Southwestern Assemblies of God University Athletics

SAGU competes in NAIA athletics, which sits between NCAA Division III and Division I in terms of competitiveness and scholarship availability. The Lions field 10 varsity sports with 404 total athletes, meaning about 30% of the 1,366-student body participates in athletics. The school awards $2.05 million in athletic scholarships annually, reflecting NAIA's ability to offer financial aid for sports. SAGU competes in the Red River Athletic Conference against other Christian universities across Texas and surrounding states. The athletic program emphasizes both competition and character development, aligning with the university's Assemblies of God mission. Basketball and soccer tend to be the most prominent sports on campus. The relatively high participation rate creates a tight-knit athletic community where student-athletes often know each other across different sports.