The Lindenwood University athletics department has grown significantly over the past two decades, going from just a few sports to having one of the largest and most successful athletic departments in the nation. Lindenwood will sponsor 48 varsity athletics teams in 2011-12, and add a 49th in 2012-13. Over the last 10 years, Lindenwood has won 43 varsity national championships.
Philosophy
Mission Statement
Quick Facts
NCAA/MIAA
Student Life Sports
National Championships
Directors' Cup Finishes
Conference Championships
Olympians
Athletics Philosophy
Lindenwood University is committed to the development of the whole person within a value system that acknowledges our Christian heritage and focuses on a four-dimensional personal growth: mental, social, physical and spiritual.
The actions of the student-athlete affect both himself/herself and others. In choosing to be a part of the Lindenwood learning community, the student-athlete agrees to be responsible and to choose his/her actions in such a way that they reflect favorably on the student-athlete and the Lindenwood community.
Athletics Department Mission Statement
It is the mission of intercollegiate sports at Lindenwood University to advance learning, enliven campus life, develop leadership skills, and foster the personal growth of the student athlete through offering a high quality athletics program. Athletic department personnel strive to provide model programs that develop meaningful standards of scholarship, athletic performance, leadership, community service, and sportsmanship conduct. Through sports Lindenwood seeks to contribute to a sense of collegiate identity and positive perception in the community. The athletic department shall strive for excellence in the competitive environment in accord with the philosophy, rules, and regulations of the NAIA and other sports governing bodies in which Lindenwood has membership.
Lindenwood University Quick Facts
Location: St. Charles, Mo.
Founded: 1827
Total Enrollment: 15,000
Full-Time Enrollment: 8,787
Nickname: Lions/Lady Lions
Colors: Black and Gold
President: Dr. James D. Evans
Athletics Director (NCAA): John Creer
Athletics Director (Student Life Sports): Tim Canavan
NCAA/MIAA
Twenty-seven of Lindenwood’s sports programs are currently transitioning to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Twenty-four of those teams will compete for NCAA Division II National Championships, while the other three will compete for NCAA National Collegiate Championships, which are mostly made up of NCAA Division I programs.
In 2012-13, the majority of Lindenwood’s NCAA programs will compete in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA). The MIAA is one of the top NCAA Division II conferences, and it sponsors championships in baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, football, men’s and women’s golf, women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s indoor track and field, men’s and women’s outdoor track and field, and women’s volleyball.
The MIAA was founded 1912 and in 2012-13 will include the following schools: Central Missouri, Central Oklahoma, Emporia State, Fort Hays State, Lincoln, Lindenwood, Missouri Southern, Missouri Western, Nebraska-Kearney, Northeastern State, Northwest Missouri State, Pittsburg State, Southwest Baptist, Truman, and Washburn.
NCAA Men's Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field (Indoor)
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Volleyball
Wrestling
NCAA Women's Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics (in 2012-13)
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field (Indoor)
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Volleyball
Student Life Sports
Lindenwood also offers a variety of sports outside of the NCAA, most of which are among the top programs in their respective national and conference organizations.
Student Life Sports
Men's and Women's Bowling
Cheerleading
Men's and Women's Cycling
Dance
Men's Ice Hockey
Men's and Women's Olympic Weightlifting
Roller Hockey
Men's and Women's Rugby
Men's and Women's Shotgun Sports
Synchronized Skating
Synchronized Swimming
Men's and Women's Table Tennis
Men's and Women's Water Polo
Women's Wrestling
NAIA National Championships (10)
Men’s Soccer - 2004
Men’s Indoor Track and Field – 1998, 2005, 2006
Men’s Outdoor Track and Field – 2003
Wrestling – 2002, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009
Other National Affiliated Varsity National Championships (33)
Men’s Bowling – 2005
Women’s Bowling – 2006
Cheerleading - 2011
Clay Target Shooting – 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Dance – 2008, 2009, 2010
Men’s Ice Hockey - 2009, 2010
Women’s Ice Hockey – 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Roller Hockey – 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010
Women's Table Tennis - 2010
Men’s Volleyball* - 2009
Men’s Water Polo – 2006, 2007, 2008
*Men’s Volleyball was a NAIA emerging sport
Other National Affiliated Junior Varsity National Championships (7)
Roller Hockey –2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011
NAIA Directors’ Cup Finishes
1997 – 21st
1998 – 17th
1999 – 4th
2000 – 2nd
2001 – 4th
2002 – 1st
2003 – 1st
2004 – 3rd
2005 – 2nd
2006 – 2nd
2007 – 2nd
2008 – 7th
2009 – 3rd
2010 – 5th
2011 - 5th
Heart of America Athletic Conference Championships
Baseball – 1999, 2008, 2009, 2010
Men’s Basketball – 2006, 2011
Women’s Basketball – 2000
Men’s Cross Country – 1997, 1998, 1999, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Women’s Cross Country – 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2004, 2008, 2009
Football – 2004, 2007, 2009
Men’s Golf – 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Women’s Golf – 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Men’s Soccer – 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003
Women’s Soccer – 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002
Softball – 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2010
Spirit Squads – 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011
Men’s Tennis – 2005
Women’s Tennis – 1999, 2007, 2010
Men’s Indoor Track and Field – 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Women’s Indoor Track and Field – 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Men’s Outdoor Track and Field – 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Women’s Outdoor Track and Field – 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Women’s Volleyball – 1999, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
American Midwest Conference Championships
Women’s Basketball – 1994, 1995, 1996
Men’s Soccer – 1995
Women’s Soccer – 1995
Softball – 1995
Other Conference Championships
Men’s Ice Hockey - 2009, 2011
Women’s Ice Hockey – 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Women’s Lacrosse – 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Men’s Lacrosse – 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011
Roller Hockey – 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011
Men’s Volleyball – 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009, 2011
Men’s Water Polo – 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Women’s Water Polo – 2007, 2008, 2011
Olympians
Sean McLelland - 2008 (United States)
Donald Thomas - 2008 (Bahamas)
