Athletics
UNW is part of the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) in the NCAA. UNW competes in the NCAA Division III and NCCAA Division I.
Compete With Purpose.
Athletics at Northwestern extends the integration of faith and learning, encouraging student-athletes to maximize all of their God-given gifts. UNW’s 16 varsity programs compete with purpose, marked by both national recognition and their Christ-centered approach.
Our Mission
Athletics at Northwestern exists to enhance the mission of the university and honor Christ through a lifetime of competitive Christ-like attitudes, sportsmanship, speech, and actions. UNW is recognized nationally for it’s commitment to service. Daily devotions, prayer, as well as community outreach and missions trips also make up the uniqueness of athletics at our institution.
While every member of the athletic staff prepares their team to win, we will never compromise the mission of athletics at Northwestern. Plans, preparations, practices, and methods are designed to field competitive teams. However, winning is not the ultimate benchmark for our program. While we compete for earthly “prizes,” we focus on the prize given to us by Jesus Christ as seen in Philippians 3:14, “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
Learn more by visiting our official UNW Athletics website.
All-Americans
National Championships
Regular Season and Tournament Championships
National Tournament Appearances
Support UNW Athletics
University of Northwestern’s Eagles Athletics program provides opportunities for more than 400 student athletes to engage in 20 NCAA varsity sports. We are indebted to partners who, through their generosity, allow us to offer life-changing experiences for athletes during their time at Northwestern.
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Men’s Sports
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