Since joining the BIG EAST Conference in 2006, University of Louisville athletic teams have won 58 league championships (through the 2012-13 season). The following is a list of those titles by sport.
When was Louisville in the Big East?
Full members
| Institution | Location (Population) | Year Joined |
|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, Connecticut (15,344) | 1979 |
| University of Louisville | Louisville, Kentucky (741,096) | 2005 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (305,704) | 1982 |
| Rutgers University | New Brunswick, New Jersey (55,181) | 1995 |
What schools were in the old Big East?
The Big East was founded in 1979 when Providence, St. John’s, Georgetown, and Syracuse invited Seton Hall, Connecticut, Holy Cross, Rutgers, and Boston College, with Rutgers and Holy Cross declining to join. Villanova joined a year later in 1980 and Pittsburgh joined in 1982.
What conference did Louisville used to be in?
| Louisville Cardinals football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Division | Atlantic |
| Past conferences | Independent (1912–1962) MVC (1963–1974) I-A Independent (1975–1995) Conference USA (1996–2004) Big East Conference (2005–2012) The American (2013) |
| All-time record | 528–480–17 (.523) |
When did the Big East start?
| Big East Conference | |
|---|---|
| Established | July 1, 2013 |
| Association | NCAA |
| Division | Division I (Non-Football) |
| Members | 11 (All-Sports Members) |
When did Cincinnati leave the Big East?
Big East Conference (2013)
| School | Sport(s) | Date move was announced |
|---|---|---|
| Butler Bulldogs | Full membership (non-football) | March 20, 2013 |
| Creighton Bluejays | Full membership (non-football) | March 20, 2013 |
| Xavier Musketeers | Full membership (non-football) | March 20, 2013 |
| Cincinnati Bearcats | Women’s lacrosse | May 1, 2013 |
When did Louisville win the NCAA Tournament?
The Cardinals have officially won two NCAA championships in 1980 and 1986 (with the 2013 title being vacated); and have officially been to 8 Final Fours (with the 2012 and 2013 appearances being vacated) in 38 official NCAA tournament appearances while compiling 61 tournament wins.
Why did Syracuse leave the Big East?
“The Big East was falling apart and the ACC offered stability and financial security. But the Syracuse brand doesn’t mean as much in the ACC. ” Syracuse did make it to the Final Four in 2016, and there have been some runs to the Sweet 16 in both 2018 and last season.
When did Miami leave the Big East?
Conference USA saw radical changes for the 2005–06 academic year. The stage for these changes was set in 2003, when the Atlantic Coast Conference successfully lured Miami and Virginia Tech to make a move from the Big East Conference in 2004.
Why does the Big East not have football?
Realignment hit the Big East first in 2003 when Miami and Virginia Tech left for the ACC. That summer, the remaining Big East football-playing schools decided they wanted to split away, believing their interests were no longer aligned with those of the basketball-playing schools.
When did Louisville go to ACC?
2014
On November 28, 2012, Louisville received and accepted an invitation to join the Atlantic Coast Conference and became a participating member in all sports in 2014.
What teams were in the Metro Conference?
The charter members were the University of Cincinnati, Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Louisville, Memphis State University (now the University of Memphis), Saint Louis University and Tulane University.
When did Rutgers join the Big 10?
2014
The conference expanded to 14 schools in 2014 with the addition of the University of Maryland and Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. The Big Ten traditionally has been one of the strongest gridiron football conferences in the country.
Who was in the Big East in 1985?
Georgetown defeated St. John’s in the championship game 92–80, to claim its second straight Big East Tournament championship, and fourth overall.
| 1985 Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament | |
|---|---|
| Teams | 9 |
| Site | Madison Square Garden New York City |
| Champions | Georgetown (4th title) |
| Winning coach | John Thompson (4th title) |
When did Va Tech join the ACC?
Eventually Virginia Tech replaced Syracuse in the expansion lineup and ACC expansion was agreed upon. Miami and Virginia Tech joined on July 1, 2004, while Boston College joined on July 1, 2005, as the league’s twelfth member and the first from the Northeast.
When did Miami join the Big East?
1991-92
Miami will become the 10th Big East member beginning with the 1991-92 seasons in most sports. The Hurricanes’ juggernaut baseball team will remain independent.
When did Virginia Tech leave the Big East?
Members of the Big East football conference included Boston College, Miami, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Syracuse, Temple, Virginia Tech, and West Virginia. In 1994, Virginia Tech was turned down for full membership in the Big East.
Was TCU in the Big East?
TCU, which has an enrollment of 9,142, will become the Big East’s ninth football team. The conference has extended an invitation to Villanova to become its 10th football member. “We are excited about the addition of TCU, as they bring a great deal of value to the Big East,” Villanova AD Vince Nicastro said Monday.
When was Rutgers in the Big East?
Rutgers joined the Big East Conference in all sports in 1991. The team struggled to compete throughout the 1990s, facing powerhouse teams from Virginia Tech, Miami, Syracuse and West Virginia on a yearly basis.
Who played Louisville in 2013 championship?
Louisville outlasts Michigan for national title
Luke Hancock made all five of his 3-pointers and led Louisville to its first NCAA men’s basketball championship since 1986 with a 82-76 victory over Michigan on Monday night.
Which school has the most championships all time?
Colleges with the most NCAA championships
| Rank | School | Total titles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford | 123 |
| 2 | UCLA | 118 |
| 3 | Southern California | 107 |
| 4 | Oklahoma State | 52 |
