California State University, Fresno

California State University, Fresno, commonly referred to as "Fresno State", is one of the campuses of California State University, located at the northeast edge of Fresno, California, at the foot of the majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range. The surrounding San Joaquin Valley is one of the richest agricultural areas in the world, and Fresno County is the sixth largest metropolitan area in California. The university is within an hour's drive of many mountain and lake resorts and within a three- or four-hour drive of both Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Athletics and Traditions

Fresno State is a member of the NCAA's Division I. Fresno State has been a member of the Western Athletic Conference since 1992. Before that, it had been a member of the Big West Conference since 1988. Fresno State was also a member of the Big West's predecessor, the Pacific Coast Athletic Association since its inception in 1969 and was a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association from its beginning in 1939 (when Fresno State was in Division II).

Related Topics:
NCAA's - Division I - Western Athletic Conference - 1992 - Big West Conference - 1988 - Pacific Coast Athletic Association - 1969 - California Collegiate Athletic Association - 1939 - Division II

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Sports

Fresno State fields seven sports for men. They are:

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• Baseball
• Basketball
• Football, (Division I-A)
• Golf
• Tennis
• Track
• Wrestling

Fresno State fields nine sports for women. They are:

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• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Equestrian
• Golf
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis
• Track
• Volleyball

Sports facilities

• Bulldog Stadium, football
• Save Mart Center, basketball, volleyball, wrestling
• Beiden Field, baseball
• Bulldog Diamond, softball
• Student Horse Center, equestrian
• Warmerdam Field, track and field
• North Gym, volleyball, wrestling
• Spalding G. Wathen Tennis Center, tennis

Traditions

• Official colors are Cardinal and Blue
• The mascot of Fresno State is a bulldog named Timeout.
• The green "V" worn on the back of the football player's helmet represents the San Joaquin Valley and the importance it plays for Fresno State

Fight song

Fight Varsity!

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On your toes dig in and hit that line

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We're all pulling hard for you

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So give the best there is in you

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Fight Varsity!

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On your toes dig in and hit that line

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We're all pulling hard for you

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Forever and ever Fresno State.

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Alma Mater

Let us in song, our voices raise

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In Cloistered Courts, to sound thy praise.

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Each voice and heart that sings is true

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To thee, oh, Cardinal and Blue.

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For thee, our hopes and memories;

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For thee, our hearts and loyalties.

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Thy sons and daughters hail thee great,

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Our Alma Mater, Fresno State!

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