after Coach Bonvicini resigned in March 2016. In her first season with Seattle U, Coach Barcomb led the Redhawks to a WAC tournament title and was the 15th seed in the NCAA Tournament where Seattle U faced the second seed, Oregon Ducks. In 1938, the mascot switched from the Maroons to the Chieftains. The name was selected to honor the college's namesake, Chief Seattle. In 2000, the university changed its mascot to the Redhawks. On June 14, 2011, Seattle U accepted an invitation to join the Western Athletic Conference, becoming a full member for the 2012–2013 season. Notable alumni See also List of Jesuit sites References External links Seattle University Athletics website 1891 establishments in Washington (state) Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities Catholic universities and colleges in Washington (state) Educational institutions established in 1891 First Hill, Seattle Jesuit universities and colleges in the United States Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle Universities and colleges accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Universities and colleges in Seattle