DAPHNE, Ala. – The United States Sports University (USSU) Athletic Department looked back on its historic second year of intercollegiate competition. The Eagles saw success both on and off the field during the 2025-26 season.
 

 
United States Sports University to Join NAIA
 
USSU received its acceptance into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in April. The Eagles will become full members of the NAIA effective July 1, 2026.
 
The Eagles will join the Continental Athletic Conference in 2026-27 and plan to enter the Southern States Athletic Conference in 2027-28.
 
"As a university dedicated to educating sports professionals for more than five decades, we launched our intercollegiate athletics program with a clear and abiding purpose — to graduate student-athletes who are service-oriented, driven by strong character, and representative of the very best this institution has to offer," said USSU President Dr. Steven Condon. "The NAIA is an exceptional fit for our university, providing outstanding competitive and educational opportunities across all of our programs. I am pleased to stand alongside our coaches and athletic director in enthusiastic support of our NAIA membership, and I look forward with great confidence to everything it will mean for the future of athletics at this institution."
 
"We are incredibly honored to be accepted into the NAIA and join a membership defined by integrity, competition, and a true commitment to the student-athlete experience," USSU Athletic Director Shealynn Miller said. "This is a tremendous step forward for our athletic department, creating elevated opportunities for competition while strengthening our ability to compete both regionally and nationally. The NAIA's education-focused mission and Champions of Character values align seamlessly with who we are and what we strive to provide for our student-athletes. As an association built on the belief in the 'Right Way to Play,' the NAIA represents exactly the type of environment we want for our programs. We believe this will be a great home for our student-athletes to grow, compete, and succeed alongside institutions that share our commitment to character and excellence."
 

 
Men's Track & Field Wins First USCAA National Championship
The United States Sports University men's track and field team captured its first USCAA National Championship in program history, scoring 207 points to dominate the field at the 2026 USCAA Small College Track & Field National Championships.
 
The Eagles more than doubled the point total of the next closest competitor, with SUNY-ESF finishing second with 85 points, as USSU combined record-breaking performances, sprint dominance and field event excellence to secure one of the most commanding victories in meet history.
 
Highlights included nine individual national champions, two relay national championships, 22 podium finishes, six broken meet records, two multi-event champions and a podium sweep in the men's 200m.
 

 
Baseball Named No. 4 Seed in USCAA Small College World Series
The USSU baseball team made its first postseason appearance after earning the No. 4 seed in the 2026 USCAA Small College World Series. The Eagles finished the regular season with a 23-19 record, marking the most regular-season wins in program history.
 


Baseball Earns First Postseason Victory in Program History
Victor Tyo's clutch performance led the Eagles to their first postseason victory in program history on day two of the USCAA Small College World Series. USSU defeated Central Penn 8-7 to secure the historic win.
 
After the Knights loaded the bases with no outs in the fifth inning, Tyo entered the game and recorded three-straight outs, including back-to-back strikeouts, to get the Eagles out of a jam and swing the momentum.



Washo Represents USSU in Postseason Debut
Hamilton Washo represented USSU in its postseason debut at the USCAA Small College Cross Country National Championships. He finished the 8k in 30:11.0, earning him 10^th place individually.
 
Washo earned Second-Team All-American honors for his performance. The national championship appearance marked the first in school history.
 

 
Men's Soccer Records First Win Over NCAA Opponent in School History
After a challenging stretch to open the season, the United States Sports University men's soccer team broke through, earning their first win over an NCAA opponent in school history at Huntingdon College with a hard-fought 2-1 victory.
 
After falling behind early 1-0, USSU responded in the second half, leveling the match in the 78th minute on a goal by Kidomo Albert, assisted by Henry McMurphy. Just minutes later, in the 82nd, Kipper Miller secured the lead with another goal, this time assisted by Albert, giving USSU their first lead of the game and ultimately the win.
 

 
Softball Collects First Ranked NAIA Win
The United States Sports University softball team earned its first victory against a ranked NAIA opponent when it defeated No. 25 Faulkner 5-2 in game two of the doubleheader on March 21.
 
USSU opened the scoring in the third inning. Morgan Courtney singled and later scored on an RBI double by Kassidy (Rowdy) New. Beene followed with an RBI groundout to give the Eagles a 2-0 lead.
 
