The University of Utah's athletic teams are known as the Utes, a four-letter acronym for Salt Lake City Collegians. The Utes compete in the NCAA Division I Pac-12 Conference and are one of the most successful teams in the conference. They have won numerous conference championships and have been to several bowl games. The Utes have also had success in basketball, baseball, and other sports. The school's mascot is Swoop, a red-tailed hawk. The Utes have a long and proud tradition of excellence in athletics and academics.