Houston Christian's (HCU) official school colors are royal blue and orange.

From the inception of the athletics program at the university in 1963 until 1965, the then-Spartans[2] competed as a junior college independent.

Houston Baptist College became a four-year university in fall 1965 and their mascot was changed to the Huskies.

[7] After one year of independent status in the NCAA, HCU joined the Great West Conference, and began play as a member in 2008 for all sports but basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, and women's soccer.

HCU competes in 17 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer and track and field (indoor and outdoor); while women's sports include basketball, beach volleyball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, track and field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball.