Le Moyne-Owen College Athletics

Le Moyne-Owen competes in NCAA Division II, which offers athletic scholarships but attracts smaller crowds than major college sports. About 25% of the 571 students participate in varsity athletics across 10 sports programs. The school distributes $343,411 in athletic scholarships among its 144 student-athletes. As a historically black college, Le Moyne-Owen has deep basketball traditions that connect with Memphis's rich hoops culture. The Magicians compete in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference against other HBCUs across the Southeast. While the athletic programs face budget constraints typical of small colleges, they provide meaningful opportunities for student-athletes who want competitive sports without the pressure of Division I. The intimate campus setting means athletes often become campus celebrities among their classmates.