NAIA News
Tai Lologo of Keiser (Fla.) Named 2024 Cliff Harris Award Recipient
Honored as the second annual winner of the award as the top defensive player in the NAIA.
Grand View (Iowa) Claims Second Red Banner in Program History
The Vikings win the NAIA National Championship 11 years to the day of their first title.
2024 NAIA Football National Championship Game Preview
The 69th Annual NAIA Football National Championship culminates on December 21st with undefeated Keiser (Fla.) and Grand View (Iowa) facing off.
Jackson Waring of Grand View (Iowa) Named 2024 NAIA National Player of the Year
Quarterback Jackson Waring has been selected as he leads his team back to the national title game.
The Road to Durham: Keiser (Fla.) and Grand View (Iowa) Reach the NAIA National Championship
The Road to Durham highlights the postseason journey of the two teams who will compete in the 2024 NAIA Football National Championship Game.
2024 NAIA Women's Soccer Coaches' Top 25 Poll - Postseason (December 18)
After securing the program's first-ever NAIA Women's Soccer National Championship, the Bees of SCAD Savannah (Ga.) are the unanimous clubhouse leader receiving all available first-place votes in the NAIA Women's Soccer Coaches' postseason poll.
2024 NAIA Men's Soccer Coaches' Top 25 Poll - Postseason (December 18
Dalton State (Ga.) caps off their magical run to the title by claiming all 15 first-place votes.
Myles Russ Named NAIA-AFCA Coach of the Year
This marks the second consecutive season that the winner come from Keiser (Fla.).
2024-25 NAIA Men's Basketball Players of the Week - No. 3 (December 17)
Collin Storr of McPherson (Kan.) secured NAIA Men's Basketball Offensive Player of the Week honors. At the same time, Jaylon Lee of Rocky Mountain (Mont.) was named the NAIA Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week.
2024 NAIA Women's Basketball Players of the Week - No. 3 (December 17)
The NAIA Women's Basketball Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week were selected based on their performances from December 9-15 and were chosen out of a pool of conference/Continental Athletic Conference (Independents)/unaffiliated group nominees.
2024 NAIA Women’s Volleyball All-Americans and Special Awards
The 2024 NAIA Women’s Volleyball All-America Teams, as well as the 2024 NAIA Player of the Year, Attacker of the Year, Defender of the Year and Coach of the Year have been announced.
2024 NAIA Women's Soccer All-Americans and Player of the Year Announced
The 2024 NAIA Women's Soccer All-America Team was announced on Monday as Jayden Boelter from Cumberlands (Ky.) was named the 2024 NAIA Player of the Year.
2024 NAIA Men's Soccer All-Americans and Player of the Year Announced
Emilio Cazares of Mobile (Ala.) has been named the NAIA Men's Soccer Player of the Year.
Top Two Seeds Advance to NAIA Football Championship Game
Keiser (Fla.) and Grand View (Iowa) will meet in Durham next weekend
2024-25 NAIA Women's Wrestling Coaches' Top 20 – No. 3 (December 12)
Life (Ga.) takes the top spot in the third NAIA Women's Wrestling Coaches' Top 20 this week, while Grand View (Iowa) is close behind in second.
2024-25 NAIA Men's Wrestling Coaches' Top 25 – No. 3 (December 12)
Life (Ga.) takes over the top spot in the national rankings.
NAIA Announces Partnership with Netting Professionals
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a three-year partnership with Netting Professionals as the Official Netting Provider of the NAIA.
2024-25 NAIA Women's Swimmer/Diver of the Month - No. 2 (December 11)
Katherine Dyer of The Master's (Calif.) has been named the NAIA Women's Swimmer of the Month. Swimmers/Divers are evaluated on their performance during the month before the announcement. Each swimmer/diver is selected out of a pool of nominees from around the country.
2024-25 NAIA Men’s Basketball Coaches’ Top 25 Poll - No. 3 (December 11)
Georgetown (Ky.) sits atop the third NAIA Men's Basketball Coaches' Poll for the 2024-25 season with 17 first-place votes. College of Idaho climbed to second with one first-place vote, Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) jumped three spots to round out the top three.
