Bloomsburg Huskies

The Bloomsburg Huskies (formerly known as the Bloomsburg State Huskies) are the athletic teams that represent Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Huskies are members of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) for 18 of 19 varsity sports; as the wrestling team competes in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) as a member of the NCAA's Division I. The Huskies have been a member of the PSAC since its founding in 1951.

Varsity teams

List of teams

Individual sports

Football

In 2000, the Bloomsburg Huskies football team were the national runner-up in Division II.

Conferences

• 1892–1950: Independent
• 1951–present: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Softball

The Huskies softball team won the AIAW Division III national championship in 1982.

Tennis

In 1989, Mark Billone of the Bloomsburg Huskies won the NCAA Division II men's tennis championship in singles.

Wrestling

The Huskies wrestling team competes in the Division I Mid-American Conference with Marcus Gordon as head coach. The Nelson Field House, located on Bloomsburg University's upper campus, serves as home for the wrestling team's dual meets and tournaments.

National championships

The Huskies have won thirteen NCAA Division II team championships.

Team

Notable Huskies

• John Willis (born 1952): American-Israeli basketball player
• Jahri Evans: Former Left Guard for the New Orleans Saints and Super Bowl XLIV champion.
• Matt Feiler: Former guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers, current guard for Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
• Jack Fritz: Radio Personality
• Bob Tucker: former NFL tight end, New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings

References

External links

• Official website