They field sixteen teams including men's and women's basketball, cross country, golf, and track and field; women's-only bowling, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball; and men's-only baseball and football.

Their combined record is 3–10, tying them with Alcorn State for the most wins by a SWAC school in the tournament.

The football team plays in the NCAA's Division I FCS as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).

In 2012, the Tigers moved into the new Shell Energy Stadium, built for the city's Major League Soccer team, the Houston Dynamo.

As part of the multi-year agreement, Under Armour will provide on-field and training gear for 16 varsity sports.