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NCAA Division II teams
If you’re a varsity-level athlete, Davenport University athletics is the ideal place for you to build your skills, showcase your talents and receive the support you need to shine — in DU sports and in your classes. Davenport is home to 27 NCAA Division II sports and holds 40 team national championships. Our more than 500 student-athletes compete in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). Founded in 1972, the GLIAC has 12 member institutions across Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.

Non-varsity DU sports teams
Beyond NCAA Division II teams, Davenport also offers a non-varsity DU athletics program. Choose from several non-varsity DU sports teams, including hockey (men’s and women’s), rugby (men's and women's), esports and ultimate frisbee. Through non-varsity DU athletics, you’ll improve your game and keep your edge by competing with universities all across the state of Michigan and beyond.
Find out more about our state-of-the-art facilities
Davenport University athletic facilities are exceptional — from our Student Activity Center, with its rock-climbing wall and putting green, to the Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex, which gives home field advantage to Davenport University football and more.
Sources:
Davenport University Athletics, 2024
Davenport University, Athletic Communications