San Francisco Dons

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The San Francisco Dons is the nickname of the athletic teams at the University of San Francisco (USF). The Dons compete in NCAA Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as members of the West Coast Conference (WCC), of which USF is a charter member.

Football

San Francisco Dons college football
First Season
1917
Team History
San Francisco Dons (1932-82)
Conference
Big 12 (1996-present)
Big Eight Conference (1960-95)
Independent (1901-14, 1957-59)
Missouri Valley (1925-56)
Southwest Conference (1915-24)
Venue
Kezar Stadium (1930-51, 1959-71)
Key People
Players • Coaches


Programs by season

1940s

Season/Date Opponent Venue
1948
October 16 vs. Oklahoma A&M Kezar Stadium

1950s

Season/Date Opponent Venue
1950
September 23 vs. Tulsa Kezar Stadium

Men's Basketball

San Francisco Dons men's college basketball
First Season
1923-24
Team History
San Francisco Dons (1932-present)
Saint Ignatius Gray Fog (1923-30)
Conference
West Coast Conference (1952-present)
Venue
Chase Center (2019-present)
War Memorial Gymnasium (1958-present)
St. Ignatius Gym (1924-58)
Kezar Pavilion (1924-58)
Key People
Players • Coaches


Programs by season

1920s

Season/Date Opponent Venue
1929-30
January 29, 1930 vs. DePaul Kezar Pavilion
West Coast Conference
Full members BYU Cougars • Gonzaga Bulldogs • Loyola Marymount Lions • Pacific Tigers • Pepperdine Waves • Portland Pilots • Saint Mary's Gaels • San Diego Toreros • San Francisco Dons • Santa Clara Broncos
Venues Chase Center • Firestone Fieldhouse • Gersten Pavilion • Marriott Center