Texas–Tyler Patriots

College athletic teams

Athletic teams representing University of Texas at Tyler

Texas–Tyler Patriots

University| University of Texas at Tyler
Conference| LSC (primary)
NCAA| Division II
Athletic director| Howard Patterson
Location| Tyler, Texas
Varsity teams| 17 (7 men's, 9 women's, 1 co-ed)
Basketball arena| Louise Herrington Patriot Center
Baseball stadium| Irwin Field
Softball stadium| UT Tyler Softball Field
Soccer stadium| Citizens 1st Bank-Perkins Soccer Complex
Tennis venue| Summers Tennis Center
Nickname| Patriots
Colors| Orange and Navy[1]

Website| uttylerpatriots.com

The Texas–Tyler Patriots are the athletic teams that represent the University of Texas at Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports.

The Patriots are full members of the Lone Star Conference, which is home to all sixteen athletic programs.

## History[edit]

As of July 2017, the school was considering a move to Division II as a part of a strategy to be a more significant player in the region, possibly building a new athletic campus in the process.[2]

On February 2, 2018, the school formally applied for Division II status; if approved, full membership would begin on September 1, 2021. No conference affiliation was initially announced.[3] After the NCAA approved UT Tyler to begin the transition process, UT Tyler would be announced as a new member of the Lone Star Conference effective with the 2019–20 school year.[4]

## National championships[edit]

### Team[edit]

Sport  | Association  | Division  | Year  | Opponent/Runner-up  | Score/Points

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Baseball (1)  | NCAA | Division III | 2018  | Texas Lutheran | 2–0 (8–1, 9–6)
Softball (2)  | NCAA  | Division III (1)  | 2016  | Messiah | 7–0
Division II (1)  | 2024  | Western Washington | 10–1
Men's tennis (2)  | NAIA | Single | 1989  | Auburn Montgomery | 35–24
1994  | Oklahoma City | 39–32

## Varsity teams[edit]

### List of teams[edit]

Men's sports (7)

* Baseball
* Basketball
* Cross Country
* Golf
* Soccer
* Tennis
* Track and field

Women's sports (9)

* Basketball
* Cross country
* Golf
* Lacrosse
* Soccer
* Softball
* Tennis
* Track and field
* Volleyball

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## Notable athletes[edit]

* Brittany Mahomes, played professionally for UMF Afturelding, co-owner of Kansas City Current

## References[edit]

1. ^ UT Tyler Brand Guide (PDF). April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
2. ^ "UT Tyler working on new strategic plan, changes to branding". Retrieved 5 December 2017.
3. ^ "The University of Texas at Tyler Applies for NCAA Division II Status". Retrieved 14 March 2018.
4. ^ "Lone Star Conference to Add UT Tyler in 2019" (Press release). Lone Star Conference. August 13, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2018.

## External links[edit]

* Official website

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Lone Star Conference

Members|

* Angelo State Rams & Rambelles
* Arkansas–Fort Smith Lions (departing 2024)
* Cameron Aggies
* Dallas Baptist Patriots
* Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds
* Lubbock Christian Chaparrals
* Midwestern State Mustangs
* Oklahoma Christian Eagles
* St. Edward's Hilltoppers
* St. Mary's Rattlers
* Texas A&M International Dustdevils
* Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas
* Texas–Permian Basin Falcons
* Texas Woman's Pioneers
* UT Tyler Patriots
* West Texas A&M Buffaloes
* Western New Mexico Mustangs

Future members|

* Sul Ross State Lobos (joining in 2024)
* UT Dallas Comets (joining 2025)

Football associates|

* Central Washington Wildcats
* Western Oregon Wolves

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