Athletics
CWU students, alumni, and varsity athletes are known as the "Wildcats" and their colors are crimson and black. CWU is part of NCAA Division II and is part of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference.
| Fall | Winter | Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's | Football, Cross Country, Soccer | Basketball | Baseball, Track & Field |
| Women's | Soccer, Cross Country, Volleyball | Basketball | Softball, Track & Field |
The Wildcats won the Division 2 NAIA Football National Championship in 1995.
In 2008, Wildcat softball players Mallory Holtman and Liz Wallace helped carry injured opponent Sara Tucholsky of Western Oregon University around the bases after she hit her first-ever career home run and injured herself running around the bases. CWU lost the game, ending the Wildcats' season. The story received national attention and the trio appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, CBS, CNN, and ESPN. They also won an ESPY award for Best Moment in Sports in 2008, were featured in Sports Illustrated, and are part of a national billboard campaign promoting sportsmanship by the Foundation for A Better Life.
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