Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs
The Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs are the athletic teams that represent the University of Minnesota Duluth. They were first named Bulldogs in 1933. Their colors are maroon and gold. The school competes in the NCAA's Division II and the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference in all sports except ice hockey. The men's team competes in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference, and the women's hockey program compete in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. Both hockey conferences are Division I. They are also known for having a strong club sports program, especially in ultimate frisbee, lacrosse, rugby, alpine skiing and ice hockey.
| Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs | |
|---|---|
| University | University of Minnesota Duluth |
| Conference | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| NCAA | Division II most sports Division I Men's & women's ice hockey |
| Athletic director | Forrest Karr |
| Location | Duluth, Minnesota |
| Varsity teams | 16 (7 men’s and 9 women’s) |
| Football stadium | James S. Malosky Stadium (4,500) |
| Basketball arena | Romano Gymnasium (2,759) |
| Ice hockey arena | AMSOIL Arena (6,600) |
| Baseball stadium | Bulldog Park |
| Mascot | Champ |
| Nickname | Bulldogs |
| Fight song | UMD Rouser |
| Colors | Maroon and gold |
| Website | www |
In 2008, the undefeated Bulldogs won the NCAA Division II National Football Championship—the first Division II championship in any sport at the school. On December 18, 2010, the Bulldogs won their second Division II national title in football. On April 9, 2011, the Bulldogs men's ice hockey program won its first NCAA Division I national championship, beating Michigan 3–2 in overtime. The Bulldog women's ice hockey program has won five NCAA Division I national titles.