Central Baptist College Athletics

The Mustangs compete in NAIA athletics, which offers a middle ground between major college sports and purely recreational play with athletic scholarships available but smaller crowds than Division I. With 187 total athletes out of 477 students, about 39% of the campus participates in varsity sports. The athletic program receives $1.6 million in scholarship funding across 14 sports. Central Baptist fields teams in traditional sports like basketball and baseball that draw local community support in Conway. The school's Christian mission extends to athletics, emphasizing character development alongside competition. NAIA schools typically have regional rivalries and more accessible opportunities for student-athletes who want to compete at a meaningful level while maintaining focus on academics and faith.