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* [[David Tameilau]] — plays rugby for the [[United States national rugby union team]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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| University | West Texas A&M University |
| Conference | Lone Star Conference |
| NCAA | Division II |
| Athletic director | Michael McBroom |
| Location | Canyon, Texas |
| Varsity teams | 14 |
| Football stadium | Kimbrough Memorial Stadium |
| Basketball arena | First United Bank Center |
| Baseball stadium | Wilder Park |
| Soccer stadium | The Pitch |
| Other venues | WTAMU Fieldhouse |
| Nickname | Buffaloes/Buffs (men) Lady Buffs (women) |
| Colors | Maroon and white[1] |
| Website | www |
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.
Varsity sports
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Men's sports
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Women's sports
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Football
The football team plays its home games in Kimbrough Memorial Stadium and holds Lone Star Conference championship titles for 1986, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2012. The Buffs play its football rival Eastern New Mexico University each fall for the Wagon Wheel trophy.
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.[citation needed] The team plays its home matches at the WTAMU Fieldhouse “The Box.”
Notable alumni
- Maurice Cheeks - former NBA basketball player and coach
- David Tameilau — plays rugby for the United States national rugby union team
References
- ^ "West Texas A&M University Graphic Standards". Retrieved April 19, 2016.