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

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Division II intercollegiate sports. The Huskies are members of the

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(PSAC) for 18 of 19 varsity sports; as the wrestling team competes in the

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(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

Men's sports (9) *Baseball *Basketball *Cross country *Football *Soccer *Swimming and driving *Tennis *Track and field *Wrestling Women's sports (10) *Basketball *Cross country *Field hockey *Lacrosse *Soccer *Softball *Swimming and diving *Tennis *Track and field *Volleyball (2018)

Individual sports

Football

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

Conferences

*1892–1950: Independent *1951–present:

Softball

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

Wrestling

The Huskies wrestling team competes in the Division I

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):

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basketball player * Jahri Evans: Former Left Guard for the

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and

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champion. * Matt Feiler: Former guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers, current guard for

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References

External links

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