The Purple Knights compete as members of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference for most sports.

Knights Field is a 950-seat multipurpose stadium located in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

It is primarily used as the soccer and lacrosse stadium of the Purple Knights.

[2] In 2012, The University of Bridgeport women's gymnastics team won their fourth straight USA Gymnastics Collegiate National Championships.

[4] Seth Roland was head coach of the soccer team from 1987 to 1992.