California-Irvine Anteaters Logo PNG
The logo of the California-Irvine Anteaters, rendered in the university colors, represents an original monogram of the first letters of the name. The iconic symbol conceals the image of the organization’s mascot – the anteater- symbolizing the animal’s intelligence, cunningness, and perseverance.
California-Irvine Anteaters: Brand overview
Founded: | 1984 |
Headquarters: | Irvine, California, U.S. |
Website: | ucirvinesports.com |
Meaning and History
On most logos, the California-Irvine Anteaters are abbreviated as “UCI,” which stands for the full name of the university. Until 2009, it was combined with an image of an anteater. For example, from 1984 to 1990, the inscription “UCI” was depicted on its blue shirt. Then, the artists moved the letters to the background, reduced the anteater, and brought it forward. The style of the drawing also changed: in the new version, the animal looks more menacing.
What is California-Irvine Anteaters?
The California-Irvine Anteaters (UC Irvine Anteaters) is an athletic department where students from the University of California form 18 teams. They participate in the Big West Conference and compete in NCAA Division I. They have 28 national championships to their credit and numerous individual achievements.
1984 – 1990
1998 – 2008
2009 – 2013
2014 – today
In 2009, the emblem of the sports department underwent another redesign. The university’s mascot disappeared – only the abbreviation in the form of a monogram remained. The capital letter “U” was placed at the back, “C” in the middle, and “I” next to it. The palette changed several times. From 1988 to 2008, yellow was predominant, and the outlines were blue. In 2009, on the contrary, blue took the primary place. In 2014, the shades became darker. The combination of yellow and blue corresponds to the official palette of the University of California.
California-Irvine Anteaters: Interesting Facts
The UC Irvine Anteaters are a college sports team.
- Fun Mascot: In 1965, they picked an anteater as their mascot because of a comic strip. Its name is “Peter the Anteater,” and its cheer is “Zot! Zot! Zot!” the sound it makes in the comic when it catches ants.
- Volleyball Champs: Their men’s volleyball team is really good. They’ve won the national championship four times in 2007, 2009, 2012, and 2013.
- Great at Baseball: The baseball team has made it to the College World Series and played in the NCAA championship several times. They’re known for being strong competitors.
- Soccer Stars: The men’s soccer team has also done well, making it far in the NCAA tournament and showing off their skills.
- Producing Pros: Some UC Irvine athletes have gone on to compete in the Olympics and play professional sports, especially volleyball, baseball, and water polo.
- Helping Out: The Anteaters like to help their community, working with local organizations and schools to make a difference.
- Smart Athletes: UC Irvine cares about both school and sports. Their student-athletes often get really good grades, showing they can handle both.
- Research Benefits: Being part of a big research university, the sports teams use the latest science and health advice to help athletes do their best and stay healthy.
- Top-Notch Facilities: They have amazing places to play and practice, like the Bren Events Center for basketball and volleyball, Anteater Ballpark for baseball, and Anteater Stadium for soccer.
The UC Irvine Anteaters are unique not only because of their mascot but also because of their achievements in sports and academics.
Font and Colors
California-Irvine Anteaters color codes
Oxford Blue | Hex color: | #0c2340 |
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RGB: | 12 35 64 | |
CMYK: | 81 45 0 75 | |
Pantone: | PMS 282 C |
Mikado Yellow | Hex color: | #ffc72c |
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RGB: | 255 199 44 | |
CMYK: | 0 22 83 0 | |
Pantone: | PMS 7408 C |