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This is an incomplete list of U.S. college nicknames.

If two nicknames are given, the first is for men's teams and the second for women's teams, unless otherwise noted.

The 12 most-used names of four-year college teams (including names with attached adjectives such as "Blue", "Golden", "Flying", or "Fighting"): Eagles (118), Hawks (106), Tigers (72), Lions (65), Bulldogs (58), Cougars (58), Panthers (55), Bears (54), Knights (50), Wildcats (42), Warriors (41), and Pioneers (36).

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AB–AK

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Institution Nickname Location
Abilene Christian University Wildcats Abilene, Texas
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Golden Stallions Tifton, Georgia
Academy of Art University Urban Knights San Francisco, California
Adams State University Grizzlies Alamosa, Colorado
Adelphi University Panthers Garden City, New York
Adrian College Bulldogs Adrian, Michigan
Agnes Scott College Scotties Decatur, Georgia
Aiken Technical College Knights Graniteville, South Carolina
Aims Community College Aardvarks Greeley, Colorado
United States Air Force Academy Falcons Air Force Academy, Colorado
University of Akron Zips Akron, Ohio

AL

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Institution Nickname Location
University of Alabama Crimson Tide Tuscaloosa, Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers Birmingham, Alabama
University of Alabama in Huntsville Chargers Huntsville, Alabama
Alabama A&M University Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs Normal, Alabama
Alabama State University Hornets and Lady Hornets Montgomery, Alabama
Alamance Community College River Otters Graham, North Carolina
College of Alameda Cougars Alameda, California
University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves Anchorage, Alaska
University of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks Fairbanks, Alaska
University of Alaska Southeast Humpback Whales Juneau, Alaska
University at Albany, SUNY Great Danes Albany, New York
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Panthers Albany, New York
Albany Technical College Titans Albany, Georgia
College of The Albemarle Dolphins Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Albertus Magnus College Falcons New Haven, Connecticut
Albion College Britons Albion, Michigan
Albright College Lions Reading, Pennsylvania
Alcorn State University Braves and Lady Braves Lorman, Mississippi
Alderson Broaddus University Battlers Philippi, West Virginia
Alexandria Technical and Community College Legends Alexandria, Minnesota
Alfred University Saxons Alfred, New York
Alfred State College Pioneers Alfred, New York
Alice Lloyd College Eagles Pippa Passes, Kentucky
Allan Hancock College Bulldogs Santa Maria, California
Allegany College of Maryland Trojans Cumberland, Maryland
Allegheny College Gators Meadville, Pennsylvania
Allen University Yellow Jackets Columbia, South Carolina
Allen Community College Red Devils Iola, Kansas
Alliance University Warriors New York City, New York
Alliant International University Mountain Lions San Diego, California
Alma College Scots Alma, Michigan
Alpena Community College Lumberjacks Alpena, Michigan
Alvernia University Golden Wolves Reading, Pennsylvania
Alverno College Inferno Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Alvin Community College Dolphins Alvin, Texas

AM

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Institution Nickname Location
Amarillo College Badgers Amarillo, Texas
American University Eagles Washington, D.C.
American Indian College Warriors Phoenix, Arizona
American International College Yellow Jackets Springfield, Massachusetts
American Jewish University Lions Los Angeles, California
American River College Beavers Sacramento, California
Amherst College Mammoths Amherst, Massachusetts

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Institution Nickname Location
Anderson University Ravens Anderson, Indiana
Anderson University Trojans Anderson, South Carolina
Andrew College Fighting Tigers Cuthbert, Georgia
Andrews University Cardinals Berrien Springs, Michigan
Angelina College Roadrunners Lufkin, Texas
Angelo State University Rams San Angelo, Texas
Anna Maria College Amcats Paxton, Massachusetts
Anne Arundel Community College Riverhawks Arnold, Maryland
Antelope Valley College Marauders Lancaster, California
Antioch College Radicals Yellow Springs, Ohio

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Institution Nickname Location
Appalachian Bible College Warriors Mount Hope, West Virginia
Appalachian State University Mountaineers Boone, North Carolina
The Apprentice School Builders Newport News, Virginia
Aquinas College Saints Grand Rapids, Michigan
Aquinas College Cavaliers Nashville, Tennessee

AR

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Institution Nickname Location
Arapahoe Community College Pumas Littleton, Colorado
Arcadia University Knights Glenside, Pennsylvania
University of Arizona Wildcats Tucson, Arizona
Arizona Christian University Firestorm Glendale, Arizona
Arizona State University Sun Devils Tempe, Arizona
Arizona Western College Matadors Yuma, Arizona
University of Arkansas Razorbacks Fayetteville, Arkansas
University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville River Bandits Batesville, Arkansas
University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton Timberwolves Morrilton, Arkansas
University of Arkansas–Fort Smith Lions Fort Smith, Arkansas
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Iron Horse Hope and Texarkana, Arkansas
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Trojans Little Rock, Arkansas
University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils and Cotton Blossoms Monticello, Arkansas
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions Pine Bluff, Arkansas
University of Arkansas Rich Mountain Deer Mena, Arkansas
Arkansas Baptist College Buffaloes Little Rock, Arkansas
Arkansas State University Red Wolves Jonesboro, Arkansas
Arkansas State University-Beebe Vanguards Beebe, Arkansas
Arkansas State University Mid-South Greyhounds West Memphis, Arkansas
Arkansas State University–Mountain Home Trailblazers Mountain Home, Arkansas
Arkansas State University Newport Aviators Newport, Arkansas
Arkansas Tech University Wonder Boys and Golden Suns Russellville, Arkansas
Arlington Baptist University Patriots Arlington, Texas
United States Military Academy (Army) Black Knights West Point, New York

