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From varsity sports like Davenport University football to non-varsity sports such as rugby, Davenport offers you many ways to compete in the sports you love. If you’re looking for DU sports scores and standings, you’ll find everything you need at dupanthers.com

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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. 

Women's Rugby

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. 

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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. 

 

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Compete at a national level through 27 varsity DU athletic teams
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Remain competitive through our several non-varsity DU sports teams
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Davenport University athletics has produced 138 All-Americans
Sources:

Davenport University Athletics, 2024
Davenport University, Athletic Communications 

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