²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ³ÉÄê Athletics and Campus Recreation

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ³ÉÄê teams, clubs, and fans 

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ³ÉÄê Pipers take to the field, ice, court, and more on 22 NCAA DIII varsity teams, 20 competing in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC).

You can also join one (or more) of dozens of intramural and club teams covering nearly every sport. Whether you’re a seasoned player or want to try something new, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ³ÉÄê has plenty of opportunities to play and stay active.

Want to be part of ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ³ÉÄê's record-breaking crowd attendance at our sporting events? ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ³ÉÄê students, faculty, and staff love to cheer on their teams!

 

women's hockey

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ³ÉÄê athletes by the numbers

Student athletes

30%

of undergraduates enrolled in fall 2024 are student-athletes

Scholar athletes

3.46

average self-reported high school GPA of incoming athletes, fall 2024

Record setting athletes

160

of fall 2024, first-year students are athletes, the highest number in at least ten years

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Varsity teams

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ³ÉÄê the athletics main page to see all of your options, whether you want to participate, cheer on your favorite team, or read about your favorite players. 

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Intramurals and campus recreation

Intramurals and club teams are a great way to stay active, have fun, and meet others who love the same sports as you.

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Fitness classes and facilities

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ³ÉÄê’s fitness facilities include a weight room, studio, racquetball courts, pool, cardio equipment, and more. Students, faculty, and staff can sign up for fitness classes or take advantage of ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ³ÉÄê’s facilities on their own. 

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Attend a game

You collaborate with your friends in class—now cheer for them on the field. Pipers compete on 22 NCAA teams and even more intramural sports, so there's never a dull moment. What are you waiting for? Grab a foam finger and show your spirit!

Sila Yurttas_Student Athlete

I was afraid I would have to choose between being a student and an athlete, but ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ³ÉÄê has done an amazing job of helping me balance the two.

Sila Yurttas ’25, biology; of Shoreview, MN

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ³ÉÄê Athletics news

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ³ÉÄê Football players
August 15, 2024

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ³ÉÄê student-athlete count soars as university welcomes largest class of student-athletes in at least 10 years

The outstanding addition of 160 first-year students raises ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ³ÉÄê’s number of student-athletes to one of its highest levels.

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July 1, 2024

121 Pipers Earn All-Conference Academic Status

121 ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ³ÉÄê scholar-athletes have received spring all-conference academic recognition. To qualify for Academic All-MIAC status, student-athletes must have a minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. This total includes two...

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ³ÉÄê swim team
June 27, 2024

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ³ÉÄê's swim and dive teams recognized for academic success

The men’s and women’s teams were honored this month for maintaining cumulative GPA during spring semester.

Premium fields for top-tier teams

From skating on Tria Rink, home of the Minnesota Wild, to hitting the bases with the Saint Paul Saints at CHS field, our athletes play in the facilities they deserve.

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