to join the conference to compete with geographically closer teams. The MIAA said at that moment it currently did not want to expand beyond 12 teams.
Rockhurst has 15 varsity athletic teams, including men's and women's basketball, cross country, soccer, golf, lacrosse and tennis, men's baseball, women's softball, and women's volleyball. The school also offers two club sports: tennis and the Spirit Squad, composed of the Dance Team and the coed cheerleading squad. It is a popular joke around campus that the Rockhurst University football team has remained undefeated since 1949 (the year that the team was dissolved).
== Student activities ==
Rockhurst students participate in many diverse activities throughout the school year both on campus and within the wider community.
=== Greek life ===
Rockhurst's Greek life consists of five fraternities and four sororities (totaling over 30% of the undergraduate population).
== Notable alumni ==
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