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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.

Anaya Lister of Warner (Fla.) Was on Fire in the Opening Weekend of 2026 Earning Offensive Player of the Week Honors

Anaya Lister of Warner (Fla.) Was on Fire in the Opening Weekend of 2026 Earning Offensive Player of the Week Honors

Anaya Lister of Warner (Fla.) was locked in for the opening weekend of the 2026 season as the Royals took the field for the first time

Pedro De La Riva Goes Undefeated in Singles to Snag NAIA Men’s Tennis Weekly Award

Pedro De La Riva Goes Undefeated in Singles to Snag NAIA Men’s Tennis Weekly Award

Pedro De La Riva went undefeated in singles play to earn NAIA Men’s Tennis Player of the Week honors.

Sydney Collins is Setting the Standard Earning Third Setter of the Week Honor

Sydney Collins is Setting the Standard Earning Third Setter of the Week Honor

Sydney Collins of Oklahoma Wesleyan has stepped into the spotlight, earning the title of NAIA Women’s Volleyball Setter of the Week for the third time this season.

Jayden Sawyer of William Carey (Miss.) Averaged a Dozen Strikeouts in Both Outings Earning Pitcher of the Week Honors

Jayden Sawyer of William Carey (Miss.) Averaged a Dozen Strikeouts in Both Outings Earning Pitcher of the Week Honors

Jayden Sawyer of William Carey (Miss.) was stellar in her two appearances from the circle last week.

PrestoSports NAIA Women’s Volleyball Defender of the Week is Ruth Anderson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Taylor (Ind.) sophomore middle hitter Ruth Anderson was a game-changing presence at the net during the Onset Invitational, helping the Trojans post a perfect 4-0 record. The Newark, Ohio native totaled 29 total blocks (2 solo, 27 assisted) in 14 sets, averaging an impressive 2.07 blocks per set for the tournament. […]

CJ Besuzzi of Benedictine (Kan.) Matches his Career High in Saves Earning Defensive Player of the Week Honors

CJ Besuzzi of Benedictine (Kan.) Matches his Career High in Saves Earning Defensive Player of the Week Honors

CJ Besuzzi of the Benedictine (Kan.) Ravens tallied just over 55 minutes between the sticks last week while matching his career high in saves

Suarez Leads Missouri Valley in Record-Setting Home Event, Earning NAIA Men’s Golfer of the Week for Sept. 17

Suarez Leads Missouri Valley in Record-Setting Home Event, Earning NAIA Men’s Golfer of the Week for Sept. 17

Felipe Suarez led Missouri Valley to a school record 50-under par at last week’s MVC Fall Invitational, and Sept. 17, he was named NAIA Men’s Golfer of the Week.

Tabor Teel Opens Season as First Women’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week

Tabor Teel Opens Season as First Women’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week

Tabor Teel, a senior forward from Dakota State (S.D.), has been named the first NAIA Women’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week this season.

“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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