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New York College Nicknames Trivia Quiz

Put on your thinking caps for these New York colleges.

A multiple-choice quiz by illiniman14. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
illiniman14

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
108,409

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1021

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the mascot of Syracuse University in 2003, which later changed? Hint

Bluemen

Orangemen

Redmen

Yellowmen

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the mascot of Canisius College? Hint

Golden Eagles

Golden Hind

Golden Griffins

Golden Gophers

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the mascot of the University at Buffalo? Hint

Bills

Rams

Bulls

Steers

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the nickname of Cornell University? Hint

Red Bears

Big Blue

Big Red

Bears

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the mascot of the United States Military Academy? Hint

Black Knights

Infantrymen

Soldiers

Cavalry

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the nickname of Colgate University? Hint

Bulldogs

Champions

Raiders

Riders

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the mascot of Fordham University? Hint

Rams

Flock

Flyers

Wildcats

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the mascot of Stony Brook University? Hint

Badgers

Seawolves

Horned Frogs

Cougars

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the mascot of St. John's University? Hint

Red Storm

Green Storm

Blue Storm

Black Storm

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the nickname of Niagara University? Hint

Pink Eagles

Pink Panthers

Purple Eagles

Gray Eagles

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the mascot of Syracuse University in 2003, which later changed?

Answer: Orangemen

During the NCAA Men's basketball tournament, Syracuse defeated #12 Hawaii in the first round and lost to #4 Kansas in the second round. The mascot name was changed to just "Orange".

2. What is the mascot of Canisius College?

Answer: Golden Griffins

The Canisius Golden Griffins were located in the MAAC.

3. What is the mascot of the University at Buffalo?

Answer: Bulls

The UB Bulls were a member of the Mid-American Conference.

4. What is the nickname of Cornell University?

Answer: Big Red

Cornell University was located in the prestigious Ivy League.

5. What is the mascot of the United States Military Academy?

Answer: Black Knights

The United States Military Academy was a member of the Patriot League Conference.

6. What is the nickname of Colgate University?

Answer: Raiders

Colgate University was located in the Patriot League Conference.

7. What is the mascot of Fordham University?

Answer: Rams

Fordham University was a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference.

8. What is the mascot of Stony Brook University?

Answer: Seawolves

The Stony Brook Seawolves were a member of the Northeast Conference in Division II.

9. What is the mascot of St. John's University?

Answer: Red Storm

St. John's University was located in the Big East Conference.

10. What is the nickname of Niagara University?

Answer: Purple Eagles

Niagara University was located in the MAAC.

Source: Author illiniman14

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