Rowan University Profs LINES, ODDS, PICKS AND REVIEWS

The Rowan Profs (or “Professors”) is the nickname used for the athletic teams of Rowan University. The school is a member of the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) and competes in NCAA Division III. There are 16 varsity sports teams (7 men`s and 9 women`s). The football, field hockey, women`s lacrosse, and track & field teams play at Coach Richard “Dick” Wackar Stadium. The basketball, swimming & diving, and volleyball teams play in the Esbjornson Gymnasium. All other teams play on various fields around the campus. Rowan also has club teams for ice hockey, men`s soccer, men`s rugby, ultimate frisbee, men`s lacrosse, roller hockey, tennis, men`s volleyball, dance, and wrestling. The nickname—”Profs” (or “Professors”)—is derived from the school`s history as a teaching college, and Rowan is the only school to use that name. The current mascot is named “Whoo RU” the Owl.