Wilmington Wildcats

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Wilmington Wildcats
University Wilmington University
Conference CACC
NCAA Division II
Athletic directorStefanie Whitby
Location New Castle, Delaware
Varsity teams17
Basketball arenaWilmington University Athletics Complex
Baseball stadiumWilson Field at Jim Sherman Sr. Stadium
MascotWiley D. Wildcat
NicknameWildcats
ColorsGreen, White, and Gold
     
Website wildcats.athletics.wilmu.edu

The Wilmington Wildcats, also referred to as the WilmU Wildcats, are the athletic teams that represent Wilmington University, located in New Castle, Delaware, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. Most of the university's athletics facilities are at the Wilmington University Athletics Complex in Newark, rather than on its main campus in New Castle. [1]

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The Wildcats are full members of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference, which is home to 16 of its 17 athletic programs. The women's bowling team competes an independent. Wilmington has been a member of the CACC since 1999.

History

Wildcats mascot

The university's present mascot was unveiled in 2009. Following the announcement of the school's new mascot, the university involved students and faculty in a popular poll to suggest and choose a name for this new addition to Wilmington University's athletic presence. In late 2009, it was announced that the name "Wiley D. Wildcat," suggested by one of the students of Wilmington University, had won the poll and would become the mascot's official name. [2] In addition to the mascot's presence at most NCAA Division II athletic events, the Wildcat mascot has become an instrumental part of the university's national-champion cheerleading team.

Varsity teams

List of teams

Individual teams

Baseball

The university's men's baseball team was named NCAA Division II East Regional champions in 2015 after a historic season. [3]

Cheerleading

In addition to its NCAA Division II men's and women's athletic teams, Wilmington University is also home to a successful, co-ed cheerleading team. The university's cheerleading team was named the Universal Cheerleading Association's national champions for five consecutive years between 2012 and 2017. [4] [5]

Golf

Additionally, the men's golf team earned an NCAA Division II Atlantic/East Super Regional title in both 2012 and 2015. [6]

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References

  1. "Athletic Facilities - Wilmington University". athletics.wilmu.edu. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
  2. "Wilmington University News Release - Wilmington University Unveils New Mascot - 'Wiley D. Wildcat'" . Retrieved 2016-01-08.
  3. Wilmington Baseball's Historic Season Comes to a Close at Division II World Series. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  4. "Wilmington University".
  5. On Second Review, Wilmington University Cheerleading Team and Coed Partner Stunt Duo Crowned 2014 UCA National Champions. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  6. Wilmington Golf Claims 2015 NCAA Division II East/Atlantic Super Regional Championship. Retrieved June 3, 2015.