Before the university changed its name from Northeast Missouri State University in 1996, athletics teams were known as the Northeast Missouri State Bulldogs.
Sports
Truman State sponsors 16 varsity sports, including seven men's sports and nine women's sports. In 2018, the university cut men's tennis and wrestling due to budget cuts enacted by the Missouri state government.[3]
The official mascot of Truman State Athletic teams is the Bulldog.
Athletic facilities
James S. Stokes Stadium is the home of the TSU Bulldog football and track and field teams. Inside the stadium is the Kenneth Gardner Track.[5]
John J. Pershing Arena It is the home for Bulldog Basketball, Volleyball and Wrestling and also serves as the main practice facility for the Truman Athletics Department.[6]
Bulldog Softball Park is the site of Truman’s softball field, and is located just south of Stokes Stadium. The softball field was constructed in 1972 and has a seating capacity for 200 spectators. Additional seating can be transported in when necessary.[7]
Bulldog Baseball Park is the site of Truman’s baseball field, and is located just south of Stokes Stadium.[7]
Bulldog Soccer Park is home of the Bulldog soccer teams.
Truman Tennis Courts is home of the Truman Tennis Teams.[8]
