Central State Marauders and Lady Marauders


The Central State Marauders and Lady Marauders are the athletic teams that represent Central State University, located in Wilberforce, Ohio, in intercollegiate sports as a member of the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, primarily competing in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference since the 2015–16 academic year. The Marauders and Lady Marauders previously competed in the D-II Great Midwest Athletic Conference from 2012–13 to 2014–15, and as an NCAA D-II Independent from 2002–03 to 2011–12; as well as competing in the American Mideast Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics from 2000–01 to 2001–02.

Varsity teams

Central State competes in 11 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include basketball, cross country, football, track & field and volleyball; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, track & field and volleyball. Central State's main rivals are Kentucky State University and West Virginia State University.

National championships

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