Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders

The Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders are the athletic teams that represent Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, located in Corpus Christi, Texas, in intercollegiate athletics as a member of the Division I level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Southland Conference since the 2006–07 academic year.[3] Prior to that, the Islanders had competed as an NCAA Division III Independent from 1999–2000 to 2001–02; as well as an NCAA D-I Independent from 2002–03 to 2005–06.

Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders
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UniversityTexas A&M University–Corpus Christi
ConferenceSouthland Conference
NCAADivision I
Athletic directorAdrian Rodriguez, Interim [1]
LocationCorpus Christi, Texas
Varsity teams16
Basketball arenaAmerican Bank Center
Dugan Wellness Center
Baseball stadiumChapman Field
Whataburger Field
Softball stadiumChapman Field (softball)
Soccer stadiumDr. Jack Dugan Family Soccer & Track Stadium
MascotIzzy the Islander
NicknameIslanders
ColorsRoyal blue, white, and green[2]
     
Websitewww.goislanders.com

Nickname/mascot

TAMUCC's team nickname, the Islanders, was taken from the institution being located on an island. Their mascot is "Izzy the Islander", a blue costumed man that shows resemblances of a wave. The former “Izzy” mascot was a costumed man with a tiki mask headdress, grass skirt, and spear but has since been retired.[4] Prior to that, the official mascot was "Tarpie" the Tarpon.

Varsity teams

TAMUCC competes in 16 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, tennis and track & field (indoor and outdoor); women's sports include basketball, beach volleyball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball.[5]

Men's sports Women's sports
BaseballBasketball
BasketballBeach volleyball
Cross countryCross country
TennisGolf
Track and field†Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and field†
Volleyball
† – Track and field includes both indoor and outdoor

See also

References
  1. "Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Athletics - Official Athletics Website". Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Athletics. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
  2. "Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Guide for Designers". Retrieved April 2, 2016.
  3. "About the Southland". www.southland.org. Retrieved 2020-08-01.
  4. Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus. "Spirit & Traditions Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi". Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Retrieved 2020-08-01.
  5. "Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Athletics - Official Athletics Website". Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Athletics. Retrieved 2020-08-01.


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