Lindsey Wilson College Athletics

Lindsey Wilson competes in NAIA athletics, which sits between Division II and Division III levels with athletic scholarships but smaller crowds than major college sports. The Blue Raiders field 23 varsity teams with 762 total athletes, meaning nearly half of all students (46%) participate in college athletics. The school distributes over $6.2 million in athletic scholarships annually. Lindsey Wilson competes in the Mid-South Conference and has built a reputation for strong cycling and wrestling programs. The college has produced multiple NAIA national champions in cycling, with their velodrome serving as a training center for competitive cyclists. Wrestling has also brought national recognition to the small Kentucky campus. With such a high percentage of student-athletes, sports culture permeates daily life at this close-knit college.