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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.

Aslam Wins Roadrunner in One-Hole Playoff for Texas Wesleyan, Claiming NAIA Golfer of the Week

Aslam Wins Roadrunner in One-Hole Playoff for Texas Wesleyan, Claiming NAIA Golfer of the Week

Back-to-back 70s to open event positioned senior for the win

Kiauna Mack as Defensive Anchor for Mounties Gathers National Recognition

Kiauna Mack as Defensive Anchor for Mounties Gathers National Recognition

Mack voted as week one NAIA Women’s Volleyball Defender of the Week

Ryan Swartz’s Shutout on the Mound Snags NAIA Pitcher of the Week Recognition

Ryan Swartz’s Shutout on the Mound Snags NAIA Pitcher of the Week Recognition

New College of Florida’s Ryan Swartz has been named the NAIA Baseball Pitcher of the Week following a shutout against Saint Xavier (Ill.) to open his senior season on the mound.

Ana Clara Sets New School Record Earning Defender of the Week

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – St. Thomas (Fla.) senior middle blocker Ana Clara Valentim do Vale has been named the PrestoSports NAIA Women’s Volleyball Defender of the Week after a historic defensive performance that helped lead the Bobcats to a straight-set victory over Webber International (Fla.). Valentim do Vale etched her name into the St. Thomas […]

Sydney Perkins Lands New PR for Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week

Sydney Perkins Lands New PR for Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week

Southern Oregon senior Sydney Perkins of Middleton, Idaho, has been named the NAIA Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week after a standout performance in the pole vault at the Linfield Open on May 2.

Two 40-plus point games, Hands Jesse Van Kalsbeek of the Red Raiders Gared Performance Sports Offensive Player of the Week Honors

Two 40-plus point games, Hands Jesse Van Kalsbeek of the Red Raiders Gared Performance Sports Offensive Player of the Week Honors

Sophomore forward Jesse Van Kalsbeek of Northwestern (Iowa) put together four stellar performances last week, scoring a total of 133 points

Flowers Earns Defensive Player of the Week

Flowers Earns Defensive Player of the Week

Senior forward Tyra Flowers of Campbellsville (Ky.) emerged NAIA Women’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week.

Emma Stewart Captures an A Standard En Route to Indoor Field Athlete of the Week

Emma Stewart Captures an A Standard En Route to Indoor Field Athlete of the Week

Siena Heights (Mich.) sophomore Emma Stewart has been selected as the Women’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Week following a standout performance at the Michigan Invitational on Jan. 10, 2026.

“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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