The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the American Midwest Conference (AMC) for most of its sports since the 2014–15 academic year; while its men's volleyball and women's lacrosse teams compete in the Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC).

Men's sports include baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, tennis, track & field (indoor and outdoor), volleyball and wrestling; women's sports include basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field (indoor and outdoor), volleyball and wrestling; and co-ed sports include competitive cheer, and eSports.

The women's cross country made University history in Fall 2009 when they were the first full team to make it to a national competition.

He repeated the feat again at the 2012 NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships with a 4:08.30 finish.

Baker was the first Eutectic to earn All-American honors and recognition of his achievement is displayed on a banner in the school's gymnasium "The Pillbox".

[15] The Eutectic, also known as Mortarmer "Morty" McPestle, was named by the esteemed alumnus Dr. John Miller of the class of 2012.