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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.

Jamie Barry’s Debut Shutout Nets NAIA Defensive Player of the Week

Jamie Barry’s Debut Shutout Nets NAIA Defensive Player of the Week

William Carey’s (Miss.) Jamie Barry recorded five saves in a 1-0 shutout victory against No.19 Indiana Tech last week, solidifying his NAIA Defensive Player of the Week selection.

Freshman Ruth Anderson Shines as NAIA Women’s Volleyball Defender of the Week

Freshman Ruth Anderson Shines as NAIA Women’s Volleyball Defender of the Week

Ruth Anderson, a freshman middle hitter from Taylor (Ind.), has been named the NAIA Women’s Volleyball Defender of the Week.

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

Collins Tabbed NAIA Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week After Strong Showing in Season’s Second Meet

Collins Tabbed NAIA Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week After Strong Showing in Season’s Second Meet

Brogan Collins finished third at the Biola Cross Country Invitational Friday, finishing third in a field of 178 runners, earning Sept. 17 national recognition as NAIA Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week.

Yammiel Martinez

Yammiel Martinez Earned Defender of the Week Averaging Two Blocks per Set Last Week

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (Ind.) senior middle hitter Yammiel Martinez was named Men’s Volleyball Defender of the Week after delivering a dominant presence at the net in two key conference wins. The Bayamon, Puerto Rico native anchored the Pomeroys’ front-row defense as SMWC earned 3-1 victories over Indiana East on March 17 and Rio […]

Leighanne Eaton of Science & Arts (Okla.) Picks Player of the Week Honors After a Big Week at the Plate

Leighanne Eaton of Science & Arts (Okla.) Picks Player of the Week Honors After a Big Week at the Plate

Leighanne Eaton of Science & Arts (Okla.) was 9-for-12 at the plate across four games last week

Jackson Jaha Goes 12-for-16 at the Plate in Recent Series, Snags Baseball Player of the Week Recognition

Jackson Jaha Goes 12-for-16 at the Plate in Recent Series, Snags Baseball Player of the Week Recognition

Jackson Jaha of Lewis-Clark State (Idaho) recorded 12 hits and a .750 batting average (12-for-16) over the weekend.

Jesse Van Kalsbeek Strikes Again With Highlight Game For the Gared Performance Sports Offensive Player of the Week Honors

Jesse Van Kalsbeek Strikes Again With Highlight Game For the Gared Performance Sports Offensive Player of the Week Honors

The sophomore forward from Sheldon, Iowa, Jesse Van Kalsbeek, struck again last week with his second game of the year, netting more than 40 points.

“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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