Athletics Overview
Lynn University competes in NCAA Division II, which offers athletic scholarships while maintaining a balance between academics and sports without the intense pressure of big-time college athletics. The Fighting Knights field 17 varsity teams and award over $5.1 million in athletic scholarships annually. With 391 total athletes out of 2,820 students, about 14% of the student body participates in varsity sports. Lynn competes in the Sunshine State Conference alongside other Florida schools. The university has built a reputation for strong programs in baseball and soccer, taking advantage of South Florida's year-round training weather. The athletic programs reflect the school's hands-on approach to education, emphasizing both competitive excellence and personal development for student-athletes.
Athletics Details
Source: EADA / U.S. Department of Education
- Athletic Association
- NCAA Division II
- Conference
- Sunshine State Conference
- Team Nickname
- Fighting Knights
- Varsity Sports
- 17
- Student-Athletes
- 391
- Athletic Scholarships
- $5,100,968
Sports
Men's (8)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's (9)
- Basketball
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Volleyball