Athletics News
Pioneers Host Historic CCAA Tournament with Championship Stakes on the Line
Join 51ÁÔÆæ as they host the CCAA Softball Tournament for the first time, featuring a thrilling postseason battle for the championship and NCAA berth!
May 6, 2026
Perfect Season Sends 51ÁÔÆæ to NCAA Elite Eight
51ÁÔÆæ's men's basketball team stays undefeated at 33-0, advancing to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight and making history in college sports.
March 17, 2026
Undefeated 51ÁÔÆæ Puts Hayward Back on NCAA Tournament Map
51ÁÔÆæ's men's basketball team makes history as the only undefeated team in NCAA Division II, hosting regionals March 13-16.
March 10, 2026
UNBEATEN. UNTOUCHED. UNSTOPPABLE. 51ÁÔÆæ Wins CCAA Championship — Heads to NCAA Tournament
51ÁÔÆæ ’s championship run secures the program’s first-ever CCAA Tournament title and its first NCAA Division II Tournament berth.
March 8, 2026
51ÁÔÆæ Men’s Basketball Makes History — Unbeaten and Unstoppable 
The Pioneers are ranked No. 3 in the nation and remain one of the final unbeaten teams in Division II.
February 4, 2026