The 2025-26 season was historic for Friends University Athletics, marked by standout performances and multiple championships across various sports. The football team won the KCAC title and achieved a program-high 12 wins, while the men鈥檚 golf team placed second at the NAIA National Championship. Women鈥檚 soccer, men鈥檚 wrestling, and competitive cheer also had significant accomplishments, with awards for coaching excellence recognized throughout the year. Collectively, the department secured the KCAC Commissioner's Cup, reflecting their dominant performance across all sports.

By the Numbers
  • Football averaged 54.2 points per game, the highest in four-year college football.
  • The men's golf team recorded a second-place finish at the NAIA National Championship, their best in history.
State of Play
  • Football secured the KCAC regular season championship for the second consecutive year.
  • Men鈥檚 wrestling captured its first KCAC Championship and finished 11th at the national tournament.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Friends University will aim to build upon this season's successes, potentially attracting top recruits and maintaining strong coaching staff across sports. The continued focus on student-athlete academic excellence may also yield further growth in program prestige.

Bottom Line

This season highlighted Friends University's emergence as a competitive force in collegiate athletics, with the potential for even greater achievements in the future. The combination of athletic success and academic recognition positions the university as a leader in both domains.