Texas A&M International Dustdevils
The Texas A&M International Dustdevils are the athletic teams that represent the Texas A&M International University, located in Laredo, Texas, in intercollegiate sports as a member of the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Lone Star Conference (LSC) since the 2019–20 academic year.[2] The Dustdevils previously competed in the D-II Heartland Conference from 2006–07 to 2018–19; and in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 2002–03 to 2005–06.
| Texas A&M International Dustdevils | |
|---|---|
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| University | Texas A&M International University |
| Conference | LSC (primary) |
| NCAA | Division II |
| Athletic director | Griz Zimmermann |
| Location | Laredo, Texas |
| Varsity teams | 13 (5 men's, 6 women's, 2 co-ed) |
| Basketball arena | TAMIU Kinesiology and Convocation Building |
| Baseball stadium | Jorge Haynes Field |
| Softball stadium | Dustdevil Softball Field |
| Soccer stadium | Dustdevil Soccer Field |
| Mascot | Dusty |
| Nickname | Dustdevils |
| Colors | Maroon and silver[1] |
| Website | godustdevils |
Varsity teams
editTAMIU competes in 13 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports included baseball, basketball, cross country, golf and soccer; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball and volleyball; and co-ed sports include cheerleading and dance.
History
editConference championships
edit- Men's basketball (2010 and 2013 Heartland Conference Tournament Championship)
- Women's basketball (2013 Heartland Conference Champions)
- Men's soccer (2003 Red River Athletic Conference Champions, 2010 Heartland Conference Title)
- Women's volleyball (2002 West Division Athletics Conference Champions)
- Softball (2010 Heartland Conference Tournament Championship)
References
edit- ^ "Texas A&M International Athletics Style Guide" (PDF). October 1, 2014. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ^ "TAMIU Athletics Granted Active NCAA Division II Status". Archived from the original on May 24, 2011.