Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks facts for kids
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| University | University of Louisiana at Monroe |
| Conference | Sun Belt |
| NCAA | Division I (FBS) |
| Athletic director | John Hartwell |
| Location | Monroe, Louisiana |
| Varsity teams | 15 (6 men, 9 women) |
| Football stadium | JPS Field at Malone Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Fant–Ewing Coliseum |
| Baseball stadium | Warhawk Field |
| Softball stadium | Geo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex |
| Soccer stadium | Brown Stadium |
| Other arenas | Bayou Desiard Country Club Raymond Heard Stadium Selman Field Cross Country Course ULM Sand Volleyball Complex |
| Mascot | Ace the Warhawk |
| Nickname | Warhawks |
| Fight song | Cheer for ULM Warhawks |
| Colors | Maroon and Gold |
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The Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks are the sports teams that represent the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM). They are also known as the ULM Warhawks. ULM has 15 different sports teams, with 6 for men and 9 for women. They compete in NCAA Division I, which is the highest level of college sports. The Warhawks are part of the Sun Belt Conference.
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What's a Warhawk?
The sports teams from the University of Louisiana at Monroe are called the Warhawks. A Warhawk is a cool, fierce bird that represents their fighting spirit in sports!
Sports at ULM
The ULM Warhawks have many different sports teams. Here's a look at the sports they play:
| Men's sports | Women's sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Beach volleyball |
| Cross country | Cross country |
| Football | Golf |
| Golf | Soccer |
| Track and field† | Softball |
| Tennis | |
| Track and field† | |
| Volleyball | |
| † – Track and field includes both indoor and outdoor | |
Baseball Team
The ULM baseball team plays their home games at Warhawk Field. The team is coached by Mike Federico. They won the Sun Belt Conference Championship in 2008. In 2012, they won the Sun Belt Conference Baseball Tournament. This win allowed them to play in the NCAA Division I baseball tournament. The ULM Warhawks have won 14 baseball championships in their conference.
Women's Beach Volleyball
The ULM women's beach volleyball team started in 2013. They compete in NCAA Division I beach volleyball. Since 2023, they have been part of the Sun Belt Conference. Before that, they were members of Conference USA from 2021 to 2022.
Football Team
The Warhawks college football team began playing in 1931. They compete in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision. This is the highest level of college football. They play their home games at Malone Stadium on the ULM campus.
The team has sent many players to play professionally. Some players have gone to the National Football League, like Stan Humphries and Bubby Brister. Others have played in the Canadian Football League or the Arena League. In 1987, when they were known as the Indians, ULM won the I-AA National Championship. The 2012 season was their first winning season since joining the Football Bowl Subdivision.
Men's Basketball Team
The men's and women's basketball teams play their home games at Fant-Ewing Coliseum. This arena opened in 1971 and can hold 7,000 fans. The biggest crowd for a men's basketball game was 8,044 people. This happened on January 25, 1979, when the Northeast Louisiana Indians played the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. The ULM Warhawks men's basketball team has won 19 conference championships.
Women's Basketball Team
The largest crowd for a women's basketball game at Fant-Ewing Coliseum was 8,155 fans. This was on February 11, 1985, when the Northeast Louisiana Lady Indians played the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters. The ULM Warhawks women's basketball team has won five conference championships.
Cross Country Teams
The ULM Warhawks have strong cross country teams. The men's team has won five conference championships. The women's team has won two conference championships.
Golf Team
The ULM Warhawks men's golf team has won two conference championships.
Softball Team
The ULM Warhawks softball team has won two conference championships.
Women's Tennis Team
The ULM Warhawks women's tennis team has won nine conference championships.
Track and Field Teams
The ULM Warhawks have successful track and field teams. The men's outdoor track and field team has won nine conference championships. The women's outdoor track and field team has won four conference championships.
Other Sports
Water Skiing
The University of Louisiana at Monroe Water Ski Team is very successful. Since college water ski competitions started in 1979, they have been a top team. They have won 29 National Championship titles!
Championships Won
NCAA National Championship
As of April 2016, Louisiana Monroe has won one NCAA team national championship.
- Men's Football (1): 1987
Conference Championships
The ULM Warhawks have won many conference championships. The men's teams have won 75 championships. The women's teams have won 24 championships. These include regular-season titles, tournament wins, or divisional championships.
- Men's Sports
- Basketball: 19 championships
- Tennis: 18 championships
- Baseball: 14 championships
- Outdoor Track & Field: 9 championships
- Football: 5 championships
- Cross Country: 5 championships
- Indoor Track & Field: 3 championships
- Golf: 2 championships
- Women's Sports
- Tennis: 9 championships
- Basketball: 5 championships
- Outdoor Track and Field: 4 championships
- Softball: 2 championships
- Indoor Track & Field: 2 championships
- Cross Country: 2 championships
Where the Warhawks Play
Here are some of the places where the ULM Warhawks play their games:
- Football: Malone Stadium
- Basketball: Fant–Ewing Coliseum
- Baseball: Warhawk Field
- Beach Volleyball: ULM Sand Volleyball Complex
- Cross Country: Selman Field Cross Country Course
- Golf: Bayou Desiard Country Club
- Soccer: Brown Stadium
- Softball: Geo-Surfaces Field at the ULM Softball Complex
- Tennis: Raymond Heard Stadium
- Track and Field: Groseclose Track at Brown Stadium
- Volleyball: Fant–Ewing Coliseum
Who are the Warhawks' Rivals?
The Warhawks have rivalries with other teams in the Sun Belt Conference. Their biggest rivals are the Arkansas State Red Wolves and the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.
Football Rivalries
Here are some of the football rivalries for the Warhawks:
| Teams | Rivalry Name | Trophy | Meetings | Record | Series Leader | Current Streak | |
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| Arkansas State Red Wolves | ULM | – | 42 | 14–28 | Arkansas State | Arkansas State won 11 | |
| Louisiana Ragin Cajuns | ULM | Battle on the Bayou | Wooden Boot | 56 | 25–31 | Louisiana | Louisiana won 3 |
| Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | ULM | Louisiana Tech–Louisiana–Monroe football rivalry | – | 43 | 13–30 | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech won 8 |
| Northwestern State Demons | ULM | Louisiana–Monroe–Northwestern State football rivalry | – | 48 | 19–28–1 | Northwestern State | Northwestern State won 2 |
Warhawks Sports Radio Network
The ULM Warhawks have their own radio network called the Warhawk Sports Radio Network. It started in 2007. This network lets fans listen to live sports games on the radio in Northeast Louisiana. Three radio stations in Monroe broadcast the games: KLIP, KMLB, and KRJO.
See also
In Spanish: Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks para niños
- List of NCAA Division I institutions
