Intercollegiate Athletics
The mission of the Department of Athletics is to uphold the mission of Samford University within the context of a continually improving, competitive, diverse and NCAA-certified athletics program. The Samford University Department of Athletics is responsible for the administration and implementation of an intercollegiate sports program that competes in NCAA Division I. Samford is a member of the Southern Conference (www.soconsports.com). The Southern Conference is the nation’s fifth oldest NCAA Division I collegiate athletic association. The 17 intercollegiate sports sponsored by Samford University are:
| Men |
Women |
- Basketball
- Cross-Country
- Golf
- Indoor Track
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Baseball
- Football
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- Basketball
- Cross-Country
- Golf
- Indoor Track
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Softball
- Soccer
- Volleyball
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Scholarships
Athletics aid is awarded in all Samford sports, primarily to student-athletes specifically recruited for that sport by the coaching staff. Students who were not recruited but are interested in participating in varsity sports may contact individual coaches concerning opportunities. Coaches’ contact information may be found at www.samfordsports.com.
Schedules
Schedules for all sports are distributed across campus and posted on the Web site at www.samfordsports.com. All times are Central Standard Time. All dates and times are subject to change. Contact the Sports Information Office at 726-2799 or 726-2802 to confirm schedules before making special plans.
Ticket Information/Procedures
All currently enrolled Samford students may receive one ticket to each athletic event. Present your valid Samford student ID at the ticket booth on the day of the event to receive your ticket. For information, call 726-DOGS or go to www.samfordsports.com.