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Central Connecticut Blue Devils

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Athletic teams representing Central Connecticut State University

Central Connecticut Blue Devils
University	Central Connecticut State University
Conference	Northeast Conference
NCAA	Division I (FCS)
Location	New Britain, Connecticut
Varsity teams	16
Football stadium	Arute Field
Basketball arena	William H. Detrick Gymnasium
Baseball stadium	CCSU Baseball Field
Soccer stadium	Central Connecticut Soccer Field
Nickname	Blue Devils
Colors	Blue and white[1]
Website	www.ccsubluedevils.com

The Central Connecticut Blue Devils are composed of 16 teams representing Central Connecticut State University in intercollegiate athletics, including men and women's basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and track and field. Men's sports include baseball and football. Women's sports include volleyball, lacrosse, swimming & diving, and softball. The Blue Devils compete in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Northeast Conference.^[2]

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  Mascot of the Central Connecticut State University athletic teams
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  Beryl Piper, Head coach of the Central Connecticut State University women's basketball team
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  Plaque, commemorating the induction of Beryl Piper into the CCSU Athletic Hall of Fame

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