2024-25 NAIA Women's Basketball Coaches Top 25 Poll - No. 3 (December 11)
Dordt (Iowa) continues its hold on the top spot in the poll.
2024-25 NAIA Men's Swimmer/Diver of the Month - No. 2 (December 11)
Noel De Geus of Keiser (Fla.) has been named the NAIA Men's Swimmer of the Month. Swimmers/Divers are evaluated on their performance during the month before the announcement. Each swimmer/diver is selected out of a pool of nominees from around the country.
2024 NAIA Football All-America Teams Announced
The National Office, in partnership with the American Football Coaches Association, announce three teams with 80 total student-athletes.
2024-25 NAIA Men's Basketball Players of the Week - No. 2 (December 10)
Quenton Coleman of Wayland Baptist (Texas) secured NAIA Men's Basketball Offensive Player of the Week honors. At the same time, Qualen Pettus of Dalton State (Ga.) was named the NAIA Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week.
Indiana Wesleyan Defends Title in Five Set Thriller
The Battle for the Red Banner concluded inside the Tyson Events Center on Tuesday evening where the No. 2 Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats outlasted the No. 5 Bellevue (Neb.) Bruins in a five set ( ) thriller.
NAIA Announces Partnership with uReport
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a multi-year partnership with uReport as the Official AI Assisted Tool for Sports and Athletics Department Content Partner of the NAIA.
Dalton State (Ga.) Wins Programs First Red Banner
The Roadrunners win 3-2 in a shoot, led by three blocks from Nicholas Leite.
The Bees of SCAD Savannah (Ga.) Are NAIA Women's Soccer National Champions For the First Time in Program History
The 2024 NAIA Women's Soccer National Championship Match had a team whose cinderella run was highlighted by tough defense and strong offense with SCAD Savannah (Ga.) and a team who has been in this position before with Keiser (Fla.).
Time Change for the 2024 NAIA Women's Soccer National Championship Match
The 2024 NAIA Women's Soccer National Championship Match originally scheduled for Monday, December 9th, at 2 p.m. has been moved up
2024 NAIA Football Championship Series - Semifinal Round Pairings Announced
No. 1 Keiser (Fla.) and No. 2 Grand View (Iowa) are set to host.
2024 NAIA Football Championship Series Quarterfinal Round Review
Four contents on campuses in Florida, Indiana, Iowa, and Montana wrap up the third weekend of the FCS.
The Keiser (Fla.) Seahawks are NAIA Women's Soccer Championship Match Bound After an Overtime Victory
The No. 3 Seahawks of Keiser (Fla.) came out on top with a 3-2 victory in overtime against Columbia (Mo.) for a spot in the 2024 NAIA Women's Soccer National Championship match.
William Penn (Iowa) Wins Overtime Thriller to Advance to Title Match
The Statesmen twice fought back from down a goal to win in the 93rd minute.
The Bees of SCAD Savannah (Ga.) Are Headed to the Championship Match For the First Time In Program History
The Bees of SCAD Savannah (Ga.) continue their historic run in the NAIA Women's Soccer National Championship after defeating the fifth-seeded College of Idaho 2-0.
Roadrunners Power Into National Championship Game
Dalton State (Ga.) will play for the program's first Red Banner.
SCAD Savannah (Ga.) Nets a Goal Late to Keep Dancing
In a closely contested match, SCAD Savannah (Ga.) emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over John Brown (Ark.) to keep dancing in the 2024 NAIA Women's Soccer National Championship.
Dalton State (Ga.) Advance to First Semifinals in Program History
The Roadrunners records 16th shutout this season.
The Seahawks Fly Into The NAIA Women's Soccer Semifinals
The Seahawks of Keiser (Fla.) flew away with a 4-0 win over Tennessee Southern for the final spot in the NAIA Women's Soccer Semifinals on Saturday.
William Penn (Iowa) Outlasts Mobile to Reach Semifinals
The Statesmen advance to semifinals for first time in WPU history.
William Carey (Miss.) Pulls Upset of Second-Seeded Eagles
The Crusaders are back into the semifinals for the first time since 2018.
