Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders
University	Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi
Conference	Southland Conference
NCAA	Division I
Athletic director	Adrian Rodriguez, Interim [1]
Location	Corpus Christi, Texas
Varsity teams	16
Basketball arena	American Bank Center Dugan Wellness Center
Baseball stadium	Chapman Field Whataburger Field
Softball stadium	Chapman Field (softball)
Soccer stadium	Dr. Jack Dugan Family Soccer & Track Stadium
Mascot	Izzy the Islander
Nickname	Islanders
Colors	Royal blue, white, and green[2]
Website	www.goislanders.com

The Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders are the athletic teams that represent Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, located in Corpus Christi, Texas, in intercollegiate athletics as a member of the Division I level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Southland Conference since the 2006–07 academic year.^[3] Prior to that, the Islanders had competed as an NCAA Division III Independent from 1999–2000 to 2001–02; as well as an NCAA D-I Independent from 2002–03 to 2005–06.

Nickname/mascot

TAMUCC's team nickname, the Islanders, was taken from the institution being located on an island. Their mascot is "Izzy the Islander", a blue costumed man that shows resemblances of a wave. The former “Izzy” mascot was a costumed man with a tiki mask headdress, grass skirt, and spear but has since been retired.^[4] Prior to that, the official mascot was "Tarpie" the Tarpon.

Varsity teams

TAMUCC competes in 16 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, tennis and track & field (indoor and outdoor); women's sports include basketball, beach volleyball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball.^[5]

See also

• List of NCAA Division I institutions

References

External links

• Official website