| Brandeis Judges | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | Brandeis University |
| Conference | UAA, ECAC |
| NCAA | Division III |
| Athletic director | Lauren Haynie |
| Location | Waltham, Massachusetts |
| Basketball arena | Red Auerbach Arena at Gosman Sports and Convocation Center[1] |
| Baseball stadium | Stein Diamond |
| Softball stadium | Marcus Field |
| Soccer stadium | Gordon Field and Outdoor Track |
| Aquatics center | Linsey Pool |
| Tennis venue | Cordish Tennis Center |
| Outdoor track and field venue | Gordon Field and Outdoor Track |
| Volleyball arena | Red Auerbach Arena |
| Mascot | The Judge and Ollie the Owl |
| Nickname | Judges |
| Colors | White and Blue |
| Website | brandeisjudges |
The Brandeis Judges are 17 intercollegiate sports teams that represent Brandeis University. They compete in the NCAA's Division III in the University Athletic Association conference, which they joined in May 1987.[2] The team colors are blue and white, and their mascots are The Judge and Ollie the Owl.[3]
The centerpiece of Brandeis athletics is the Joseph P. and Clara Ford Athletic and Recreation Complex, one of the largest and best-equipped, multipurpose, indoor athletic facilities in the Northeast.
Benny Friedman, who was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005, served as Athletic Director from 1949 to 1963 and as head football coach from 1951 to 1960, when the football team was disbanded due to high costs.[4] Bud Collins coached the men's tennis team from 1959 to 1963. Chris Ford (2001–03) was the third former Boston Celtics player to become head coach at Brandeis, following Bob Brannum (1970–86) and K.C. Jones (1967–70). The basketball and volleyball teams play in the Red Auerbach Arena at the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center. The arena is named after the legendary Boston Celtics coach. [5][6]
- ^ "A tour of Brandeis Athletics Facilities".
- ^ "Brandeis Joins WU's Conference". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. May 27, 1987. p. 6D.
- ^ "Brandeis University Athletics sports new look". BrandeisNOW. Brandeis University. September 2009.
- ^ "Football Dropped at Brandeis U". Associated Press. May 17, 1960.
- ^ "Directions to Brandeis Athletic Venues".
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "A tour of Brandeis Athletics Facilities". Brandeis. Retrieved October 10, 2021.