South Plains College Athletics

South Plains College competes in the NJCAA, which sits between high school and four-year college athletics with athletic scholarships available. The Texans field teams in 6 varsity sports with 136 total athletes, meaning about 2.2% of the 6,124 students participate in athletics. The college awards $757,419 in athletic scholarships annually, averaging roughly $5,570 per athlete. South Plains has built a reputation as a stepping stone for athletes looking to transfer to Division I programs. The school particularly excels in basketball and baseball, often sending players to major universities. With only 779 students living on campus, the athletic programs help create school spirit in this small West Texas community. The Texans compete in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference against other Texas and New Mexico junior colleges.