Western New Mexico University Athletics

Western New Mexico competes in NCAA Division II, which sits between the big-money Division I programs and the no-scholarship Division III level. The Mustangs field 13 varsity sports with 229 total athletes, meaning about 12% of the 1,935 students participate in varsity athletics. The school awards $2,014,171 in athletic scholarships across all sports. Western New Mexico plays in the Lone Star Conference, competing against schools primarily from Texas and New Mexico. Division II athletics create a solid sports culture without the intense pressure of major college programs. The Mustangs have historically been competitive in basketball and cross country. With nearly 400 housing spots on campus and a close-knit community in Silver City, games provide important social gatherings for students.