Faulkner answered with two runs in the fifth, capitalizing on a pair of errors to tie the game at 2-2.
 
The game remained tied until the ninth when the Eagles broke through with three runs. Irina Sanford doubled and scored on an RBI single by New. Beene followed with a single, and Victoria Nunez reached on an error that allowed another run to score. Isabelle Calagaz added an RBI groundout to extend the lead to 5-2.


 
Volleyball Records First Win of its Inaugural Season
The Eagles women's volleyball team experienced their first program win during their inaugural season. USSU put together a commanding 3-0 victory over Trinity College of Jacksonville in September.
 
The Eagles displayed balanced play across offense, defense, and serve-receive, controlling each set and limiting the opponent's opportunities. Standout performers included Jeya Dupris, who contributed significantly with 23 assists and 7 kills; Emmory McMurtray, who anchored the back row with 9 dig total and added 12 key kills; and Oriana Morin, who each tallied 17 digs to support the team defensively.



Women's Soccer Opens with 3-0 Shutout Against Blue Mountain
The Eagles opened the year with a 3-0 shutout against Blue Mountain, marking the first shutout of an NAIA opponent in program history in their first match as a postseason-eligible squad.
 
Ansley Warner broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute, scoring her first goal of the season and giving the Eagles the momentum they needed. Warner struck again in the 75th minute, this time on an assist from Katherine Solis, doubling the lead. Just three minutes later, Solis added a goal of her own when she calmly converted a penalty kick to seal the 3–0 result.
 
The Eagles went on to earn four total shutouts over the course of the season.

USSU Wins Versus NCAA Opponents
Men's Soccer 2-1 at Huntingdon (Sept. 13, 2025)
Softball 8-0 vs. Augustana College (Ill.) (March 24, 2026)
Softball 17-7 vs. Colby College (March 24, 2026)
 
USCAA All-Americans (37 total awards)
Hamilton Washo, 2^nd Team (Cross Country)
Ansley Warner, 1^st Team (Women's Soccer)
Katherine Solis, 1^st Team (Women's Soccer)
Cameron Cain, 2^nd Team (Women's Soccer)
Jasper Nero, 1^st Team (Track & Field – Shot Put)
Hunter Hall, 1^st Team (Track & Field – Discus and Hammer Throw)
Roderickas Burnett, 1^st Team (Long Jump and Triple Jump)
Christian Aikens, 1^st Team (Track & Field – 200m)
Angelina Bercant, 1^st Team (Track & Field – 200m)
Cole Hayward, 1^st Team, (Track & Field – 400m)
Maryam Williams, 1^st Team (Track & Field – 400m)
Charles Young, Christian Aikens, Cole Hayward, Tyler Johnson, 1^st Team (Track & Field – 4x100 Relay)
Tyler Johnson, Christian Aikens, Devonte Cheffen, Cole Hayward, 1^st Team (Track & Field – 4x400 Relay)
Jasper Nero, 2^nd Team (Track & Field – Hammer Throw)
Daylon Lett, 2^nd Team (Track & Field – Long Jump)
Christian Aikens, 2^nd Team (Track & Field – 100m)
Cole Hayward, 2^nd Team (Track & Field – 200m)
Tyler Johnson, 2^nd Team (Track & Field – 400m)
Hamilton Washo, 2^nd Team (Track & Field – 10,000m)
Hunter Hall, Honorable Mention (Track & Field – Shot Put)
Jacob Hagan, Honorable Mention (Track & Field – Discus)
Angelina Bercant, Honorable Mention (Track & Field – 100m)
Tyler Johnson, Honorable Mention (Track & Field – 200m)
Hamilton Washo, Honorable Mention (Track & Field – 5,000m)
Dominick Hartman, 2^nd Team (Baseball)
Morgan (Henry) Sauber, Honorable Mention (Baseball)
Daniel Howell, Honorable Mention (Baseball)
Kassidy (Rowdy) New, 2^nd Team (Softball)
Aralee Beene, Honorable Mention (Softball)
 
USCAA Coaching Staff of the Year
Andy Canegitta, Gabor Mate, Latavia Jack (Men's Track & Field)
 
USCAA Small College World Series All-Tournament Team
Dominick Hartman (Baseball)
 
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