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Nearly A Decade of Dominance Caps of the 2025 UTR NAIA Women's Tennis Championship

The Georgia Gwinnett Grizzlies Women’s Tennis team has secured its 10th Red Banner in program history

UBC Cruises to Eighth National Championship, Winning 2025 Women’s Golf Red Banner

Thunderbirds claim 8th title in program history

2025 UTR NAIA Women's Tennis National Championship Recap - Day 4

The third-place finishers, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) and Tennessee Wesleyan, were honored as the semifinalists for their great seasons in 2025.

Ng Remains 6-Under, UBC Maintains 54-Hole Team Lead at 2025 NAIA Women's Golf Championship

British Columbia’s Jessica Ng shot even par Thursday at the 2025 NAIA Women’s Golf National Championship in Ypsilanti, Mich., and at 6-under she maintained a 54-hole lead.

2025 UTR NAIA Women's Tennis National Championship Recap - Day Three

The quarterfinals saw only one low seed advance to the semifinals

2025 NAIA Men's Lacrosse All-American Honors Announced, along with Coach and Player of the Year

The NAIA announced the 2025 NAIA Men’s Lacrosse All-Americans and Coach and Player of the Year. 39 Men's Lacrosse student-athletes were recognized as All-Americans across three teams

British Columbia Opens Big Lead on Day 2, Paced by 36-Hole Leader Ng (-6)

British Columbia’s Jessica Ng posted her second-consecutive 3-under par round and took a four-stroke lead after two rounds at the 2025 NAIA Women’s Golf National Championship.

Grand Slams, Walk-offs, and Dominant Pitching Highlights Day Three as Tickets to Columbus Were Punched

The field continued to dwindle on day three as five tickets were punched to the World Series in Columbus, Georgia.

2025 UTR NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship Recap - Day Two

Round two of the UTR NAIA Men’s Tennis National Tournament is through, and five of the eight matches ended in 4-3 results, and the other three were 4-0 sweeps.

2025 UTR NAIA Women's Tennis National Championship Recap - Day Two

Round two of the 2025 UTR NAIA Women’s Tennis National Tournament ended with half of the tournament field ending in a 4-0

2025 NAIA Men's Lacrosse Coaches Poll - Postseason (May 14)

The Seahawks of Keiser (Fla.) remain at the top spot in the postseason NAIA Men's Lacrosse Coaches' Top 10 Poll with all first-place votes after taking the first red banner of the championship era back to the beach.

Baseball Opening Round Sees a Team Blast Six Homers in a Game, a Top Seed Chasing History, and a Host Eliminated on Day 2

The NAIA Baseball National Championship continued at 10 host sites as 13 teams were eliminated.

48 Teams Entered Day Two, but Only 34 Survived as Teams Continue to Battle in the Opening Rounds

The Day began with 48 teams, but after the final out was recorded, only 34 teams remained.

2025 NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship Day One Recap

The First Round of the 2025 UTR NAIA National Tournament saw many tight matches, making for an exciting opening day at the Mobile Tennis Center on Tuesday.

2025 NAIA Women's Tennis National Championship Day One Recap

The First Round of the UTR NAIA Women’s Tennis National Championship concluded on Tuesday at the Mobile Tennis Center

Day One of the 2025 NAIA Softball Opening Rounds Had Everything from Walk Off Wins to Upsets, and a 10 Inning Game

Day one of the 2025 NAIA Softball Opening Rounds was an exciting one as one bracket featured nothing but upsets, while another saw a game go 10 innings.

NAIA Baseball Opening Round Begins as Top Seeds go 5-1 to Start Championship

The 2025 NAIA Baseball Championship began with 20 games, Monday, as weather redirected six games into Tuesday and altered schedules at six sites.

Pairings and Tee Times Announced for 2025 NAIA Men’s Golf National Championship First and Second Rounds

First- and second-round pairings for the 2025 NAIA Men’s Golf National Championship are drawn, as well as tee times for the 156-player field.

Keiser (Fla.) Captures First Red Banner of the Championship Era in the NAIA

The inaugural NAIA Men’s Lacrosse Championship season reached its peak Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium in Savannah. It was an all-Appalachian Athletic Conference title game between top-seeded Keiser (Fla.) and third-seeded Cumberlands (Ky.).

2025 NAIA Men’s Golf National Championship Qualifiers Determined, With Pairings & Tee Times For 73rd-Annual Event Posted May 12

The 156-player field is set for the 2025 NAIA Men’s Golf National Championship, slated for May 20-23 at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill.

2024-25 NAIA Men's Golf Final Rating (May 9)

The final edition of the 2025 NAIA Men’s Golf Coaches’ Top 25 is in, and Keiser (Fla.) is No. 1 for a third-consecutive rating.