Patriots Eliminate Defending Champions in Shootout
Cumberlands (Ky.) are into the semifinals for the first time in school history.
NAIA Announces Partnership with Neptune GameTime
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a three-year partnership with Neptune GameTime as the Official Custom Music Solution of the NAIA.
2024-25 NAIA Men's Basketball Players of the Week - No. 1 (December 2)
Peyton Law of Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) secured NAIA Men's Basketball Offensive Player of the Week honors. At the same time, Keyshawn Robinson of Cumberland (Tenn.) was named the NAIA Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week.
2024 NAIA Women's Basketball Players of the Week - No. 1 (December 3)
The offensive and defensive players of the week were selected based on their performances from November 25 through December 1 and were chosen out of a pool of conference/Continental Athletic Conference (Independents)/unaffiliated group nominees.
UT Southern Keeps on Dancing after a Battle with Aquinas in the Round of 16
In the final Round of 16 match between Aquinas (Mich.) and Tennessee Southern, the Firehawks emerged victorious with a final score of 3-1.
Mobile (Ala.) Claims Last Berth in Quarterfinal Round
The Rams netted two second half goals to advance.
Keiser (Fla.) Secured the Thrilling Overtime Victory over Missouri Valley
Keiser (Fla.) emerged victorious over Missouri Valley with a final score of 3-2 in overtime off the head from Delfina Lombardi.
William Penn (Iowa) Makes Statement Against Pilots
The Statemen pull off a 3-1 win over undermanned Bethel (Ind.)
Columbia (Mo.) Notched the Game Winning Goal in the 72nd Minute to Best the Pioneers
The Columbia (Mo.) Cougars faced off against the Pioneers of MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) in a closely contested game that ended with a score of 2-1
Crusaders Advance in Shootout over Wildcats
William Carey (Miss.) bested Indiana Wesleyan 4-3 in kicks.
Indiana Wesleyan Bested by William Carey (Miss.) In Hard Fought Battle
Indiana Wesleyan dropped a hard-fought battle with second-seeded William Carey (Miss.) on day two of the NAIA Women's Soccer National Championship on December 3, where the Crusaders emerged victorious with a 2-0 win.
Oklahoma Wesleyan Wins Overtime Thriller over Baker (Kan.)
The Eagles have won 21 straight matches.
Preview of the 2024 NAIA Women's Volleyball Championship
The 2024 NAIA Women’s Volleyball Championship, presented by Marriot South Sioux City Riverfront and Explore Siouxland, will continue at the final site in Sioux City, Iowa. Pool play matches will begin on Wednesday, December 4, culminating in the championship on December 10 in the Tyson Events Center.
Fifth-seeded College of Idaho Comes Out On Top of a Tough Battle to End Day One
The Yotes of the College of Idaho secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Marian (Ind.).
Cumberlands (Ky.) Bests Conference Rival in Wichita
The Patriots beat the Blue Raiders for the second time this season.
UC Merced (Calif.) Runs Away With The Win Against The Tigers
The Bobcats of UC-Merced Women's Soccer team dominated Campbellsville (KY) with a 3-0 victory in the Round of 16 of the 2024 NAIA Women's Soccer National Championship.
The Reigning Champions Pull Upset Win At Final Site
MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) knocks off their conference foes in the Round of 16.
SCAD Savannah (Ga.) Wins a Narrow Match Against Spring Arbor (Mich.)
The Bees of SCAD Savannah (Ga.) came out on top against the Cougars of Spring Arbor (Mich.)
Bellevue (Neb.) Outlasts the Pilots to Move to Quarterfinals
The Bruins survived down a man for the last 20 minutes.
John Brown (Ark.) Upsets Top Seeded Cumberlands (Ky.)
The 16-seeded Golden Eagles of John Brown (Ark.) battled the top-seeded Patriots of the Cumberlands (Ky.) and emerged victorious, 2-1.
Top Seeded Dalton State (Ga.) Earns Round of 16 Victory
The Roadrunners advance thanks to a goal in the first minute of the match.
Preview of the 2024 NAIA Men's Soccer Championship - Final Site
Sixteen teams remain in the Battle For The Red Banner, beginning December 2nd in Wichita, Kansas.
