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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.

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TLU's intercollegiate athletics program exists for the growth and development of the students. The university brings 18 intercollegiate sports to the playing fields, courts, and stadiums of the NCAA Division III, the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference, and the American Southwest Conference.

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The program operates under the principles of fair play and amateurism and provides equal opportunity for talented individuals. TLU student-athletes participate in a nationally competitive collegiate program that is value-based and educationally sound.

Our coaches look for three key attributes when recruiting student-athletes:

  • Character – Be leaders on the field and in the classroom.
  • Academics – Demonstrate the ability to complete college-level work in addition to self-discipline, time management skills, and a commitment to succeed in the classroom.
  • Athletics – Possess the athletic ability and talent to win in a game, match, or meet. Prove they are leaders and understand the value of being part of a team.

Men's teams include baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, tennis, indoor/outdoor track & field, and cross country. Women’s teams include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor/outdoor track & field, and volleyball.

By The Numbers

12 National Championships
4 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