Louisiana State University-Alexandria Athletics

LSU Alexandria competes in NAIA athletics, which sits between major Division I programs and smaller Division III schools, offering athletic scholarships but with less fanfare than big-time college sports. The Generals field seven varsity teams with 167 total athletes, meaning roughly 3.8% of the 4,414 students participate in varsity athletics. The school distributes $451,000 in athletic scholarships across its programs. LSUA competes in the Red River Athletic Conference alongside other regional schools. Women make up 72.29% of the student body, which is reflected in the athletic offerings that include both men's and women's sports. The Generals don't have the deep sports traditions of their flagship LSU counterparts in Baton Rouge, but they provide competitive opportunities for student-athletes in a more intimate setting where individual players can make a bigger impact on their teams.