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College Mascots! Trivia Quiz

Just a quick run-through of some of your basic college nicknames. Some of my favorites will be thrown in for good measure.

A multiple-choice quiz by g_money24. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
g_money24

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
136,972

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2254

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (7/10), Guest 172 (5/10), Guest 166 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the mascot for the University of Delaware? Hint

Giants

Orange Ducks

Fighting Blue Hens

Wolverines

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the nickname for the schools at Stanford University? Hint

Cardinal

Blue Jays

Cardinals

Redwoods

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Question 3 of 10

3. Name the mascot of the Jacksonville University? Hint

Swordfish

Marlins

Dolphins

Jaguars

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the mascot of Troy State (AL) University? Hint

Blue Hawks

Peaches

Badgers

Trojans

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Question 5 of 10

5. Name the mascot for the Miami (OH) University? Hint

Redhawks

Redbirds

Redskins

Bluebirds

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Question 6 of 10

6. Name the mascot for Wesley College (DE). Hint

Wanderers

Methodists

Wolverines

Marksmen

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the mascot name of Rowan University (NJ)? Hint

Senators

Profs

Shorebirds

Miners

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the nickname of the Lousiana Tech University women's athletic teams? Hint

Bulldogs

Techsters

Lady Bulldogs

Lady Techsters

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the nickname of Texas A&M-Kingsville? Hint

Aggies

Javelinas

Red Raiders

Longhorns

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Question 10 of 10

10. Name the mascot of University of California at Santa Cruz? Hint

Cruisers

Fighting Banana Slugs

Winders

Tiger Sharks

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the mascot for the University of Delaware?

Answer: Fighting Blue Hens

Strange that the men's teams at the school are called the Hens, isn't it?

2. What is the nickname for the schools at Stanford University?

Answer: Cardinal

Strange...not named for the bird, but for the color...and the mascot for the school is a giant tree.

3. Name the mascot of the Jacksonville University?

Answer: Dolphins

A member of the Atlantic Sun Conference, the Dolphins just had senior outfielder Chad Hauseman named an honorable mention All-American.

4. What is the name of the mascot of Troy State (AL) University?

Answer: Trojans

The condom jokes are entirely too plentiful, so I'll let you know that the Trojans made their first-ever appearance in the NCAA Basketball Tournament in 2003.

5. Name the mascot for the Miami (OH) University?

Answer: Redhawks

They changed their name from the Redskins in the late '90s, in response to outcry from Native American groups.

6. Name the mascot for Wesley College (DE).

Answer: Wolverines

Located in Dover, DE, the Wolverines made the NCAA Division III playoffs in 2001, but fell off in 2002 to a 5-5 record.

7. What is the mascot name of Rowan University (NJ)?

Answer: Profs

Mount Union College of Ohio used Rowan as its personal whipping boy, on its way to four Divison III football titles.

8. What is the nickname of the Lousiana Tech University women's athletic teams?

Answer: Lady Techsters

The men's teams at the school are known as the Bulldogs, and produced Steelers wide receiver Troy Edwards, as well as Hall of Fame QB Terry Bradshaw. The women's basketball team has enjoyed great success in NCAA Tournament history, winning the very first title in 1982 over Cheney University (PA).

9. What is the nickname of Texas A&M-Kingsville?

Answer: Javelinas

The school used to be known as Texas A&I, until the Texas Education system changed many schools into a Texas A&M system.

10. Name the mascot of University of California at Santa Cruz?

Answer: Fighting Banana Slugs

The school has no athletic teams, but clearly has the best nickname in the country.

Source: Author g_money24

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