioner Bernie Moore. The stadium also has a weight room for the track and field teams.

• Carl Maddox Field House

This is the indoor stadium for the LSU track and field teams. It was built in 1975 and seats 2,000 people. It was named after former LSU Athletic Director Carl Maddox.

• Highland Road Park

This park is the home course for the LSU cross country teams.

• LSU Beach Volleyball Stadium

This stadium opened in 2019 for the LSU Beach Volleyball team. It has six special competition courts with deep sand. The courts have a system to keep the sand cool on hot days.

• LSU Gymnastics Training Facility

This is where the LSU women's gymnastics team practices. The new facility opened in 2016. It has 38,000 square feet of training space.

• LSU Natatorium

Opened in 1985, this is the home arena for the LSU swimming and diving teams. It seats 2,200 people. It has a large pool that can be changed for different events. It also has a diving well with various platforms.

• LSU Soccer Stadium

This is the home stadium for the LSU women's soccer team. It has two levels and seats 2,197 fans.

• LSU Tennis Complex

Finished in 2016, this complex is home to the LSU tennis teams. It has six indoor courts and 12 outdoor courts. The outdoor courts have seating for 1,400 fans.

• Tiger Park

This is the home stadium for the LSU softball team. It was built in 2009 and seats 1,289 fans. There is also a grassy area for more fans.

• University Club of Baton Rouge

This is the home course for the LSU golf teams. It is a large, championship-level golf course.

• Mary and Woody Bilyeu Golf Practice Facility

This facility is the learning center for the LSU golf teams. It has a meeting room, locker rooms, and coaches' offices.

• Martin J. Broussard Center for Athletic Training

This center is for athletic training and rehabilitation for all LSU sports. It is a two-story facility located next to Tiger Stadium. It has staff to help athletes with injuries and recovery.

• LSU Strength and Conditioning facility

This is a weight room and training facility for LSU athletes. It was built in 1997 and is next to Tiger Stadium. It has many different types of exercise equipment.

What is the LSU Cox Communications Academic Center for Student-Athletes?

The LSU Cox Communications Academic Center helps student-athletes with their studies. It is located in the Gym/Armory building. This building was renovated in 2002 to create the Academic Center.

The center helps student-athletes improve their academic skills. It has computer labs, a library, study areas, and tutoring. It also has a career center and a Hall of Fame for academic achievements.

What are LSU's Former Athletic Facilities?

• Alex Box Stadium — Baseball (1938–2008)
• Huey P. Long Field House — Boxing (1932–1936) and Men's and women's swimming and diving (1932–1984)
• John M. Parker Agricultural Coliseum — Men's basketball (1937–1971) and Boxing (1937–1956)
• LSU Gym/Armory — Men's basketball (1930–1937) and Wrestling (1968–1971)
• W.T. "Dub" Robinson Stadium — Men's and women's tennis (1976–2014)

What are LSU's Non-Varsity Athletic Facilities?

Student Recreation Center The Student Recreation Center is a sports facility on campus. It is used for many club sports like basketball, indoor soccer, and swimming. It has gyms, pools, courts, and a powerlifting room.

UREC Field Complex The UREC Field Complex is another sports facility on campus. It is used for club sports like flag football, lacrosse, rugby, and soccer. It has lighted grass fields for various sports.

Planet Ice Skating and Hockey Arena The Planet Ice Skating and Hockey Arena is an ice hockey rink in Lafayette, Louisiana. It is the home rink for the LSU men's ice hockey team.

What are LSU's Traditions?

Mike the Tiger

Mike the Tiger is the official mascot of LSU. There is a live tiger named Mike, and also a costumed mascot. The live Mike the Tiger lives in a special habitat on campus. It has plants, a waterfall, and a pond.

School Colors

LSU's official colors are Royal Purple and Old Gold. It is believed these colors were first used in 1893 for an LSU baseball game. Another story says that purple and gold ribbons were bought for the first football game. Stores had Mardi Gras colors, and only purple and gold were available.

LSU's first school colors were white and blue.

"Fight for LSU"

"Fight for LSU" is the university's official fight song. The band plays it often, especially when the team enters the field or scores points.

Louisiana State University Tiger Marching Band

The LSU Tiger Marching Band is also called The Golden Band from Tigerland. This 325-member band plays at all home football games and other events.

On game days, the band marches to Tiger Stadium. They stop at Victory Hill and play music. Then, they run down the hill into the stadium. After the game, they march back to the band hall.

