COLGATE UNIVERSITY

ABOUT COLGATE

Colgate University fields 16 varsity sports from its campus in Hamilton, New York, competing as an FCS program within the Patriot League since the university's founding in 1819. The Raiders sponsor eight men's sports and eight women's sports, with football and basketball serving as traditional anchors alongside emerging programs like women's lacrosse. Located in rural upstate New York roughly 45 minutes south of Utica, Colgate emphasizes the student-athlete experience across a roster that balances competitive excellence with the institution's academic rigor.

Patriot League membership positions Colgate among the most selective athletic conferences in FCS, where programs like Lehigh, Holy Cross, and Lafayette consistently compete for both academic and athletic honors. The Raiders compete across multiple seasonal competitions, from fall sports like football and women's soccer through winter basketball campaigns and spring baseball and lacrosse schedules. Colgate's approach reflects the Patriot League's philosophy of developing scholar-athletes who maintain competitive standards while adhering to the conference's strict academic requirements that exceed most FCS peers.