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Institution Nickname Location
ASA College Silver Storm Hialeah, Florida
Avengers New York City, New York
Asbury University Eagles Wilmore, Kentucky
Asheville–Buncombe Technical Community College Trailblazers Asheville, North Carolina
Ashland University Eagles Ashland, Ohio
Asnuntuck Community College Corsairs Enfield, Connecticut
Assumption University Greyhounds Worcester, Massachusetts

AT

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Institution Nickname Location
Athens State University Bears Athens, Alabama
Athens Technical College Owls Athens, Georgia
Atlanta Metropolitan State College Trailblazers Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta Technical College Skyhawks Atlanta, Georgia
Atlantic Cape Community College Buccaneers Mays Landing, New Jersey
Atlantis University Atlanteans Miami, Florida
A.T. Still University Rams Kirksville, Missouri

AU

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Auburn University Tigers Auburn, Alabama
Auburn University at Montgomery Warhawks Montgomery, Alabama
Augsburg University Auggies Minneapolis, Minnesota
Augusta University Jaguars Augusta, Georgia
Augusta Technical College Cougars Augusta, Georgia
Augustana College Vikings Rock Island, Illinois
Augustana University Vikings Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Aurora University Spartans Aurora, Illinois
Austin College Kangaroos Sherman, Texas
Austin Community College Riverbats Austin, Texas
Austin Peay State University Governors Clarksville, Tennessee

AV–AZ

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Institution Nickname Location
Ave Maria University Gyrenes Ave Maria, Florida
Averett University Cougars Danville, Virginia
Avila University Eagles Kansas City, Missouri
Azusa Pacific University Cougars Azusa, California

B

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BAB–BAP

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Babson College Beavers Wellesley, Massachusetts
Bacone College Warriors Muskogee, Oklahoma
Baker University Wildcats Baldwin City, Kansas
Bakersfield College Renegades Bakersfield, California
Baldwin Wallace University Yellow Jackets Berea, Ohio
University of Baltimore Bees Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore City Community College Panthers Baltimore, Maryland
Ball State University Cardinals Muncie, Indiana
Baptist University of Florida Eagles Graceville, Florida

BAR-BAY

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BEL-BEN

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BER-BEV

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BI

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BL

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BO

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BRA-BRI

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BRO-BRY

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BU

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C

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CAB-CALH

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UC (CAL)

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CALI

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CALU-CAN

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CAP-CAR

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CAS-CAZ

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CC

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CEC-CENTE

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CENTRAL-CENTRAL L

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CENTRAL M-CENTRAL W

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CENTRALI-CER

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CHA-CHE

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CHES-CHR

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CI

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CL

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Cleary University Cougars

COA-COK

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COL-COLO

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Colby Sawyer Chargers

College of Biblical Studies Ambassadors

COLU

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COM-CONC

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CONN-COP

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COR-COW

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CR

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CU-CY

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D

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DA

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DE-DEL

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DEN-DET

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DI

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DR

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DU-DY

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E

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EAR-EAST

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EASTERN-EASTFIELD

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EC-ED

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EL

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EM

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EN-ES

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EU-EV

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F

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FA

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FE

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FI

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FL

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FO

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FR

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FU

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G

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GA

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GE

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GI-GL

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GO

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GR

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GU-GW

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H

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HAG-HAN

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HAR

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HAS-HAY

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HE

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HI

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HOB-HOS

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HOU-HOW

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HU

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I

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ID-IL

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IM-IN

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IO

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IR-IT

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J

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JA

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JE

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JO-JU

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Judson Eagles

K

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KA

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KE

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Keystone college Giants

KI-KL

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KN-KU

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L

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LA-LAG

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LAK

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LAM-LAN

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LAR-LAW

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LE

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LI

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LOC-LOR

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LOS

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LOU

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LOW-LOY

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LU

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LY

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M

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MAC-MAL

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MAN

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MAR

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MAS-MAY

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MC

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ME

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MIA-MID

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MIL-MIN

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MIR-MIT

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Mississippi University For Women owls

MOB-MON

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MOO-MOT

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MOU

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MT

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MU

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N

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NA

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NEB-NEV

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NEW

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NH-NJ

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NORC-NORM

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NORTH A-NORTH C

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NORTH D-NORTH T

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NORTHA-NORTHEAST

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NORTHEASTERN

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NORTHERN-NORTHLAND

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NORTHWEST

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NORTHWESTERN

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NORTHWO-NOV

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NU-NY

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O

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OA

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OB-OG

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OH

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OK

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OL-ON

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OR

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OS-OT

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OU-OZ

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P

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PA

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PE

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PF-PH

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PI

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PL-PO

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Plymouth state Panthers

PR

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PU

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Q

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R

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RA

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RE

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RH-RI

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ROA-ROC

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ROG-ROX

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RU

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S

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SAC-SAG

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SAINT A-SAINT J

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SAINT K-SAINT X

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SAL-SAM

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SAN

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SANTA

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SAR-SC

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SE

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SH

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SI

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SK-SN

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SOL-SON

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SOUTH

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SOUTHEAST-SOUTHEASTERN

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SOUTHERN-SOUTHSIDE

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SOUTHWEST

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SOUTHWESTERN-SOW

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SP

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STA-STE

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STI-STR

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SUF-SUL

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SUNY

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SUR-SY

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T

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TA

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TEC-TER

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TEX

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TH-TI

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TO

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TR

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TU-TY

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U

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UA-UN

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UP-UV

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V

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VA

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VE

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VI

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VO

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W

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WAB-WAR

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WAS-WAY

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WEA-WES

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WEST-WESTC

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WESTERN

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WESTF-WESTM

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WH

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WIC-WIN

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WIS-WIT

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WO-WY

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X-Z

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X

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Y

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Z

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References

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