University Athletic Association
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| University Athletic Association | |
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| Data | |
| Established | 1986 |
| Members | 8 |
| Continent | North America |
| Country | United States |
| Other names | Nerdy Nine |
The UAA is the only Division III conference to have all of its member institutions affiliated with the Association of American Universities, a prestigious collection of 60 research institutions. As each of the member universities places a stronger emphasis on academics than athletics, this conference is sometimes referred to as the "Nerdy Nine" (even though there are now only eight members).
Member teams
- (Each university is followed by its sports nickname in parentheses.)
- Brandeis University (the Judges)
- Carnegie Mellon University (the Tartans)
- Case Western Reserve University (the Spartans)
- Emory University (the Eagles)
- New York University (the Violets)
- University of Chicago (the Maroons)
- University of Rochester (the Yellowjackets)
- Washington University in St. Louis (the Bears)
Sports
The UAA sanctions competition in the following sports:Men
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Fencing
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Wrestling
Women
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