#1 Football Program
Baker has the winningest football program in NAIA history, with 647 wins, six wins more than the next leader and school rival Missouri Valley (2024).
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National Champions
10 Individual National Champions since 2012
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Athletic Programs
Where Champions Rise
At Baker University, athletics are more than a tradition—they’re a defining part of the Wildcat experience. Our student-athletes compete with heart, strive for excellence, and build lifelong skills in leadership, teamwork, and resilience. Whether you’re here to cheer, compete, or get involved, this is your hub for everything Wildcat athletics.
Why Compete at Baker
Student-athletes choose Baker for strong coaching, personalized academic support, upgraded facilities, and a tradition that helps them compete at the highest levels of NAIA athletics.
A Proven Record of Athletic Success
- Compete in the Heart of America Athletic Conference and the NAIA
- Twenty-seven varsity programs
- Ten individual national champions since 2012
- Winningest football program in NAIA history (647+ wins)
- Historic coaching lineage including Phog Allen
- Alumni success stories including NFL coach Mike McCarthy
Academic and Career Strength
- Twelve to one student-to-faculty ratio
- One hundred percent of CAS students receive financial aid
- Number one in Kansas for graduate earnings and national top-tier ROI
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Student-Athlete Experience
Baker athletes train in an environment focused on character, leadership, discipline, and achievement.
Academic and Career Support
- Personalized academic advising
- Structured study support
- Leadership development
- Internship pathways with regional and national partners
Community and Tradition
A culture rooted in pride, accountability, and belonging, strengthened by generations of Wildcats.
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Facilities and Training Environment
High-quality facilities designed to support year-round performance.
Baker’s athletic footprint continues to expand through the Baker Builds Champions initiative, bringing modern training spaces and competitive facilities to campus.
Baseball and Softball Complex Enhancements
Significant upgrades to Sauder Field (baseball) and Cavaness Field (softball) include:
- New full-field turf
- New dugouts
- Stadium lighting
- Enhanced stands and fan experience
- A shared indoor hitting facility for year-round training
Soccer-Specific Field
Baker soccer competes on a dedicated outdoor turf soccer field located within the upgraded athletics complex.
Features include:
- Professional-grade turf
- Energy-efficient lighting
- Improved run-off and drainage
- Enhanced fan viewing areas
Track and Field Enhancements
- Relocated and improved throwing areas
- Track resurfacing
- Strengthened field-event training zones
Indoor Training Capacity
New indoor training spaces, including the turf-hitting facility and expanded practice areas, support year-round conditioning for multiple sports.
Existing Facilities
- Liston Stadium (football, track and field)
- Collins Center (basketball, volleyball, wrestling, cheer, dance)
- Strength and conditioning facilities
- Athletic training and rehab environments
Recruitment Opportunities
Ready to join Wildcat Athletics? We're excited to learn more about you and help you take the next step. Complete the athletics or band questionnaire, and a coach or enrollment advisor will reach out soon to guide you forward.
Hall of Fame and Tradition
Honoring decades of Wildcat excellence.
The Baker Athletics Hall of Fame recognizes legendary student-athletes, coaches, teams, and contributors who have defined the Wildcat legacy.
Athletic Camps
For information regarding camps on the Baker University campus, please see below the camps offered by sport:
Basketball Camps
Baker is hosting three basketball camps this summer for boys and girls in grades K–12 on July 21-23 in the Collins Center. For more information on each camp, CLICK HERE
Dance Summer Intensive
Baker dance is holding their summer intensive on July 18th from 9:30-3:30 in Collins Gymnasium for dancers 8th grade and up. Participants will learn a variety of styles as well as work on technique. Lunch and a T-shirt are included. Cost is $45. To register, please fill out the Formstack HERE.
Football Recruitment Combine
Baker football will hold a recruitment combine for athletes in the Class of 2026-2029 and transfers on Wednesday, June 4th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Liston Stadium. If interested in attending, please reach out to Miguel Regalado (miguel.regalado@bakeru.edu), Tucker Pauley (tucker.pauley@bakeru.edu) or Mitchell Henry (mitchell.henry@bakeru.edu). For more information on the combine, please click here.
Volleyball Camp
The Baker volleyball team will hold a camp for volleyball fundamentals and advanced skills training on June 23-26 in Collins Gym for ages 10-18. For more information, please click here and to register for the camp, please click here.
Women's Wrestling Camp
Baker women's wrestling is hosting a five-day camp in early June (1st-5th) for wrestlers in grades 2-12. For more information on the camp, please click here and to register for the camp, please click here.