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.
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Individual sports
Gymnastics
In 2012, The University of Bridgeport women's gymnastics team won their fourth straight USA Gymnastics Collegiate National Championships. Also, in 2013 UB women's gymnastics team won their fifth consecutive USA Gymnastics Collegiate National Championship.
Soccer
Seth Roland was head coach of the soccer team from 1987 to 1992.
National championships
Notable alumni
Baseball
John Papa - pitcher, Baltimore Orioles
Phil Nastu - pitcher, San Francisco Giants
Tom Shopay - outfielder, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles
Basketball
Manute Bol - center, Washington Bullets, tied with Gheorghe Mureșan as the tallest player in the history of the NBA
Football
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