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NCAA Nicknames Trivia Quiz

Beware: These are schools you might not have heard of.

A multiple-choice quiz by Terpsdude8. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Terpsdude8

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
248,965

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
6786

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (5/10), WarEagle1987 (9/10), Guest 73 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the nickname for Hofstra University? Hint

Wildcats

Purple Knights

Beavers

Pride

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the nickname for Binghamton University? Hint

Bearcats

Wolfpack

Sea Dogs

Mean Green

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the nickname for Iona College? Hint

Hawkeyes

Fightin' Sioux

Ironmen

Gaels

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the nickname for the University of Missouri-Kansas City? Hint

Flames

Kangaroos

Retrievers

Chiefs

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the nickname for the University of Delaware? Hint

Blue Hens

Eagles

Gamecocks

Blue Demons

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the nickname for William & Mary College? Hint

Tigers

Indians

Tribe

Tomahawks

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the nickname for Florida Atlantic University? Hint

Falcons

Panthers

Owls

Eagles

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the nickname for the University of Evansville? Hint

Purple Aces

Cougars

Stars

Galaxy

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the nickname for the University of San Francisco? Hint

Golden Gates

Pilots

Dons

Yellow Jackets

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the nickname for Youngstown State University? Hint

Devils

Polar Bears

Penguins

Sharks

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the nickname for Hofstra University?

Answer: Pride

The Pride was the 2006 NCAA Champions in Volleyball, Men's Soccer, Men's Lacrosse, and Softball.

2. What is the nickname for Binghamton University?

Answer: Bearcats

The Bearcats were Conference Champions or runner-up in all sports 18 times from 2002-2006.

3. What is the nickname for Iona College?

Answer: Gaels

A Gael is anyone of Irish-Gaelic ancestry, consistent with the Irish tradition of Iona.

4. What is the nickname for the University of Missouri-Kansas City?

Answer: Kangaroos

Their basketball team's star player in 06-07, Quentin Day, was in the top 10 for points in the 05-06 season.

5. What is the nickname for the University of Delaware?

Answer: Blue Hens

Alumni of the Blue Hens include NFL quarterback Rich Gannon.

6. What is the nickname for William & Mary College?

Answer: Tribe

On January 5, 2007, Kyle Born, a Whitman Basketball player, set a new conference record for points with 53, breaking the previous mark set by Elgin Baylor.

7. What is the nickname for Florida Atlantic University?

Answer: Owls

A tradition, Florida Atlantic University plays Florida International University in the "Shula Bowl".

8. What is the nickname for the University of Evansville?

Answer: Purple Aces

Alumni of the Purple Aces include Troy Perkins, a goalie for D.C. United of the MLS.

9. What is the nickname for the University of San Francisco?

Answer: Dons

Often confused with the San Francisco University, it is an alumni of NBA legend Bill Russell.

10. What is the nickname for Youngstown State University?

Answer: Penguins

The Penguins won the D1-AA Championship in football.

Source: Author Terpsdude8

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