The Holy Cross Crusaders are the athletic teams representing the College of the Holy Cross. They compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Patriot League. The men's and women's ice hockey teams compete in Atlantic Hockey Association and women's golf in the Big South Conference. Of its 25 varsity teams, Holy Cross supports twelve men's and thirteen women's The carrying of 23 Division I varsity programs gives Holy Cross the largest ratio of teams-per-enrollment in the country. Holy Cross's athletic teams for both men and women are known as the Crusaders.
It is a founding member of the Patriot League, and boasts that one-quarter of its student body participates in its varsity athletic programs. Principal facilities include Fitton Field for football (capacity: 23,500), Hart Recreation Center (Basketball 3,600), (Ice Hockey 1,400), Linda Johnson Smith Soccer Stadium, (1,320) and Smith Wellness Center, located inside the Hart Center.
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