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Central Connecticut–Hartford rivalry
American college sports rivalry / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Central Connecticut–Hartford rivalry refers to the American collegiate athletics rivalry between the Central Connecticut Blue Devils sports teams of Central Connecticut State University and Hartford Hawks sports teams of the University of Hartford. The two campuses are located 10 miles apart. Unlike most in-state rivalries Hartford and Central Connecticut compete in difference conferences. Hartford competes in the America East Conference and Central Connecticut competes in the Northeast Conference. On May 6, 2021 the University of Hartford board of regents voted to transition the university’s athletic program from Division I to Division III, putting the future of the rivalry in doubt.[1]
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Central Connecticut | Hartford | |
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Founded | 1849 | 1957 |
Type | Public | Private |
Conference | Northeast Conference | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
Students | 9,653 | 5,740 |
School colors | ||
Nickname | Blue Devils | Hawks |
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