LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds
Athletic teams representing LIU Brooklyn / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds were the athletic teams representing Long Island University's campus in Brooklyn, New York in intercollegiate athletics, including men's and women's basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and track; women's-only bowling, lacrosse, softball, tennis, and volleyball; and men's-only baseball. The Blackbirds competed in NCAA Division I and were members of the Northeast Conference.[2]
LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds | |
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University | LIU Brooklyn |
Conference | Northeast Conference |
NCAA | Division I |
Athletic director | Brad Cohen |
Location | Brooklyn, New York |
Varsity teams | 16 |
Basketball arena | Steinberg Wellness Center |
Baseball stadium | Long Island University Field |
Nickname | Blackbirds |
Colors | Black and silver[1] |
Website | brooklyn |
A member of the Northeast Conference, LIU Brooklyn sponsored teams in six men's and thirteen women's NCAA sanctioned sports:[3]
The LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds merged with the Division II LIU Post Pioneers after the 2018–19 academic year. The new program now competes as the LIU Sharks with a blue and gold color scheme.[4][5]