The band's pregame show is a famous tradition. They start in the south end zone and march onto the field. They play parts of "Tiger Rag" and "Touchdown for LSU." The band forms the letters "LSU" on the field. While in this formation, they play the "LSU Alma Mater" and the "Star-Spangled Banner." They then play ""Fight for LSU"" and "Tiger Rag" again. The crowd chants "T-I-G-E-R-S, TIGERS!"

The band also plays during the game. The "First Down Cheer" uses a part of "Tiger Rag." The "Third Down Cheer" is based on "Eye of the Tiger." The song "Tiger Bandits" is played when the LSU defense stops the other team. Fans bow to show respect for the defensive play.

Bengal Brass

The Bengal Brass is a smaller group of 60 musicians from the main band. They play at LSU volleyball, gymnastics, and basketball games. They also travel with the basketball teams for postseason games.

Golden Girls and Colorguard

The LSU Golden Girls are a dance team that performs with the Tiger Band. They were created in 1959. There are 14 to 18 dancers who try out each year.

The LSU Colorguard is a flag-twirling group. It was started in 1971. About 24 to 28 twirlers are chosen each year.

LSU Cheerleaders

The LSU Cheerleaders include both male and female cheerleaders. They perform at football and basketball games. They lead cheers and help get the crowd excited. Before football games, they ride on Mike the Tiger's mobile unit. They also lead the football team onto the field. The LSU cheerleaders won the UCA National Championship in 1989.

LSU Tiger Girls

The LSU Tiger Girls are a dance team for the LSU men's and women's basketball teams. They perform at all home games and other events. They also compete against other dance teams.

LSU Bat Girls

The LSU Bat Girls help out the LSU Baseball program. There are 30 Bat Girls who work at home games. They sell programs, get foul balls, and help fans. They also assist the athletic department.

Who are LSU's Rivals?

Football

The LSU Tigers football team has traditional rivalries with the Ole Miss Rebels and Tulane Green Wave. More recent football rivalries include the Alabama Crimson Tide, Arkansas Razorbacks, Auburn Tigers, Florida Gators, Mississippi State Bulldogs and Texas A&M Aggies.

What is the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame?

The LSU Athletic Hall of Fame honors athletes and coaches who have made a big impact on the university. To be in the Hall of Fame as an athlete, a person must have graduated from college and been a great performer in their sport. They also need to have a good reputation. Coaches and administrators are chosen for their important contributions to LSU Athletics.

The Jack and Priscilla Andonie Museum on the LSU campus is where the Hall of Fame is located.

What is the Tiger Athletic Foundation?

The Tiger Athletic Foundation or TAF is a private, non-profit group. It helps support Louisiana State University (LSU) and its sports programs. TAF is the main source of private money for LSU athletics. This money helps pay for scholarships, academic awards, and new or improved sports facilities. TAF also helps fund academic programs that benefit all LSU students.

Who are the Athletic Directors?

Name	Years served
Russ Cohen	1928–1931
T.P. "Skipper" Heard	1931–1954
Jim Corbett	1954–1967
Harry Rabenhorst	1967–1968
Carl Maddox	1968–1978
Paul Dietzel	1978–1982
Bob Brodhead	1982–1987
Joe Dean	1987–2000
Skip Bertman	2001–2008
Joe Alleva	2008–2019
Scott Woodward	2019–present

How Can I Listen to LSU Sports?

The LSU Sports Radio Network broadcasts games. For men's sports, the main station is WDGL-FM ("The Eagle 98.1") in Baton Rouge. For women's sports, it's WBRP-FM (Talk 107.3) in Baton Rouge.

Current Announcers

As of the 2017–18 season:

Name	Position
Chris Blair	Play-by-play (baseball, men's basketball, football); Director of Broadcasting
Doug Thompson	Analyst (baseball, home games)
Bill Franques	Analyst (baseball, away games)
John Brady	Analyst (men's basketball)
Kevin Ford	Analyst/play-by-play (men's basketball); Studio host (football)
Doug Moreau	Analyst (football)
Gordy Rush	Sideline reporter (football)
Patrick Wright	Play-by-play (women's basketball, softball)
Kent Lowe	Analyst (softball)

Former "Voice of the Tigers"

• John Ferguson – Play-by-play commentator (men's basketball, football) (1946–1958, 1961–1987)
• J.C. Politz – Play-by-play commentator (men's basketball, football) (1959–1960)
• Jim Hawthorne – Play-by-play commentator (baseball, men's basketball, football) (1979–2016)