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THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (NAIA)

The NAIA has been The Right Way to Play since its beginning in 1937. Dedicated to putting student-athletes first, the NAIA's education-based athletics model balances academics with athletics, creating leaders and avenues for development through sport.

Gustavo Kehl Bauer

Bauer Earns Second Setter of the Week Award this Season

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Mount Mercy (Iowa) sophomore Gustavo Kehl Bauer has been named Men’s Volleyball Setter of the Week after directing an efficient, high-tempo offense in a pair of straight-set road wins. The setter from Nova Petrópolis, Brazil, delivered elite production across six sets, averaging 13.5 assists per set while helping Mount Mercy sweep both […]

Sanchez Defensive Effort Leads to National Recognition

Sanchez Defensive Effort Leads to National Recognition

Vivianna Sanchez, a senior middle blocker from Evangel (Mo.), has been named the NAIA Women’s Volleyball Defender of the Week.

Noah Dowler Fires One-Hit Shutout with 11 Strikeouts to Earn Weekly Pitching Honor

Noah Dowler Fires One-Hit Shutout with 11 Strikeouts to Earn Weekly Pitching Honor

The junior right-hander tossed a complete-game one-hit shutout on Saturday, striking out 11 over nine innings.

Raminger Wins Midwest Spring Invite, Leads Valley to Team Title for NAIA Men’s Golfer of the Week

Raminger Wins Midwest Spring Invite, Leads Valley to Team Title for NAIA Men’s Golfer of the Week

Raminger under par three times, as Vikings win by 17

William Carey’s Victoria Vieten Claims Season’s Final Women’s Tennis Player of the Week Award

William Carey’s Victoria Vieten Claims Season’s Final Women’s Tennis Player of the Week Award

Vieten played a key role in leading William Carey to its sixth Southern States Athletic Conference regular-season championship since joining the league.

Halterman Named NAIA Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week for Second Time in 2025

Halterman Named NAIA Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week for Second Time in 2025

Taylor (Ind.) sophomore Jaynie Halterman broke her own Taylor 6K record by 20 seconds at the Florida State Seminole Invite.

Madison Kitson Broke Two School Records on Her Way to Indoor Field Athlete of the Week

Madison Kitson Broke Two School Records on Her Way to Indoor Field Athlete of the Week

Brenau (Ga.) sophomore Madison Kitson has been named the NAIA Indoor Field Athlete of the Week after a standout performance at the Life U Super Bowl Indoor/Outdoor Polar Meet on Feb. 7, 2026.

Luis Vivius

Luis Vivius Averaged 1.25 Blocks Per Set for Defender of the Week Honors

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Georgetown (Ky.) freshman middle blocker Luis Vivius has been named the NAIA Men’s Volleyball Defender of the Week after anchoring the Tigers at the net during a perfect 3-0 stretch. A native of Barranquilla, Colombia, Vivius delivered a dominant blocking presence that consistently changed rallies and helped Georgetown navigate the week without […]

“Football has given me a platform, but if all I do is play, I’ve missed the point. I want to use it to serve, love, and make life better for someone else.”

Lennx Brown, Football, Morningside (Iowa)
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basketball team celebrates win on court

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