Pacific

The University of the Pacific Tigers embody a deep and storied athletic history, a legacy of producing legendary figures, and the proud spirit of their home in Stockton, California. The university's most profound legacy is as a "Cradle of Coaches," a place where iconic figures like Amos Alonzo Stagg and Bill Walsh once roamed the sidelines, establishing a tradition of football excellence that is woven into the fabric of the sport. In the modern era, Pacific's competitive fire was rekindled on the basketball court, where the Tigers became a dominant mid-major power, winning NCAA Tournament games in back-to-back years in 2004 and 2005. This tradition of high-level success is alive and well in men's water polo, a national powerhouse that has competed in the NCAA National Championship game, and a women's volleyball program with two past national titles. As a historic member of the West Coast Conference, the Tigers proudly compete against their traditional rivals, carrying a legacy of achievement that few can match. The Pacific Tigers represent a program with a truly unique and powerful history, a proud institution that has contributed Hall of Fame talent to the highest levels of American sport.