The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics with the vision to reach Next Level Success for all 18 varsity teams and more than 500 student-athletes. The Bearcats have a proud athletics history, winning eight national championships and 117 conference titles. The Cincinnati men's basketball team is among the 15 winningest programs all-time, while the football team became the first American Athletic Conference program to compete in the College Football Playoff in 2021. Olympic gold medalist volleyball player Jordan Thompson, NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and Major League Baseball legend Sandy Koufax are among the several luminaries who have competed as Bearcats.
UC student-athletes collectively posted a 3.369. overall GPA in the spring of 2022 with 77 percent earning spots on the Honor Roll.
Under the leadership of Director of Athletics John Cunningham, and supported by more than 150 full-time staff members, UC Athletics' mission is to connect our community, enhance our University and impact the lives of student-athletes as they prepare to change the world on and off the field.
For more information visit gobearcats.com.
Welcome to the official LinkedIn page of Syracuse University Athletics, your one-stop-shop for all things Syracuse University sports.
Our Athletics Department believes in creating and fostering a culture of academic and athletic excellence which prepares student-athletes as leaders in our global society. We know that collaboration, community, competitive success, excellence, diversity, fiscal responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship, the best possible fan and donor experience—and most importantly—student-athlete welfare are what it takes to make a championship team. You can keep up with all of our teams here.