Cumberlands (Ky.) Pulls Away in Second Half to Advance to NAIA Championship Game

#3 Cumberlands (Ky.) netted seven fourth quarter goals to pull away in the second half

Keiser Utilized Multiple Scoring Runs to Advance to the NAIA Championship Game

After waiting out inclement weather, top-ranked Keiser netted five straight goals to open both the first and second quarters to dominate #5 Concordia (Mich.)

Ottawa Claims Fifth-Consecutive Banner in Flag Football Finals

Ottawa (Kan.) never trailed in Thursday’s Women’s Flag Football Championship Bracket Final, claiming its fifth-consecutive Red Banner with a 34-20 win over Keiser (Fla.).

2025 NAIA Women’s Lacrosse All-Americans, Coach and Player of the Year Announced

The NAIA has announced the 2025 NAIA Women’s Lacrosse All-Americans along with the Coach and Player of the Year.

The 48-Team Field is Set for The 44th Annual NAIA Softball National Championship Opening Rounds

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced the 48-team field for the 44th annual NAIA Softball National Championship Opening Rounds on Wednesday evening. The field consists of 29 automatic qualifiers and 19 at-large selections

Cumberlands (Ky.) Uses Second Half Run to Pull Away from Indiana Tech

In a game of scoring runs, third-seed Cumberlands (Ky.) utilized a six-goal second-half run to pull away from No. 6 Indiana Tech

No. 7 Madonna Upsets No. 2 Reinhardt to Advance to the NAIA Semifinals

Seventh-seed Madonna fell behind early; however, a six-goal run that spanned two quarters to take the lead and never looked back, earning the 14-8 win.

NAIA Sets 46-Team Field & Opening Round Brackets for 2025 Baseball Championship

Ten sites and 46 teams have been announced as the 2025 NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round gets underway May 12.

Fast Start and Strong Finish Lifts #5 Concordia Past #4 Webber in the NAIA Quarterfinals

Fifth-seed Concordia netted six first-half goals and chipped in five fourth-quarter goals to knock off #4 Webber

Keiser (Fla.) Utilizes Strong Second Quarter to Pull Away in NAIA Quarterfinal Win

The first game of the 2025 NAIA Men's Lacrosse National Championship at Memorial Stadium, the top-seeded Keiser Seahawks dominated eighth-seeded William Penn (Iowa

2025 NAIA Men's Lacrosse National Championship Preview

The Inaugural NAIA Men’s Lacrosse National Championship faces off at 9 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 7 at Memorial Stadium in Chatham County, Ga..

2025 NAIA Women’s Golf National Championship First and Second Round Pairings and Tee Times

The first and second rounds of the 2025 NAIA Women’s Golf National Championship have been paired and tee times have been released.

Benedictine (Kan.) Caps Off the Perfect Season with its Second Red Banner

The 2025 NAIA Women's Lacrosse National Championship reached its peak on the afternoon of Saturday, May 3, in Savannah, Georgia, at Memorial Stadium in Chatham County with the Benedictine College (Kan.) Ravens securing its second Red Banner

Field Set for 2025 NAIA Women's Golf Championship; Pairings & Tee Times Announced May 5

Thirty teams and six individuals have qualified for the 30th-Annual NAIA Women’s Golf National Championship in Ypsilanti, Mich.

NAIA Renews Partnership with Opendorse to Continue Expanding NIL Opportunities for Student-Athletes

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has renewed its partnership with Opendorse as the Name, Image and Likeness Trusted Service Provider of the NAIA.

2024-25 NAIA Women's Golf Final Rating (May 2)

No new teams entered the final week of the NAIA Women’s Golf Coaches’ Top 25 Rating, but there was plenty of shuffle among the teams past the first four spots.

The Ravens Fly Away from the Bees for a Chance at their Second National Title

Benedictine College (Kan.) (20-0) continued its undefeated streak with a commanding 25-11 victory

The Patriots Head to the Women's Lacrosse Championship Game after Defeating the Seahawks in a One Goal Thriller

The University of the Cumberlands (Ky.) (17-3) escapes with a big outing from goalkeeper Mia Bosah to take down top-seeded Keiser University (Fla.) (16-2)

Host Sites Announced for 2025 NAIA Baseball Opening Round

The NAIA baseball postseason is quickly approaching, and Thursday, May 1, the 10 host sites for the 2025 NAIA Baseball National Championship Opening Round were revealed.

2025 NAIA Softball Opening Round Hosts Set

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced on Wednesday the 10 host sites for the 2025 NAIA Softball National Championship Opening Round, which will be played from May 12-15.