Bridgeport Purple Knights

Bridgeport Purple Knights
University	University of Bridgeport
Conference	CACC (primary)
NCAA	Division II
Athletic director	Jay Moran
Location	Bridgeport, Connecticut
Varsity teams	14 (6 men's, 8 women's)
Basketball arena	Harvey Hubbell Gymnasium
Baseball stadium	Seaside Park
Softball stadium	Seaside Park Softball Complex
Soccer stadium	Knights Field
Lacrosse stadium	Knights Field
Nickname	Purple Knights
Colors	Purple and white[1]
Website	www.ubknights.com

The Bridgeport Purple Knights are the athletic teams that represent the University of Bridgeport, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. The Purple Knights compete as members of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference for most sports.

Knights Field is a 950-seat multipurpose stadium located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It is primarily used as the soccer and lacrosse stadium of the Purple Knights.^[2]

In 2012, The University of Bridgeport women's gymnastics team won their fourth straight USA Gymnastics Collegiate National Championships.^[3] Also, in 2013 UB women's gymnastics team won their fifth consecutive USA Gymnastics Collegiate National Championship.^[4]

Seth Roland was head coach of the soccer team from 1987 to 1992.

• John Papa - pitcher, Baltimore Orioles
• Phil Nastu - pitcher, San Francisco Giants
• Tom Shopay - outfielder, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles

• Manute Bol - center, Washington Bullets, tied with Gheorghe Mureșan as the tallest player in the history of the NBA

• George Dixon - running back, Montreal Alouettes, member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame
• Andy Robustelli - defensive end, Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants, member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
• Allan Webb - defensive back/halfback, New York Giants

• Official website