UMBC Retrievers
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| University | University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
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| Conference | America East |
| NCAA | Division I |
| Athletics director | Charles Brown |
| Location | Catonsville, MD |
| Varsity Teams | 17 |
| Stadium | UMBC Stadium |
| Arena | Retriever Activities Center |
| Mascot | True Grit |
| Nickname | Retrievers |
| Fight Song | UMBC Riser |
| Colors | Black and Gold and Red
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| Homepage | UMBC Retrievers |
The UMBC Retrievers represent the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in NCAA Division I athletics. The official colors of the Retrievers are black and gold (PMS 123) with red (PMS 032). The Retrievers field 17 varsity sports; eight men and nine women. UMBC competes in the America East athletic conference.
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[edit] Mascot
The retriever mascot is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, the state dog of Maryland. There is a statue of a retriever known as True Grit that stands in front of the Retriever Activities Center (RAC). UMBC's costumed mascot has been known both as True Grit and Fever. UMBC also once had a live mascot named Campus Sam.
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of UMBC in 2006, the University held the "March of the Retrievers," a procession of 40 Chesapeake Bay Retrievers from the True Grit statue to the University Commons and then on to the UMBC Soccer Stadium, site of the Homecoming soccer match.
[edit] Teams
| Sport | Coach | Facility | Notes |
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| Baseball | John Jancuska | Alumni Field | |
| Basketball (Men) | Randy Moore | RAC Arena | |
| Basketball (Women) | Phil Stern | RAC Arena | 2007 America East Champions |
| Cross Country (Men & Women) | Scott Catone | ||
| Lacrosse (Men) | Don Zimmerman | UMBC Stadium | 2006 America East Champions |
| Lacrosse (Women) | Courtney Martinez Connor | UMBC Stadium | 2006 America East Regular Season Champions |
| Soccer (Men) | Pete Caringi | Soccer Pitch | |
| Soccer (Women) | Tara Koleski | Soccer Pitch | |
| Swimming & Diving (Men & Women) | Chad Cradock | UMBC Natatorium | 2007 America East Champions (Men & Women) |
| Tennis (Men & Women) | Keith Puryear | Tennis Center | |
| Track & Field (Men & Women) | David Bobb | UMBC Stadium | |
| Volleyball (Women) | Ian Blanchard | RAC Arena |
[edit] UMBC Riser
The UMBC Riser is the official fight song of the UMBC Retrievers, and was written by Dr. George LaNoue, a professor of policy sciences[1]
Stand up and cheer, UMBC
Forward we go, to another victory.
Retrievers, be bold,
We back you as we stand,
Black and gold, the best in Maryland.
Rise up and sing!
Stand up and roar!
Make echoes ring from the mountains to the shore.
Baltimore's pride, our alma mater grand,
UMBC, the best in any land!
[edit] Alma Mater
UMBC's alma mater debuted in 2006 in conjunction with the 40th anniversary festivities. The tune is American Hymn by Matthias Keller, and the lyrics and arrangement are by Jari Villanueva, current director of UMBC's pep band.[2]
Hail alma mater! OUR UMBC,
Boldly bearing your colors, the whole world to see,
Striving together in true unity,
Black, gold forever we're reminded of thee,
Proudly we hail to thee, OUR UMBC!
Throughout the ages, OUR UMBC,
Songs and memories still echo with true clarity,
Knowledge and wisdom and truth we found here,
Friendships we treasure that will last through the years,
Proudly we hail to thee, OUR UMBC!
[edit] External links
- University of Maryland Baltimore County Official Athletic Web Site
- UMBC: An Honors University of Maryland
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