Central Connecticut Blue Devils

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Central Connecticut Blue Devils
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University Central Connecticut State University
Conference Northeast Conference
NCAA Division I FCS
Athletic director Paul Schlickmann
Location New Britain, Connecticut
Varsity teams 16
Football stadium Arute Field
Basketball arena William H. Detrick Gymnasium
Baseball stadium Central Connecticut State Baseball Field
Nickname Blue Devils
Website www.ccsubluedevils.com
Mascot of the Central Connecticut State University athletic teams
File:Beryl Piper at the NEBBHOF.jpg
Beryl Piper, Head coach of the Central Connecticut State University women's basketball team.
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Plaque, commemorating the induction of Beryl Piper into the CCSU Athletic Hall of Fame.

The Central Connecticut Blue Devils are composed of 16 teams representing Central Connecticut State University in intercollegiate athletics, including men and women's basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and track and field. Men's sports include baseball and football. Women's sports include volleyball, lacrosse, swimming & diving, and softball. The Blue Devils compete in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Northeast Conference.[1]

Teams

A member of the Northeast Conference, CCSU sponsors teams in seven men's and nine women's NCAA sanctioned sports:[2]

Notable alumni

Baseball

Basketball

  • Corsley Edwardscenter and forward, New Orleans Hornets
  • Keith Closs – center, Los Angeles Clippers
  • Bob Zuffelato - currently a scout for the Toronto Raptors; former director of basketball operations Toronto Raptors; head coach of Boston College (1971-77) and Marshall University (1979-83); former NBA assistant coach for the Mavericks, Warriors, and Timberwolves

Football

References

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