The University of California-San Diego was founded in 1960. They decided to go with an unusual mascot and became the Tritons in 1964. Here is more on what their mascot is — and, more important, why.

What are Tritons? Here's what to know about the history of UC San Diego's nickname ahead of the men's NCAA Tournament game vs ...

According to Greek mythology, Triton is the offspring of Poseidon and Amphitrite, and is considered the demigod of the season. He has the lower body of a fish and is known as a "mighty and fierce ...

Poseidon is the god of the sea, while Amphitrite is a nymph. Greek mythology has Poseidon and Amphitrite being married and creating dolphins, seals, and fish. The couple is also attributed to ...

UC San Diego, one of the most statistically dominant teams in the country, finding success with its first NCAA men's tournament spot in sight.

In Greek mythology, the Triton was a demigod of the sea as the child of Poseidon and Amphitrite. With the lower body of a fish, the university says it is known as “a mighty and fierce sea ...