San Jose State Spartans

Originally founded as a traditional school in 1857, San Jose State became a college in 1934. Today San Jose State University is home to the men and women's varsity teams, the Spartans. The Spartans are NCAA Division 1 affiliated and participate in the Western Athletic Conference. The men field varsity teams in baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, and soccer. The women field varsity teams in basketball, cross-country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, volleyball, and water polo.
Fans can attend Spartan sporting events at the Event Center, Spartan Gym, Blethen Field, Municipal Stadium, Softball Complex, and Spartan Stadium. Spartan fans can be seen filling stadiums in SJSU colors of gold, blue, and white. In attendance at many athletic events is SJSU's mascot, Sammy Spartan.