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NAIA President & CEO Jim Carr Represents Small Colleges in U.S. Senate Roundtable on College Athletics Reform

Discussion focused on potential reforms aimed at protecting student-athlete success

Beach Volleyball Notebook - Edition 4

Check out the latest in NAIA Beach Volleyball

Molly Grace and Kira Sandoval Go Undefeated at the No. 2 Position for Pair of the Week

Southern Oregon’s Molly Grace and Kira Sandoval have been named the NAIA Beach Volleyball Pair of the Week after delivering a perfect 3-0 performance in their first Cascade Conference matches together.

Whitney Waddell of Indiana Wesleyan Did it All for The Wildcats in Arizona Last Week, Picking up Player of the Week Honors

Whitney Waddell of Indiana Wesleyan was a tough out at the plate last week.

Annie Dhabliwala of Ave Maria (Fla.) Picks up Offensive Player of the Week Honors as the Gyrenes Pick up Two Huge Wins

Annie Dhabliwala of Ave Maria (Fla.) helped her team to two massive wins last week, both at home

Nathan Foskey of Cumberlands (Ky.) was the Key to the Patriots Win on the Road, Earning Him Defensive Player of the Week Honors

Foskey etched his name into the Patriots' record book as he gathered national defensive player of the week honors.

Trace Oswald Boasts .526 Attack Percentage to Earn Attacker of the Week

The NAIA Men’s Volleyball Attacker of the Week honor goes to Trace Oswald of The Master’s (Calif.) after a solid two-match stretch that powered the Mustangs to a pair of GSAC victories.

NAIA Launches Strategic Marketing Partnership with Crux to Serve and Strengthen Its Membership

[KANSAS CITY, Mo. —The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced a partnership naming Crux as the Official Marketing Solution of the association. This multi-year collaboration follows the success of a recent brand advocacy campaign developed by Crux, which has since been adopted as the organization’s new permanent tagline, “The Right Way to Play®.”

Grand View Garners 14th NAIA Men's Wrestling Red Banner

The Vikings of Grand View (Iowa) captured their 14th NAIA Men's Wrestling Red Banner, marking their 14th title in 15 years. 

Keiser (Fla.) Collects Fifth-Straight NAIA Women's Swimming & Diving Championship

Seahawks win a dozen individual titles, three Saturday to secure Red Banner

Marian (Ind.) Wins Program’s First NAIA Women’s Indoor Track & Field Title

Two NAIA Championship Records were broken on the final day of the 2026 NAIA Women’s Indoor Track and Field Championship as national champions were crowned, and the Red Banner was awarded at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center.

Marian (Ind.) Captures Back-to-Back NAIA Men’s Indoor Track & Field Titles

One NAIA Championship Record was broken on the third and final day of the 2026 NAIA Men’s Indoor Track and Field Championship as Marian (Ind.) secured its second consecutive Red Banner at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center.

2026 NAIA Men's Wrestling National Championship Recap, Day Two

The 2026 NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championships wrapped up day two at Heartland Credit Union Arena, sending finalists to championship night and solidifying All-American honors.

Four National Records Set on Day 3 of the 2026 NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving National Championship

Keiser's Isaiah Aleksenko in on two national records as Seahawks lead extends

Day 2 of the 2026 NAIA Men’s Indoor Track & Field Championships Recap

The second day of the 2026 NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field Championship opened with the heptathlon and 3,000m race walk, featured several preliminary races and two field events, and concluded with eight national champions crowned at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center.

2026 NAIA Women's Wrestling Preliminary Brackets Released

The Preliminary Brackets for the 2026 NAIA Women's Wrestling National Championships have been released by the National Office. Hosted by Visit Wichita at Heartland Credit Union Arena in Park City, Kan.

Day 2 of the 2026 NAIA Women’s Indoor Track & Field Championships Recap

The second day of the 2026 NAIA Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship began with the 3,000m race walk, featured two field event finals, and concluded with seven national champions crowned at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center.

2026 NAIA Men's Wrestling National Championship Recap, Day One

The 2026 NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championships wrapped up its opening day Thursday at Heartland Credit Union Arena with two full sessions of competition.

Qualifiers for the 2026 NAIA Women's Basketball Championship Announced

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has officially announced the teams and bracket for the 2026 NAIA Women’s Basketball Championship First and Second Rounds, presented by Ballogy.

64 Teams Selected To 2026 NAIA Men's Basketball National Tournament Field

64 teams will open play in the NAIA Men's Basketball First Round presented by Ballogy on March 13 at 16 host sites around the country.

Day 1 of the 2026 NAIA Women’s Indoor Track & Field Championships Recap

The first day of the 2026 NAIA Women’s Indoor Track and Field Championship opened with the multi events and continued with several field event finals at the Alachua County Sports & Events Center.

Keiser Breaks a Pair of NAIA Records to Open the 2026 NAIA Women's Swimming and Diving National Championship

Championships opened Wednesday with 200 medley relay, 800 free relay

Keiser Jumps Atop the Leaderboard After First Day of the 2026 NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving National Championship

200 medley relay, 800 free relay, and men’s three-meter diving contested

2026 NAIA Men's Wrestling National Championship Official Brackets Finalized

The official brackets for the 2026 NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championships have been finalized ahead of event starting tomorrow morning.

NAIA Partners With Ecore Athletic

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a partnership agreement with Ecore Athletic as the Official Athletic Rubber Flooring Provider to the NAIA.

2026 NAIA Women's Wrestling National Championships Qualifiers Announced

The NAIA is pleased to announce the qualifiers for the 2026 NAIA Women's Wrestling National Championships.

Hope International (Calif.) Moves into Top 5 of Beach Volleyball Coaches' Top 10 Ratings

Six of the Top 10 teams in the latest edition of the NAIA Women's Beach Volleyball Coaches' Top 10 Rating remained at the same rank. 

Preview of the 2026 NAIA Women's Indoor Track & Field Championship

The nation’s top NAIA Women's Indoor Track & Field competitors head to the Alachua County Sports & Events Center, March 5–7, for the 2026 NAIA Women’s Indoor Track & Field Championships, a three‑day showcase of sprints, distance, jumps, throws, multis, and relays.

NAIA Renews Partnership Agreement with the United States Marine Corps

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has renewed a partnership agreement with the United States Marine Corps as an Official Partner of the NAIA.

Preview of the 2026 NAIA Men's Indoor Track & Field Championship

The nation’s top NAIA men’s programs converge on the Alachua County Sports & Events Center from March 5–7 for the 2026 NAIA Men’s Indoor Track & Field Championships, a three‑day showcase featuring deep sprint groups, heavyweight throws, and title‑tilting relays.

Makarus Belts Four Home Runs, Hits .500 to Earn Season's Fifth Baseball Player of the Week Award

Junior led No. 22 Bellevue (Neb.) to 5-0 week with 14 RBIs

Bracket Revealed for 2026 NAIA Women’s Bowling National Championship in Lansing

Revamped format to air on NAIA Network, UEN, and BowlTV

Field Finalized for 2026 NAIA Men’s Bowling Championship in Lansing

New format to unfold on NAIA Network, UEN, and BowlTV

Host Locations Named for 2026 NAIA Women’s Basketball Championship First & Second Round

First & Second Round Begins Friday, March 13

First & Second Round Hosts Identified for 2026 NAIA Men's Basketball Championship

First & Second Round Begins Friday, March 13