The West Texas A&M Buffaloes, also known as the WTAMU Buffaloes or WT Buffaloes, and formerly West Texas State Buffaloes and WTSU Buffaloes, are the athletic teams that represent West Texas A&M University, located in Canyon, Texas, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Buffaloes, colloquially known as the Buffs (men) and Lady Buffs (women), compete as members of the Lone Star Conference for all 14 varsity sports.
West Texas A&M was a member of the Border Intercollegiate Athletic Association from 1941-1961. The football team won a conference championship in 1950. The Buffs were members of the Missouri Valley Conference from 1972-1985.
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Varsity sports
Football
The football team plays its home games in Kimbrough Memorial Stadium. The Buffs play rival Eastern New Mexico University each fall for the Wagon Wheel trophy, and rival Midwestern State University for the Highway 287 Challenge Cup. In 2019, the football team will move to a newly built, on-campus stadium.
Sun Bowl Champions
1949, 1962
Tangerine (Citrus Bowl) Champions
1957
Pasadena Bowl Champions
1967
Lonestar Conference
Regular Season Champions: 1986, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2012
South Division Champions: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009
Kanza Bowl Champions
2009, 2011
NCAA DII Playoffs
National Semifinals: 2012
Regional Finalist: 2012, 2013
Second Round: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013
First Round: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013
Basketball
The Buff and Lady Buff basketball teams play in the First United Bank Center. The traditional rival is Eastern New Mexico University, but newer rivalries with Midwestern State University and The University of Texas of the Permian Basin have emerged in recent years. A strong tradition of basketball exists at West Texas A&M, dating back to the days of Maurice Cheeks and even as far back as the 1930s and 1940s.
Men's Basketball Lonestar Conference
Regular Season Champions: 1991, 1994, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2018
South Division Champions: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2007, 2008
Tournament Champions: 1990, 1991, 1994, 2018
Men's NCAA DII Basketball Tournament
National Semifinalist: 2018
National Quarterfinalist: 1998, 2018
Regional Finalist: 1998, 2017, 2018
Regional Semifinalist: 1994, 1998, 2001, 2017
Regional Participant: 1987 (3rd Place), 1990 (3rd Place), 1991, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2017
Women's Basketball Lonestar Conference
Regular Season Champions: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1995, 1997, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018
South Division Champions: 1999, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Tournament Champions: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1995, 1997, 2014, 2015, 2018
Women's NCAA DII Basketball Tournament
National Finalist: 1988, 2014
National Semifinalist: 1988, 2014
National Quarterfinalist: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1997, 2009, 2014, 2015, 2017
Regional Finalist: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2009, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Regional Semifinalist: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Regional Participant: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Volleyball
The Lady Buff volleyball team is a three-time NCAA Division II National Champion, winning the title in 1990, 1991 and 1997 while holding one of the best home winning records in any level of competitive volleyball. The team plays its home matches at the WTAMU Fieldhouse "The Box."
Cross Country
The Buffaloes and the Lady Buffs are one of the few Division II institutions that has an on campus cross country course, known as "The Range."
The Buffaloes have won the Lone Star Conference Championship in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. The men have had individual champions in 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2017. The men have qualified for the national championships every year since 2013.
The Lady Buffs have won the Lone Star Conference Championship in 2012 and 2013. The women have had individual champions in 2012 and 2014.
Indoor/ Outdoor Track
Softball
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Notable alumni
- Maurice Cheeks - former NBA basketball player and coach
- David Tameilau -- plays rugby for the United States national rugby union team
- Mercury Morris - former NFL running back for the Miami Dolphins
- Duane Thomas - former NFL running back for the Dallas Cowboys
References
External links
- Official website
Source of article : Wikipedia
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