| Central Oklahoma Bronchos | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | University of Central Oklahoma |
| Conference | MIAA |
| NCAA | Division II |
| Athletic director | Stan Wagnon |
| Location | Edmond, Oklahoma |
| Varsity teams | 14 (5 men's, 9 women's) |
| Football stadium | Chad Richison Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Hamilton Field House |
| Baseball stadium | Wendell Simmons Field |
| Softball stadium | Gerry Pinkston Stadium |
| Soccer stadium | Tom Thompson Field |
| Rowing venue | UCO Boathouse at the Oklahoma River |
| Mascot | Buddy Broncho |
| Nickname | Broncho |
| Fight song | UCO Fight Song |
| Colors | Blue and bronze[1] |
| Website | bronchosports |
The Central Oklahoma Bronchos, are the intercollegiate athletic teams representing University of Central Oklahoma, located in Edmond, Oklahoma. The five men's and nine women's varsity teams are called the "Bronchos". The school's identification as Bronchos dates back to 1922, when the wife of football coach Charles W. Wantland suggested it for the school's mascot. The official colors of the teams are bronze and blue, which the institution adopted in 1895.[2] The Bronchos compete in the NCAA's Division II and in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association in all sports except women's rowing, which competes in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference.[3] The Bronchos have won 22 national championships, with the most recent coming in 2024 as the wrestling program won the NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships. The university's current athletic director is Stan Wagnon, who has served in the position since 2020.
- ^ UCO Branding Graphic Standard (PDF). January 1, 2015. Retrieved March 23, 2016.
- ^ "Central Oklahoma Bronchos". University of Central Oklahoma. 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
- ^ Brannick, Chris (June 20, 2019). "UCO Rowing to Join GNAC as an affiliate member". UCO athletics. Retrieved June 21, 2019.