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1 school use the "Kavaliers" mascot.
Most common states: Virginia (1)
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The Cavalier, often affectionately called the 'Hoo or Cavman, is an iconic mascot for the University of Virginia. This tough-sounding, weapon-wielding mascot is definitely one to remember. Imagined as a brave knight from the 17th century, the Cavalier rides into games on horseback, clad in Cavalier garb and ready for action 🛡️. The character is inspired by an old UVA fight song and has been a staple at university events since 1984. Despite a brief hiatus, the mounted Cavalier returned in the late 1980s and has been a fan favorite ever since. This mascot embodies the spirit of courage and strength, making it a beloved figure in Virginia sports 🏆.
Hear how the Kavaliers fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Kavaliers banner across Virginia. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Phoenix Kim
Virginia Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Virginia. With 1 schools per million residents, the Kavaliers is part of daily conversations here.”
Kai Vargas
Virginia Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Kavaliers delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Avery Hughes
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
1 school in our database use the Kavaliers mascot across 1 state.
The Kavaliers shows up most in Virginia (1). Va also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Kavaliers as a Person and Warrior mascot. Programs note that it is depicting a weapon, known for its tough tone, and inspired by a historical figure.
Other programs adopt the Kavaliers most often (1 schools).