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THE NAIA IS THE RIGHT WAY TO PLAY®

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.

Kaile’a Ontai Shines as NAIA Women’s Volleyball Defender of the Week

Kaile’a Ontai Shines as NAIA Women’s Volleyball Defender of the Week

Kaile’a Ontai of Corban (Ore.), a junior defensive specialist/libero from Pearl City, Hawaii, has been named the NAIA Women’s Volleyball Defender of the Week.

Analise Rayburn of OCU Picks up Second National Player of The Week Honors

Analise Rayburn of OCU Picks up Second National Player of The Week Honors

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – For the second time this season, Analise Rayburn of Oklahoma City picks up NAIA Softball Player of the Week honors after another star-studded week at the plate. Over six games last week, Rayburn averaged nearly one RBI per at-bat. She accounted for 26 total runs, with seven of them coming in game […]

Dakota Wesleyan’s Calahan Posts Big First Week, Taking Men’s Golfer of the Week Recognition to Begin 2025-26

Dakota Wesleyan’s Calahan Posts Big First Week, Taking Men’s Golfer of the Week Recognition to Begin 2025-26

Dakota Wesleyan junior Connor Calahan opened the 2025-26 season on a pair of high notes.

Mariah Prince’s Triple-Double Earns Defensive Player of the Week

Mariah Prince’s Triple-Double Earns Defensive Player of the Week

In a standout performance that anchored the William Woods Owls’ defense, senior forward Mariah Prince has been named the Defensive Player of the Week.

Lev Sholosh Stays Perfect in Mid South Conference Play, Earns Men’s Tennis Weekly Award

Lev Sholosh Stays Perfect in Mid South Conference Play, Earns Men’s Tennis Weekly Award

Lev Sholosh put together a standout performance in a pair of ranked victories for the Blue Raiders. The honor marks back-to-back weeks that Lindsey Wilson has claimed the national award.

Ave Maria’s Kaufman Claims NAIA Men’s Golfer of the Week Nod Following Invite at Innisbrook Victory

Ave Maria’s Kaufman Claims NAIA Men’s Golfer of the Week Nod Following Invite at Innisbrook Victory

Men’s golfer Ty Kaufman delivered a start-to-finish performance to capture his first tournament victory of the season, and the second of his career, at The Invite at Innisbrook. His efforts earned the designation of NAIA Men’s Golfer of the Week.

Peru State’s Kylie Diaz Turns Double-Double into NAIA’s Weekly Women’s Basketball Defensive Award

Peru State’s Kylie Diaz Turns Double-Double into NAIA’s Weekly Women’s Basketball Defensive Award

Bobcat junior center grabbed 20 rebounds in 13-point win at Park

Kaycie Warfel Gains National Recognition after Averaging 37.5 Points Per Game Last Week

Kaycie Warfel Gains National Recognition after Averaging 37.5 Points Per Game Last Week

Kaycie Warfel of Taylor (Ind.) has been named the NAIA Women’s Basketball Offensive Player of the Week, following a pair of standout performances.

“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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basketball team celebrates win on court

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