Brandeis Judges

Brandeis Judges
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UniversityBrandeis University
ConferenceUniversity Athletic Association (UAA), Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC)
NCAADivision III
Athletic directorLauren Haynie
LocationWaltham, Massachusetts
Basketball arenaRed Auerbach Arena at Gosman Sports and Convocation Center[1]
Baseball stadiumStein Diamond
Softball stadiumMarcus Field
Soccer stadiumGordon Field and Outdoor Track
Aquatics centerLinsey Pool
Tennis venueCordish Tennis Center
Outdoor track and field venueGordon Field and Outdoor Track
Volleyball arenaRed Auerbach Arena at Gosman Sports and Convocation Center
MascotThe Judge and Ollie the Owl
NicknameJudges
ColorsWhite and Blue
   
Websitewww.brandeisjudges.com

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]

  1. ^ "A tour of Brandeis Athletics Facilities".
  2. ^ "Brandeis Joins WU's Conference". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. May 27, 1987. p. 6D.
  3. ^ "Brandeis University Athletics sports new look". BrandeisNOW. Brandeis University. September 2009.
  4. ^ "Football Dropped at Brandeis U". Associated Press. May 17, 1960.
  5. ^ "Directions to Brandeis Athletic Venues". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  6. ^ "A tour of Brandeis Athletics Facilities". Brandeis. Retrieved October 10, 2021.