Manhattan Jaspers and Lady Jaspers | |
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University | Manhattan University |
Conference | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
NCAA | Division I |
Athletic director | Irma Garcia |
Location | Bronx, New York City |
Varsity teams | 19 |
Basketball arena | Draddy Gymnasium |
Baseball stadium | Clover Stadium[1] |
Nickname | Jaspers |
Fight song | Onward, Onward Manhattan Jaspers! |
Colors | Green and white[2] |
Website | www |
The Manhattan Jaspers are composed of 19 teams representing Manhattan University in intercollegiate athletics. The Jaspers compete in the NCAA Division I and are members of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.[3]
Manhattan University fields 19 Division–I athletic teams for men and women, including basketball, soccer, golf, rugby, baseball and softball, tennis, lacrosse and volleyball. Historically track and field has been the school's strongest sport.[4]
The Jaspers nickname comes from Brother Jasper of Mary, F.S.C., who was a memorable figure at the school. He was head of resident students, athletic director, and baseball coach during the late 1800s.[5]
Men's sports | Women's sports |
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Baseball | Basketball |
Basketball | Crew |
Crew | Cross Country |
Cross Country | Lacrosse |
Golf | Soccer |
Lacrosse | Softball |
Soccer | Swimming & diving |
Swimming & diving | Tennis |
Track and Field† | Track and Field† |
Volleyball | |
† – Track and field includes both indoor and outdoor. |