1930 1979 2002 2021 Bethune–Cookman Wildcats men’s basketball team Beginning The Bethune–Cookman Wildcats men’s basketball team represents Bethune–Cookman University in the sport of basketball. The Wildcats compete in the NCAA Division I and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). They play their home games in Moore Gymnasium on campus in Daytona Beach, Florida. They are coached by former NBA player and …
Abilene Christian Wildcats School History
1953 1993 2016 2020 ACU’s athletic teams officially adopted the Wildcats mascot In 1953, a pivotal moment occurred for the Abilene Christian University’s athletic identity. During this year, the university officially adopted the Wildcats as the mascot for its athletic teams. The adoption of a mascot is often a symbolic and unifying step for a sports program, creating a sense …
Davidson Wildcats School History
1970 2006 2015 2018 2021 Davidson wins its first Southern Conference basketball championship In 1970, the Davidson men’s basketball team won its first Southern Conference championship and earned a bid to the NCAA Tournament. However, they lost in the first round to St. John’s by a score of 79-74. Despite the loss, it was a historic season for the Wildcats, …
Weber State Wildcats School History
1910 1980 1999 2012 2021 Weber State fielded its first football team The first football team at Weber State was organized in 1902, consisting of a group of students who played informally against other local teams. Football continued to be played informally at Weber State throughout the early 1900s, with various groups of students forming teams and playing against other …
Villanova Wildcats School History
1920 1949 1971 1977 1991 1985 – 2016 – 2018 Villanova College forms its first basketball team In 1920: Villanova College (now University) forms its first basketball team. See Full Story Villanova football team wins its first national championship In 1949: Villanova football team wins its first national championship, defeating Missouri in the Cotton Bowl. See Full Story Took On …
Northwestern Wildcats School History
1943 1979 1996 2018 2020 Northwestern Wildcats – Otto Graham Graham’s first game for the Northwestern Wildcats football team was on October 4, 1941, when he caught a Kansas State punt and returned it 90 yards for a touchdown. He ran and passed for two more touchdowns in the 51–3 victory. After scoring another pair of touchdowns in a win against …
Kentucky Wildcats School History
1921 1949 1950 1958 2012 2020 Kentucky wins the first Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association basketball championship In 1921 Kentucky wins the first Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association basketball championship See Full Story The Kentucky Wildcats baseball team wins its first SEC championship In 1949, the Kentucky Wildcats baseball team achieved a significant milestone by winning its first Southeastern Conference (SEC) championship. …
Arizona Wildcats School History
1914 1994 1997 2012 2012 2021 University of Arizona officially adopts the nickname “Wildcats” In 1914: The University of Arizona officially adopts the nickname “Wildcats” for its athletic teams. The name was chosen due to the team’s fighting spirit and determination. See Full Story Arizona men’s basketball team wins their first NCAA Tournament championship In 1994, the Arizona Wildcats men’s …
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