Syracuse Orange

The Syracuse Orange are the athletic teams that represent Syracuse University. The school is a member of NCAA Division I and the Atlantic Coast Conference. Until 2013, Syracuse was a member of the Big East Conference.

Syracuse Orange
UniversitySyracuse University
ConferenceACC (primary)
CHA (women's ice hockey)
EARC (men's rowing)
NCAADivision I (FBS)
Athletic directorJohn Wildhack
LocationSyracuse, New York
Varsity teams20
Football stadiumJMA Wireless Dome
Basketball arenaJMA Wireless Dome
Other venuesManley Field House
Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion
MascotOtto the Orange
NicknameOrange
Fight songDown the Field
ColorsOrange
 
Websitecuse.com

The school's mascot is Otto the Orange. Until 2004, the teams were known as the Orangemen and Orangewomen. The men's basketball, football, wrestling, men's lacrosse, and women's basketball teams play in the JMA Wireless Dome, referred to as the JMA Dome. Other sports facilities include the nearby Manley Field House complex, the Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion, and Drumlins Country Club.

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