Embry–Riddle Eagles
The Embry–Riddle Eagles are the athletic teams that represent Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, located in Daytona Beach, in intercollegiate sports as a member of the NCAA Division II ranks, primarily competing in the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) as a provisional member since the 2015–16 academic year for most of their sports (achieving D-II full member status in 2017–18); while its men's and women's track and field teams compete in the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) as associate members. Prior to joining the NCAA and the SSC, the Eagles previously competed in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as a founding member of the Sun Conference (formerly known as the Florida Sun Conference (FSC) until after the 2007–08 school year) from 1990–91 to 2014–15.
Embry–Riddle Eagles | |
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University | Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University |
Conference | Sunshine State (primary) |
NCAA | Division II |
Athletic director | John Phillips |
Location | Daytona Beach, Florida |
Varsity teams | 20 (9 men's, 10 women's, 1 co-ed) |
Basketball arena | ICI Center |
Baseball stadium | Sliwa Stadium |
Softball stadium | Radiology Associates Field |
Soccer stadium | ERAU Soccer Stadium |
Lacrosse stadium | Embry-Riddle Lacrosse Field |
Tennis venue | Crotty Tennis Complex |
Mascot | Ernie |
Nickname | Eagles |
Colors | Royal blue and gold |
Website | erauathletics |