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| nickname = [[Otters]]
| nickname = [[Otters]]
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| color2 = Gold<ref>{{cite web|url=https://csumb.edu/communications/university-colors |title=Official Colors &#124; Cal State Monterey Bay |publisher=Csumb.edu |date=2010-07-20 |accessdate=2015-10-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite manual|url=http://www.otterathletics.com/documents/2012/1/6/brand_download.pdf?id=410 |title=CSUMB's trademarks |publisher=CSUMB Athletics |accessdate=2015-10-21}}</ref>
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The '''[[California State University, Monterey Bay]] Otters''' participate in the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA's]] [[NCAA Division II|Division II]] as part of the [[California Collegiate Athletic Association]] (CCAA).<ref>http://www.goccaa.org/index.aspx?path=monterey</ref> The Otters field fourteen sports teams for men and women during the fall, winter, and spring seasons.<ref>http://www.otterathletics.com</ref> Fall sports for men include cross country and soccer. Fall sports for women include cross country, soccer, and volleyball. The winter sport for men is basketball. The winter sport for women is basketball. Spring sports for men include baseball and golf. Spring sports for women include golf, softball, and water polo (which participates in the [[Western Water Polo Association|WWPA]]). CSUMB also has a coed sailing team which competes in the fall and spring (although the spring season is more important). The sailing team competes in the [[Pacific Coast Collegiate Sailing Conference|PCCSC]].
The '''[[California State University, Monterey Bay]] Otters''' participate in the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA's]] [[NCAA Division II|Division II]] as part of the [[California Collegiate Athletic Association]] (CCAA).<ref>[http://www.goccaa.org/index.aspx?path=monterey ]{{dead link|date=October 2015}}</ref> The Otters field fourteen sports teams for men and women during the fall, winter, and spring seasons.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.otterathletics.com |title=The Official Site of California State University Monterey Bay Otters Athletics |publisher=Otterathletics.com |accessdate=2015-10-21}}</ref> Fall sports for men include cross country and soccer. Fall sports for women include cross country, soccer, and volleyball. The winter sport for men is basketball. The winter sport for women is basketball. Spring sports for men include baseball and golf. Spring sports for women include golf, softball, and water polo (which participates in the [[Western Water Polo Association|WWPA]]). CSUMB also has a coed sailing team which competes in the fall and spring (although the spring season is more important). The sailing team competes in the [[Pacific Coast Collegiate Sailing Conference|PCCSC]].


The Otter Sports Center is the home to the Otters Men's and Women's Basketball and Women's Volleyball teams. The gymnasium inside the Otter Sports Center is affectionately known as ''The Kelp Bed'', in reference the floating home of the [[sea otter]].
The Otter Sports Center is the home to the Otters Men's and Women's Basketball and Women's Volleyball teams. The gymnasium inside the Otter Sports Center is affectionately known as ''The Kelp Bed'', in reference the floating home of the [[sea otter]].
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==History==
==History==
The CSUMB Otters began intercollegiate competition in 1996, with all sports competing in the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics]] (NAIA) as part of the [[California Pacific Conference]].<ref>http://www.calpacathletics.com/f/About_The_CalPac.php</ref> In 2003, the Otters made the transition to the [[NCAA Division II]] ranks, joining the CCAA as a provisional member in 2004. After two years of probationary status, the Otters became full fledged members of the NCAA and th CCAA in 2005. In their first five years of competition the Otters earned four conference titles and one national championship in Men's Golf (2011).<ref>http://www.ncaa.com/news/golf-men/2011-05-20/cal-state-monterey-bay-captures-title</ref>
The CSUMB Otters began intercollegiate competition in 1996, with all sports competing in the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics]] (NAIA) as part of the [[California Pacific Conference]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.calpacathletics.com/f/About_The_CalPac.php |title=California Pacific Conference - About the Cal Pac |publisher=Calpacathletics.com |date=1995-05-24 |accessdate=2015-10-21}}</ref> In 2003, the Otters made the transition to the [[NCAA Division II]] ranks, joining the CCAA as a provisional member in 2004. After two years of probationary status, the Otters became full fledged members of the NCAA and th CCAA in 2005. In their first five years of competition the Otters earned four conference titles and one national championship in Men's Golf (2011).<ref>{{cite web|author=Cal State-Monterey Bay Athletics |url=http://www.ncaa.com/news/golf-men/2011-05-20/cal-state-monterey-bay-captures-title |title=Cal State-Monterey Bay captures title |publisher=NCAA.com |date=2011-05-20 |accessdate=2015-10-21}}</ref>


==Teams==
==Teams==

Revision as of 00:10, 21 October 2015

Cal State Monterey Bay Otters
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UniversityCalifornia State University, Monterey Bay
ConferenceCalifornia Collegiate Athletic Association
NCAADivision II
Athletic directorKirby Garry
LocationSeaside, California
Varsity teams14
Basketball arenaThe Kelp Bed
MascotMonte Rey Otter
NicknameOtters
ColorsBlue and Gold[1][2]
   
Websitewww.otterathletics.com

The California State University, Monterey Bay Otters participate in the NCAA's Division II as part of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA).[3] The Otters field fourteen sports teams for men and women during the fall, winter, and spring seasons.[4] Fall sports for men include cross country and soccer. Fall sports for women include cross country, soccer, and volleyball. The winter sport for men is basketball. The winter sport for women is basketball. Spring sports for men include baseball and golf. Spring sports for women include golf, softball, and water polo (which participates in the WWPA). CSUMB also has a coed sailing team which competes in the fall and spring (although the spring season is more important). The sailing team competes in the PCCSC.

The Otter Sports Center is the home to the Otters Men's and Women's Basketball and Women's Volleyball teams. The gymnasium inside the Otter Sports Center is affectionately known as The Kelp Bed, in reference the floating home of the sea otter.

Monte Rey pumps up the crowd at The Kelp Bed.

History

The CSUMB Otters began intercollegiate competition in 1996, with all sports competing in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as part of the California Pacific Conference.[5] In 2003, the Otters made the transition to the NCAA Division II ranks, joining the CCAA as a provisional member in 2004. After two years of probationary status, the Otters became full fledged members of the NCAA and th CCAA in 2005. In their first five years of competition the Otters earned four conference titles and one national championship in Men's Golf (2011).[6]

Teams

Men Women
Baseball Basketball
Basketball Cross Country
Cross Country Golf
Golf Soccer
Soccer Softball
Volleyball
Water Polo

References

  1. ^ "Official Colors | Cal State Monterey Bay". Csumb.edu. 2010-07-20. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
  2. ^ CSUMB's trademarks (PDF). CSUMB Athletics. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
  3. ^ [1][dead link]
  4. ^ "The Official Site of California State University Monterey Bay Otters Athletics". Otterathletics.com. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
  5. ^ "California Pacific Conference - About the Cal Pac". Calpacathletics.com. 1995-05-24. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
  6. ^ Cal State-Monterey Bay Athletics (2011-05-20). "Cal State-Monterey Bay captures title". NCAA.com. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
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