Athletics

Towson Center, 410-704-4709

Towson University is committed to a comprehensive intercollegiate athletics program as an integral part of the student’s total educational experience. The program is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) top level—Division I. In addition, TU enjoys membership in the Coastal Athletic Association and the East Atlantic Gymnastic League (EAGL) for gymnastics. The Tigers sponsor men’s teams in baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, golf, and swimming and diving. Women's teams are comprised of basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, indoor track, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, outdoor track and volleyball.

Student-athletes compete for conference, regional and national honors under the guidance of an excellent coaching staff. Towson University’s outstanding athletic facilities include SECU Arena, Johnny Unitas Stadium, Burdick Hall pool, Towson Softball Complex, Tiger Field, Towson Tennis Complex, Towson Field Hockey Complex and John B. Schuerholz Park, all of which make the home of the Tigers a showcase facility within the metropolitan Baltimore area.

The Department of Athletics is proud that its athletes are students first and foremost. This emphasis on academics is reflected in the excellent graduation rate of the Towson University student-athlete population. Student-athletes are active on campus and in community service projects, completing over 10,000 hours of community service each year, winning the 2018-19 Division I National Championship for Community Service.

Athletic scholarships are available for talented student-athletes in all sports. Students are encouraged to participate according to their interests and abilities. Prospective student-athletes interested in competing on a varsity team should contact the head coach of that sport. Students are also encouraged to support the Tigers as spectators.

Students receive one free admission to all regular season home Tiger athletic events upon presentation of a valid OneCard.

For the latest news on Tiger athletics and schedules, visit our website.

Facilities

  • TU Arena:
    The state-of-the-art TU Arena officially opened in fall 2013 and serves as home to the Towson University men's and women's basketball programs, along with gymnastics and volleyball.
  • Johnny Unitas Stadium:
    Minnegan Field at Johnny Unitas® Stadium is home to Towson University's football, men's lacrosse and track & field teams.
  • John B. Schuerholz Park:
    John B. Schuerholz Park is the official home of the Towson University Tigers' baseball team.
  • Burdick Hall Pool:
    Burdick Hall's Memorial Pool is the home to both the men's and women's swimming and diving programs.
  • Tiger Field:
    Tiger Field, home to women's soccer and women's lacrosse, was renovated in 2019-20 and now includes lights and a press box. Both the main field and lower practice field are turfed and are conveniently located adjacent to Johnny Unitas® Stadium and SECU Arena.
  • Eagle's Nest Country Club:
    The Towson men's and women's golf teams call Eagle's Nest Country Club (formerly known as Towson Golf & Country Club) home.
  • Towson Softball Complex:
    The Towson Softball Complex, located behind the SECU Arena, is home to the Tigers' softball team.
  • Towson Tennis Complex:
    The Towson Tennis Complex, home to the women's tennis team, is located behind the Towson Center and SECU Arena past the Towson Softball Complex and the Towson Field Hockey Complex.
  • Towson Field Hockey Complex:
    The Towson Field Hockey Complex, home to the field hockey team, is located behind the Towson Center and SECU Arena between the Towson Softball Complex and the Towson Tennis Complex.
  • Towson Center:
    Inside the center, which has 165,000-square feet of floor space, there are classrooms, office space, locker rooms, a research lab, a varsity weight room, a sports medicine room, practice courts and a gymnastics practice room.