George Washington Colonials

The George Washington Colonials are the athletic teams of George Washington University. The school sponsors 21 varsity sports (8 men, 11 women), the majority of which compete in the Division I Atlantic 10 Conference. The men's and women's water polo teams compete in the Collegiate Water Polo Association and the women's gymnastics team is independent. The Colonials' colors are buff and blue. George Washington formerly sponsored a varsity football team, which was disbanded in 1966.