Texas A & M University-Commerce Athletics

Texas A&M-Commerce competes in NCAA Division I, meaning the university offers athletic scholarships and maintains a competitive sports culture. The Lions field teams in 10 varsity sports with 324 total athletes, representing about 4% of the 8,249 student body. The athletic program receives $6,046,358 in scholarship funding annually. As members of the Southland Conference, the Lions compete against regional rivals in football, basketball, and other sports. The football program has historically been the university's flagship sport, drawing community support in the small East Texas town. While not a powerhouse athletic program, Division I status gives students the opportunity to compete at college sports' highest level. The relatively small athlete population means sports don't dominate campus culture like at larger state universities.