| UMBC Retrievers | |
| University | University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
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| Conference(s) | America East |
| NCAA | Division I |
| Athletics director | Charles Brown |
| Location | Catonsville, MD |
| Varsity teams | 17 |
| Football stadium | UMBC Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Retriever Activities Center |
| Mascot | True Grit |
| Nickname | Retrievers |
| Fight song | UMBC Riser |
| Colors | Black and Gold
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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).[1] The Retrievers field 17 varsity sports; eight men and nine women. UMBC competes in the America East athletic conference. UMBC is notable for recently establishing a dynasty in chess.
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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. Today, there is a live mascot named Gritty. In 2007, True revealed he had a sister, Trudy Grit, at the volleyball pep rally. She is now used as a mascot, as well.
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.
| Sport | Head Coach | Venue | Notes |
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| Baseball (Men) | John Jancuska | The Baseball Factory Field at UMBC Stadium | 2001 Northeast Champions |
| Basketball (Men) | Randy Monroe | RAC Arena | 2008 America East Champions, 2008 America East Regular Season Champions |
| Basketball (Women) | Phil Stern | RAC Arena | 2007 America East Champions, 2011 America East Regular Season Champions, 2011 WNIT |
| Cross Country (Men & Women) | Matt Gittermann | UMBC Stadium | 2005 America East Champions |
| Lacrosse (Men) | Don Zimmerman | UMBC Stadium | America East Champions 2006, 2008, 2009; America East Regular Season Champions 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009; 2007 NCAA Tournament Quarterfinalist, 1980 Division II National Champion |
| Lacrosse (Women) | Courtney Martinez Connor | UMBC Stadium | 2006 America East Regular Season Champions |
| Soccer (Men) | Pete Caringi | UMBC Soccer Stadium | 2003 America East Regular Season Champions; 2010 America East Champions |
| Soccer (Women) | Alyssa Radu | UMBC Soccer Stadium | |
| Softball (Women) | Joe French | The Baseball Factory Field at UMBC Stadium | |
| Swimming & Diving (Men & Women) | Chad Cradock | UMBC Natatorium | Men: America East Champions 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011; Northeast Conference Champions 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Women: America East Champions 2007, 2008, 2011; Northeast Conference Champions 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Tennis (Men & Women) | Rob Hubbard | Tennis Center | 2007 America East Champions (Men) (under former head coach Keith Puryear) |
| Track & Field (Men & Women) | David Bobb | UMBC Stadium | |
| Volleyball (Women) | Ian Blanchard | RAC Arena | 1995 Big South Champions; 1998 Northeast Conference Champions |
The UMBC Dance Team, cheerleading squad, mascot and "Down and Dirty Dawg" Pep Band are also supported through UMBC Athletics.
| Sport | Head Coach | Venue | Notes |
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| Wrestling (Men) | Luke Broadwater | RAC Arena | NCWA National Championship- 10th place team: 2010, 9th place team: 2011. Individual National Champions: Alex Broadwater (149 lbs) 2008. Individual All Americans: Alex Broadwater 2007, 2008, 2009; Michael Hornzell 2007; Angelo Ambridge 2010; Zach Coe 2010; Daniel Carr 2011; Kekura Musa 2011 |
| Ice Hockey (Men) | Aaron Voegtli | Piney Orchard Ice Arena | 2010 National Frozen Four; MACHA Champions 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Rugby (Men) | Rusty Cross | Walker Field | 2009 4th in Region |
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!
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, former 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!
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