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National Championships
Bulldog Athletics
Over one-third of students participate in 19 varsity sports. Since 2000, TLU has produced the most Academic All-Americans of any Texas university in the NCAA Division III.
TLU's intercollegiate athletics program exists for the growth and development of the students. The university brings 19 intercollegiate sports to the playing fields, courts, and stadiums of the NCAA Division III, the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC).
The highly-competitive SCAC is currently comprised of nine universities spanning three states. It not only has an excellent reputation for athletic success but is also one of the premier DIII academic conferences in the nation, competing at the national level in many sports.
National Titles
- 2007 Women's Indoor Track and Field 4x400 Meter Relay
- 2008 Women's Outdoor Track and Field 4x100 Meter Relay
- 2010 Women's Outdoor Track and Field Long Jump (Briana Aiken)
- 2017 Men's Indoor 400 Meter Dash (Marquis Brown)
- 2019 Softball
Men's Teams
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field, and Cross Country
Women's Teams
Softball, Basketball, Acrobatics & Tumbling, Volleyball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field, and Cross Country
Beyond Scoreboards: What It Means To Be A DIII Student-Athlete
The 2022 fall edition cover story of TORCH, TLU's official magazine, took an in-depth look at the impact and overall experience of student-athletes with the article, "Beyond Scoreboards: Bulldog Athletics and the NCAA DIII Experience."
More than 1/3 of TLU's student body also play a sport and 58 percent of the fall 2022 incoming class are athletes.
From rigorous academics to on-campus organizations, student-athletes are often involved in a variety of activities that shape their college journey.
By The Numbers
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NCAA Division III Championships
61
NCAA Division III National Top 10 Finishes
86
Conference Championships
21
Division Championships
293
All-Americans
59
Academic All-Americans
2,359
Academic All-Conference Awards
107
NCAA Division III Championship Appearances
7
Olympians have been enrolled at TLU
Additional Resources
Information For Athletic Recruits
If you are actively being recruited by a TLU coach, we are here to help with the application process, scheduling a campus visit, and financial aid.
Parents Of Athletic Recruits
Being a student-athlete is a family affair. Learn more about applying, our academic programs, financial aid, scholarships, and more.
Information For Coaches
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TLUBulldogs.com
Visit the official website of TLU Athletics, browse photo galleries, read about our athletes, and stay up-to-date on the latest games.