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The RIT Intercollegiate Athletics program is conducted in accordance with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I and III rules. The program serves approximately 500 student-athletes within 24 men’s and women’s varsity sports. RIT’s Athletics program has distinguished itself within the realm of Division III and recently elevated its nationally recognized men's ice hockey program to Division I. Sports offered through the intercollegiate athletics program promote development of leadership skills and values, promote campus spirit and provide visibility for the Institute. Support the Tigers by attending an exciting athletic event. History of the Nickname
The Rochester Institute of Technology "Tigers" became the official mascot of the Institute in 1955-56, following an undefeated basketball season. Originally RIT's intercollegiate athletic teams were called "Techmen". The school colors were blue and gray. Former sports information director Harry Watts saw the need for team identification and suggested the "Tiger" in 1955. Some two years laters, the Institute adopted burnt umber, orange and white as the official intercollegiate athletic colors

Men’s Basketball set for seven-day international tour of Costa Ricahttps://brnw.ch/21x4AqQ
07/31/2026

Men’s Basketball set for seven-day international tour of Costa Ricahttps://brnw.ch/21x4AqQ

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The RIT Men's Basketball team is set to embark on a seven-day international trip to Costa Rica (Aug. 4–10), marking an important opportunity for competitive growth, cultural immersion, and team bonding ahead of the upcoming season.

Five Tigers named to 2025-26 NABC Honors Court
07/15/2026

Five Tigers named to 2025-26 NABC Honors Court

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Five members of the RIT Men's Basketball team were named to the 2025-26 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court announced on Wednesday.

It's time to GET IN THE GAME - 2026 Spring Athletics Challenge
03/23/2026

It's time to GET IN THE GAME - 2026 Spring Athletics Challenge

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The RIT Athletic Department is crowdfunding this week from March 23-27

01/02/2026

.m4 for 3

Pickering and Turned named RIT Athletes of the Week
12/02/2025

Pickering and Turned named RIT Athletes of the Week

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – RIT junior Emma Pickering (WHKY) and graduate student Josiah Turner (MBB) was named the RIT Athletes of the Week announced on December 2, 2025.

Wishing Nigel a Happy Birthday!
10/17/2025

Wishing Nigel a Happy Birthday!

1 week out!
10/08/2025

1 week out!

Just some basketball guys who picked up a softball bat and brought home a championship 🤷‍♂️⚾️🏆Intramural softball champs...
10/05/2025

Just some basketball guys who picked up a softball bat and brought home a championship 🤷‍♂️⚾️

🏆Intramural softball champs 🏆

Good times with the squad all season.

Atlanta, GA ➡️ 📍
10/01/2025

Atlanta, GA ➡️ 📍

Philadelphia, PA ➡️ 📍
09/29/2025

Philadelphia, PA ➡️ 📍

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