Wake Forest's student section, known as the Screamin' Demons, lead the cheers as part of the Tie-Dye Nation. Find out more about Wake Forest sports traditions.

Athletics are integral to the college experience, and at Wake Forest, there is no shortage of occasions to wave the black and gold. Competing in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference, Wake Forest teams are consistently among the leaders both athletically and academically.

In recent years, the Demon Deacons have won national championships in field hockey (three times) and men's soccer, achieved a No. 1 ranking in men's basketball and played in a BCS bowl in football.

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The Office of Campus Recreation coordinates a Club Sports Program that competes with other colleges and universities. Intramural sports are a popular outlet for about 85 percent of the students.