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Colgate University Athletics

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Home to 25 NCAA Division I teams, the Colgate Raiders carry a proud tradition of athletic competition.

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Our Athletes

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Champions of Excellence

Competing for Life
Our scholar-athletes view every day as an opportunity to get better. They relentlessly train, practice and compete because they are determined to push their limits and maximize their potential.

A Rich History
Our 25 NCAA Division I athletic teams carry a proud tradition of excellence in sport—our success at the national level, and our Conference Titles are a testament to not only our athletic talents, but our commitment to hard work and the pursuit of success.

We Set the Standard
As a model Division I Athletics Program, we maintain rigorous standards and strive for high moral character because true excellence can’t be measured by statistics or wins and losses.

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True Scholar Athletes

An Uncompromising Scholar-Athlete Experience:
Our holistic approach emphasizes excellent academics and competitive Division I Athletics to ensure our scholar-athletes have the opportunity to thrive in every field and arena.

Academic Integration:
As true representatives of the student body, our scholar-athletes are deeply embedded into the fabric of our campus and surrounding community and wholly committed to fulfilling their academic pursuits and athletic aspirations.

A Foundation for Life Success:
We take tremendous pride in educating our scholar-athletes through the values and life lessons ingrained in athletic competition. While always striving to win, true success is measured by our ability to develop the physical, mental and social capabilities of our scholar-athletes.

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Women's Lacrosse Celebration

Stewards of Colgate

Our Home Away From Home
Our beautiful campus is a true home away from home for all of us; it’s where we learn, grow, inspire and build lifelong bonds. This sentiment is celebrated by all of our scholar-athletes. Together we stand united as a beacon for Colgate and Central New York.

A Life of Leadership
Everyone associated with our athletics program is committed to carrying out our University’s legacy of leadership; we uphold rigorous standards on and off the field to strengthen our campus, community and to exemplify what Colgate represents.

An Eternal Source of Pride
We wear our jerseys, our colors and the Colgate name 24/7, because we perpetually uphold the values and beliefs that our great University stands for and represents.