Athletics
Benedictine College teams, known athletically as the Ravens, are a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC). The Ravens compete in fifteen varsity sports. Men’s sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, soccer, and track & field, while women’s sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, track & field and volleyball. Benedictine’s cheerleading and spirit squads have been recognized nationally.
The mascot "Raven" is associated with St. Benedict, as legend has it a raven would bring the sixth-century saint food during his time as a hermit in the mountains near Subiaco, Italy. The legend also has the raven saving St. Benedict from eating poisoned bread.
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