The Bridgeport Purple Knights are the athletic teams that represent the University of Bridgeport, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Purple Knights compete as members of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference for most sports.
| Bridgeport Purple Knights | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | University of Bridgeport |
| Conference | CACC (primary) |
| NCAA | Division II |
| Athletic director | Jay Moran |
| Location | Bridgeport, Connecticut |
| Varsity teams | 14 (6 men's, 8 women's) |
| Basketball arena | Harvey Hubbell Gymnasium |
| Baseball stadium | Seaside Park |
| Softball stadium | Seaside Park Softball Complex |
| Soccer stadium | Knights Field |
| Lacrosse stadium | Knights Field |
| Nickname | Purple Knights |
| Colors | Purple and white[1] |
| Website | www |
Knights Field is a 950-seat multipurpose stadium located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It is primarily used as the soccer and lacrosse stadium of the Purple Knights.[2]
Varsity teams
| Men's sports | Women's sports |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Cross country |
| Cross country | Gymnastics |
| Lacrosse | Lacrosse |
| Soccer | Soccer |
| Track and Field Indoor & Outdoor | Softball |
| Volleyball | |
| Track and Field Indoor & Outdoor |
Individual sports
Gymnastics
In 2012, The University of Bridgeport women's gymnastics team won their fourth straight USA Gymnastics Collegiate National Championships.[3] Also, in 2013 UB women's gymnastics team won their fifth consecutive USA Gymnastics Collegiate National Championship.[4]
Soccer
Seth Roland was head coach of the soccer team from 1987 to 1992.
National championships
Team
| Association | Division | Sport | Year | Opponent/Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCAA | Division II | Women's Soccer | 2018 | Grand Valley State | 1–0 |
Notable alumni
Baseball
- John Papa - pitcher, Baltimore Orioles
- Phil Nastu - pitcher, San Francisco Giants
- Tom Shopay - outfielder, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles
Basketball
- Manute Bol - center, Washington Wizards, tied with Gheorghe Mureșan as the tallest player in the history of the NBA
Football
- George Dixon - running back, Montreal Alouettes, member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame
- Andy Robustelli - defensive end, Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants, member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Allan Webb - defensive back/halfback, New York Giants