Over the past two weeks, eight of the most unconventional college mascots sparred in the prize ring of Education Dive. Through three rounds, you helped narrow our eight competitors down to just one.
We recorded more than 2,800 votes across all three rounds, during which the mascots faced off in pairs. From slimy sea life to fighting veggies, these spirit leaders represent colleges large and small, from coast to coast — and with your votes, they put up quite a fight.
Scroll down to see the winner and how the other mascots fared.
No. 1: "Fighting Pickle," UNC School of the Arts
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No. 2: "Sammy the Slug," University of California, Santa Cruz
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No. 3: "Mr. Okra," Delta State University
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No. 4: "Artie the Artichoke," Scottsdale Community College
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No. 5: "Trinity Troll," Trinity Christian College
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No. 6: "Speedy," Evergreen State College
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No. 7: "Stanford Tree," Stanford University
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No. 8: "Big Red," Western Kentucky University
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