Virginia State Trojans

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Virginia State Trojans
Virginia State Trojans logo.svg
University Virginia State University
Conference CIAA (primary)
NCAA Division II
Athletic directorPeggy Davis
Location Ettrick, Virginia
Varsity teams18 (8 men's, 10 women's)
Football stadiumRogers Stadium
Basketball arenaMultipurpose Center
Baseball stadiumWhaley Colbert Field
Softball stadiumVSU Softball Field
Tennis venueVSU Tennis Complex
NicknameTrojans
ColorsOrange and blue
   
Website govsutrojans.com

The Virginia State Trojans (also VSU Trojans) are the athletic teams that represent Virginia State University, located in Petersburg, Virginia, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Trojans compete as members of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association for all 14 varsity sports. Virginia State has been a member of the CIAA since 1920.

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Varsity teams

List of teams

The trojans field 7 men's and 7 women's sports teams, including: [1]

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References

  1. "Trojan Famer Feature- Female - Official Athletics Website". Virginia State University Athletics. Retrieved 2020-05-11.