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 | |
|---|---|
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| University | University of Texas at Tyler |
| Conference | LSC (primary) |
| NCAA | Division II |
| Athletic director | Howard Patterson |
| Location | Tyler, Texas |
| Varsity teams | 17 (7 men's, 9 women's, 1 co-ed) |
| Basketball arena | Louise Herrington Patriot Center |
| Baseball stadium | Irwin Field |
| Softball stadium | UT Tyler Softball Field |
| Soccer stadium | Citizens 1st Bank-Perkins Soccer Complex |
| Tennis venue | Summers Tennis Center |
| Nickname | Patriots |
| Colors | Orange and Navy[1] |
| Website | uttylerpatriots |
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
| Sport | Association | Division | Year | Opponent/Runner-up | Score/Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball (1) | NCAA | Division III | 2018 | Texas Lutheran | 2–0 (8–1, 9–6) |
| Softball (2) | NCAA | Division III (1) | 2016 | Messiah | 7–0 |
| Division II (1) | 2024 | Western Washington | 10–1 | ||
| Men's tennis (2) | NAIA | Single | 1989 | Auburn Montgomery | 35–24 |
| 1994 | Oklahoma City | 39–32 |
Varsity teams
List of teams
Notable athletes
- Brittany Mahomes, played professionally for UMF Afturelding, co-owner of Kansas City Current