Varsity teams
Xavier (La.) competes in 12 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, tennis and track & field; women's sports include basketball, cross country, softball, tennis, track & field, and volleyball; and co-ed sports include competitive cheer. Former sports included football.Men's Basketball
Accomplishments
* NAIA Division I National Championship Appearances (17): 2015–16, 2014–15, 2013–14, 2012–13, 2011–12, 2010–11, 2007–08, 2006–07, 2004–05, 2003–04, 2000–01, 1996–97, 1990–91, 1981–82, 1980–81, 1972–73, 1971–72 * Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Regular-Season Champions (10): 2013–14, 2012–13, 2011–12, 2006–07, 2003–04, 2000–01, 1986–87, 1985–86, 1982–83, 1981–82 * Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tournament Champions (1): 1995-96 * Gulf Coast Athletic Conference/NAIA District 30 Tournament Champions (2): 1990–91, 1981–82 * NAIA District 30 Tournament Champions (3): 1980–81, 1972–73, 1971–72 * Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament Champions (3): 1940–41, 1938–39, 1937–38Women's Basketball
Accomplishments
* NAIA Division I National Championship Appearances (19): 2015–16, 2013–14, 2012–13, 2011–12, 2010–11, 2009–10, 2007–08, 2006–07, 2004–05, 2003–04, 2002–03, 2001–02, 2000–01, 1998–99, 1997–98, 1996–97, 1995–96, 1994–95, 1993–94 * Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Regular-Season Champions (13): 2012–13, 2011–12, 2009–10, 2004–05, 2003–04, 2002–03, 2000–01, 1996–97, 1995–96, 1994–95, 1993–94, 1986–87, 1981–82 * Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tournament Champions (13): 2015–16, 2013–14, 2011–12, 2010–11, 2009–10, 2007–08, 2004–05, 2000–01, 1996–97, 1995–96, 1994–95, 1993-94 * Gulf Coast Athletic Conference/NAIA District 30 Tournament Champions (2): 1989–90, 1981–82 * NAIA District 30 Tournament Champions (1): 1980-81Men's Cross Country
Accomplishments
* NAIA National Championship Appearances (13): Team in 2014, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2002; individuals in 2013, 2003, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1994 * NAIA Region XIII Champions (1): 2002 * Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Champions (9): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006Women's Cross Country
Accomplishments
* NAIA National Championship Appearances (9): Team in 2014, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2002; individuals in 2013, 2003, 2001 * NAIA Region XIII Champions (1): 2002 * Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Champions (10): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2002Men's Tennis
Accomplishments
* NAIA National Championship Appearances (8): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 * Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Champions (5): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005 * NAIA Unaffiliated Group Champions (3): 2013, 2012, 2011Women's Tennis
Accomplishments
* NAIA National Championship Appearances (9): 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2005, 2004 * Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Champions (7): 2010, 2009, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 * NAIA Unaffiliated Group Champions (3): 2014, 2013, 2012Men's Track & Field
Accomplishments
* Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Outdoor Champions (14): 1958, 1957, 1955, 1953, 1952, 1951, 1949, 1948, 1943, 1942, 1941, 1940, 1939, 1938 * Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Outdoor Champions (1): 2004Women's Track & Field
Accomplishments
* Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Outdoor Champions (5): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2004Volleyball
Accomplishments
* NAIA National Championship Appearances (5): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 * Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Regular-Season Champions (5): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 * Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tournament Champions (5): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011Cheerleading
Accomplishments
* NAIA National Champions: 2021-22 * Black College National Championships Appearances, Collegiate All Girls (2): first place in 2004, second place in 2003Gold Star Dancers
Accomplishments
* Black College National Championships Appearances (2): fourth place in 2004, third place in 2003Former varsity sports
Football
Xavier University formerly sponsored a varsity football team starting in 1925. In 1955, Xavier played theNew varsity sports
The Xavier baseball program was revived in 2019, with its first game in over 60 years played February 23, 2021. The softball program, announced at the same time, played its first game in February 2021 as well. Major League Baseball assisted in the revival of the programs, lending itsAthletics facilities
Current facilities
Xavier University Academic Convocation Center
The Xavier University Academic Convocation Center opened in November 2012. The 97,000 square-foot multipurpose facility replaced The Barn (Xavier's 1,300-seat gymnasium which opened in 1937) and became the new home of XU men's basketball, women's basketball and women's volleyball. The 3,937-seat facility includes a hospitality suite, a student-athlete fitness center, a media/video room, a theatre-style meeting space, and a state-of-the-art athletic training facility. The arena contains state-of-the-art sound, lighting and high-definition Daktronics video boards for spectator comfort. The Convocation Center also plays host to many classes, graduations, sporting and community events.Convocation Center Annex
As part of the growth of the Xavier main campus as well as the athletics department, the Convocation Center Annex project was completed in 2012. The facility, located adjacent to the Convocation Center, is an academic building featuring several classrooms, reception and lecture spaces, meeting spaces, and administrative offices of the Athletics Department, Recreation Sports and Physical Education.City Park Cross Country Course
Xavier's cross country teams compete on the City Park Cross Country Course inTad Gormley Stadium
Xavier's track and field teams compete atXULA Tennis Center
The XULA Tennis Center opened on October 26, 2012, as the home of XU men's and women's tennis. Facility Facts: * GPS Driving Location: 3619 Pine St., New Orleans LA 70125 * Facility cost: $2.5 million * Architect: Manning Architects * Contractor: Gibbs Construction * First women's dual match: Xavier 9, Loyola 0 on January 25, 2013 * First men's dual match: Xavier 7, Loyola 2 on February 6, 2013 * First collegiate dual match not involving Xavier: Idaho 4, Youngstown State 3 (women) on March 10, 2013Former facilities
The Barn
The Barn was the former home arena for the men's and women's basketball teams and volleyball team located on the Xavier campus. It opened in 1937 and was demolished in 2013.Xavier Stadium
Xavier Stadium is a former stadium that included the XU football field and also a track. It was the former home of the Xavier football team and track and field team. The stadium was located at the corner of Washington Street and Pine Street in New Orleans.Non-varsity athletic facilities
Fitness Center
On June 24, 2015, the university opened its Fitness Center. The $3.6 million facility is built between the Living Learning Center and St. Martin de Porres Hall, Xavier's two largest student residences on the site of the former B. Samuels building, which was bought and demolished. The first floor of the two-story facility offers an NCAA/NAIA regulation-sized basketball court, an office, a lounge area and an area with free weights and weight machines. The second floor consists of a three-lane walking/running track, a cardio room, spin studio and other multifunctional studios. Exercise machines will be available throughout the facility. The basketball court will be mostly used for intramural events such as basketball and volleyball, large exercise classes, fitness activities, yoga, dance and Zumba classes. The court can be divided with a retractable curtain to offer multiple activities simultaneously. This is the fourth XU athletics facility to open in three years.See also
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