University of Bridgeport features ten varsity sports. Many of these
sports feature a rich tradition of winning and excellence.
UB is a member of the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) and competes
at the Division II level. Bridgeport was one of the original members of the
NECC. In-state NECC rivals include Southern Connecticut State University,
University of New Haven, and Teikyo Post University.
Varsity sports include men's and women's soccer, men's and woman's cross
country, women's volleyball, men's and women's gymnastics, baseball and
softball.
As the NCAA Division II member, University of Bridgeport offers athletic
scholarships in the form of grants. These are given to student-athletes with
demonstrated ability in a sport. These student-athletes must meet certain
academic and eligibility requirements by the NCAA.
- Andrea Costa has been named the head softball coach at the
University of Bridgeport, it was announced Wednesday. Costa served as the head
softball coach at Fairfield University from 1990-1994.
"Andrea has a solid background in softball and will do a fine job in
leading the softball program at UB," said Bridgeport Director of Athletics
Joe DiPuma. "She will bring enthusiasm to the program and solid leadership
skills."
Costa, who resides in Stratford, is a 1989 graduate of Eastern
Connecticut State University, where she earned her bachelor of science degree
in communications.
- John Greene has been named the head women's basketball coach at
the University of Bridgeport, it was announced Wednesday. Greene had served
as the head women's basketball coach at Western New England College in
Springfield, Mass. for the past three years. Greene takes over for Jim
Ferraro, who spent one season as the Purple Knights head coach.
"We're really excited to have John on board," said Bridgeport Director of
Athletics Joe DiPuma. "His experience will be a big asset to the basketball
program and UBathletics."
Greene earned a bachelor of arts degree in History and English from the
University of Massachusetts in 1989 and is currently working towards a
master
of arts inphysical education at Springfield College. Prior to coaching at
WNEC, Greene served as the boys' varsity basketball coach at Chatham (Mass.)
High School from 1992 to 1994.
"I'm looking forward to working at the University of Bridgeport," said
Greene.
"It's a great opportunity and one that I'm eagerly ready to begin."
Greene is among the all-time leaders in rebounding, scoring, and assists at
Greenfield (Mass,) Community College.
- Lisa Toto has been named the head women's volleyball coach at
the University of Bridgeport, it was announced Tuesday. Toto had served
as the Purple Knights assistant coach the past three seasons.
"Lisa has a solid volleyball background - at both the high school
and collegiate levels," said Bridgeport Director of Athletics Joe DiPuma. "She has
also been successful in developing young programs and making them
successful."
Prior to serving as an assistant coach at Bridgeport, Toto was the
head boys volleyball coach at Fairfield High School from 1995-1997. From
1993-1996 Toto coached the girls volleyball team at Lauralton Hall High School in
Milford. In four years at Lauralton Hall, Toto took a below average program
and developed them into one of the top teams in the state.
Toto earned her bachelor of science degree in visual arts with a
specialization in photography from UB in 1987. She also received her master of
science in art education from LTB in 1992. Toto is currently a photography teacher
at Central High School in Bridgeport.
For additional information, contact Sports Information Director
David Scrivines at (203) 5764726.
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