Indiana University Southeast - Athletics

Athletics

Inidana–Southeast (IUS) teams, nicknamed athletically as the Grenadiers, are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC). Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, dance and tennis; while women's sports include basketball, cheerleading, dance, softball, tennis, and volleyball.

The women’s athletic programs became the IU–Southeast's first accredited athletic program when they became affiliated with the AIAW (Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women) in 1975-76. In that same year, there was an attempt to affiliate IU–Southeast with the NCAA's Division III. IU–Bloomington did not approve this, however, on the grounds that only one IU campus could be affiliated with the NCAA. Thus, steps were initiated to affiliate with the NAIA. These efforts culminated with active membership being attained in 1978. In 1982, the AIAW folded and the NAIA added women's programs to the organization.

In time for the 1979-80 season, IU–Southeast added an activities building. This facility has a seating capacity of approximately 1,624. There are a number of programs available to students including intramurals, a fitness facility, and classes that focus on fitness.

For the 2006-2007 academic year, 15 IU–Southeast students were named "All Scholar Athletes" by the KIAC. Students who are awarded this honor must have maintained a 3.25 or higher GPA while attending classes full-time and have participated in one or more athletics programs. During the 2005-2006 academic year, 14 IU–Southeast students were awarded this honor as well.

The schools mascot for sporting events is a Grenadier. In the 2007-2008 academic year, IU–Southeast won the KIAC conference championship in the following sports; baseball, basketball, softball, as well as men's and women's tennis. Pat Mrozowski was named KIAC athletic director of the year.