Texas–Tyler Patriots

The Texas–Tyler Patriots are the athletic teams that represent the University of Texas at Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports.

Texas–Tyler Patriots
Logo
UniversityUniversity of Texas at Tyler
ConferenceLSC (primary)
NCAADivision II
Athletic directorHoward Patterson
LocationTyler, Texas
Varsity teams17 (7 men's, 9 women's, 1 co-ed)
Basketball arenaLouise Herrington Patriot Center
Baseball stadiumIrwin Field
Softball stadiumUT Tyler Softball Field
Soccer stadiumCitizens 1st Bank-Perkins Soccer Complex
Tennis venueSummers Tennis Center
NicknamePatriots
ColorsOrange and Navy[1]
   
Websiteuttylerpatriots.com

The Patriots are full members of the Lone Star Conference, which is home to all sixteen athletic programs.

History

As of July 2017, the school was considering a move to Division II as a part of a strategy to be a more significant player in the region, possibly building a new athletic campus in the process.[2]

On February 2, 2018, the school formally applied for Division II status; if approved, full membership would begin on September 1, 2021. No conference affiliation was initially announced.[3] After the NCAA approved UT Tyler to begin the transition process, UT Tyler would be announced as a new member of the Lone Star Conference effective with the 2019–20 school year.[4]

National championships

Team
Association Division Sport Year Opponent/Runner-up Score/Points
NAIA (2) — Men's Tennis (2) 1989 Auburn Montgomery 35–24
1994 Oklahoma City 39–32

Varsity teams

List of teams

References
  1. UT Tyler Brand Guide (PDF). April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  2. "UT Tyler working on new strategic plan, changes to branding". Retrieved 5 December 2017.
  3. "The University of Texas at Tyler Applies for NCAA Division II Status". Retrieved 14 March 2018.
  4. "Lone Star Conference to Add UT Tyler in 2019" (Press release). Lone Star Conference. August 13, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
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