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More Feature Games, Updated Bracketology from Hoops Report, and Bevo Francis Watch List from Small College Basketball Highlighted in Issue VIII
New Top 25 poll, Hoops Report Bracketology, Featured Games and more in the eighth issue
First Year Head Coach Alex Adams of Keiser (Fla.) Earns 2025 NAIA Women's Soccer Coach of the Year Honors
Alex Adams of Keiser (Fla.) has been named the 2025 NAIA Select Sports America Coach of the Year, after he led the Seahawks to their third national championship crown in program history.
Grand View's Groves Named 2025 NAIA Men's Soccer Coach of the Year
Grand View's Head Coach David Groves was named the NAIA Men's Soccer Coach of the Year after leading the Vikings to its first-ever national championship.
NAIA Partners with Ichor
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced a multi-year partnership with Ichor, naming the brand the Official Sports Drink and Alkaline Water of the NAIA
NWCA National Duals Shape Latest NAIA Men’s Wrestling Rating as Grand View Holds No. 1
Grand View (Iowa) continues to set the standard atop the NAIA Men’s Wrestling Top 25 with 262 points, narrowly holding off Life (Ga.) as the two programs remain separated by just two points following the weekend of competition at the NWCA National Duals.
Life Tops NAIA Women’s Wrestling Rating After Third Consecutive NWCA National Duals Title
Life (Ga.) continues to stay atop in the fifth women's wrestling rating with 224 points after securing its third consecutive NWCA National Duals title over the weekend. Life trumped Providence in the championship match in a 32-11 decision.
Grace (Ind.) Remains at No. 1 in the Fourth Poll Release and Everyone is On the Move
In season's fourth NAIA Coaches' Top 25 poll, only three teams held at their same position from the third release
Wiley Rolls Through Ranked Opponents at NWCA Duals, Earns NAIA Men's Wrestler of the Week
Oklahoma City's John Wiley was recognized as the NAIA Men's Wrestler of the Week following his 5-0 outing at the NWCA National Duals last weekend, with four of his wins coming over ranked opponents.
Morales Brings Home NAIA Women's Wrestler of the Week Award After Perfect Weekend at NWCA National Duals
Paige Morales of Providence (Mont.) went 3-0 at the NWCA National Duals last weekend, outscoring her opponents 30-1 and picking up ranked wins over the No. 4, No. 6 and No. 12 ranked wrestlers.
NAIA Partners with Volt Athletics
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a partnership agreement with Volt Athletics as the Official Trusted Strength and Conditioning Software Provider of the NAIA.
NAIA Women's Basketball Top 25 Poll Sees Change at the Top & Adds Six New Teams
The latest NAIA Women's Basketball Top 25 Poll sees Dordt (Iowa) retake the No. 1 spot after another dominant eight game win streak, edging out Bethel (Tenn.), which slips to No. 2 by just three points after a recent loss at Tennessee Southern.
Taliah Lee Notched Defensive Player of the Week and Moved Up in the MACU Record Book
Mid-America Christian (Okla.) junior forward Taliah Lee was voted as NAIA Women’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week after back-to-back wins that showcased her defensive skill.
Deniya Thornton Led the Wolf Pack to an Undefeated Week for Offensive Player of the Week Honors
Loyola (La.) guard Deniya Thornton has been named the NAIA Women’s Basketball Gared Performance Sport Systems Offensive Player of the Week after powering the Wolf Pack to two victories with an efficient scoring stretch.
Carbon Has the Blue Raiders Off to The Best Start in Conference Action Since 2017-18 Earning Offensive Player of the Week Honors
Kenyata Carbon of Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) turned in back-to-back career games, putting the Blue Raiders up 2-0 in conference action for the first time since the 2017-18
Gonzalez of Brewton-Parker (Ga.), led the Defensive Efforts in Mount Vernon, Ga. Earning Him Defensive Player of the Week Honors
Gil Gonzalez of Brewton-Parker (Ga.) dominated the glass for the Barons, marking a no-fly zone with double-digit blocks
There's a Lot to Unpack in Issue VII of the Road To Muni Notebook
In Issue VII of the notebook, we highlight career win milestones, players of the week, NAIA Hoops Report bracketolog,y and NAIA-UEN featured games of the week are back with a new look
Benedictine (Kan.) Center Rashad Beckham Named NAIA 2025 Rimington Award Winner
California native made 50 career starts for the Ravens
New Year More NAIA Women's Basketball
Check out the latest edition of the NAIA Women's Basketball Notebook
Heggem of Rocky Mountain (Mont.) Locks Down NAIA Women's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week
Rocky Mountain’s Isabelle Heggem has been named the Gared Performance Sports Systems NAIA Women’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week following a standout stretch of defensive performances leading into the new calendar year and through the opening games of 2026.
Marian's McNally Notches NAIA Women's Basketball Offensive Player of the Week
Senior forward Abbey McNally of Marian (Ind.) has been named the Gared Performance Sports Systems NAIA Women's Basketball Offensive Player of the Week after delivering consistent offensive production leading into the new calendar year and through the first game of 2026.
Kyle Gruhler of the Bulldogs Strings Back-To-Back Nights Together of Hot Shooting to Earn NAIA Men's Basketball Offensive Player of the Week
Kyle Gruhler of Montana Western had the hot hand over four games, shooting 58.5% from the floor and 60.5% from deep, to earn the Gared Performance Sports Systems NAIA Men's Basketball Player of the Week honors.
Nearly 50 Total Boards earns Karson Rogers of Saint Francis (Ind.) NAIA Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week Honors
Karson Rogers of Saint Francis (Ind.) wrapped up a three-game stretch averaging a double-double to earn the Gared Performance Sports Systems NAIA Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week award.
Back-to-Back National Champion Grand View (Iowa) Tops 2025 Postseason NAIA Football Poll
Vikings defeated No. 2 Keiser (Fla.) 22-16 Dec. 20 in Fort Worth
Grand View Opens 2026 at No. 1 in NAIA Men’s Wrestling Rankings; Two New Individual Leaders Named
Grand View (Iowa) men’s wrestling opened the new year atop the fourth NAIA Men’s Wrestling rating, leading the field with 246 points. Life (Ga.) remained steady at No. 2 with 238 points, while Southeastern (Fla.) climbed into the top three with 235 points