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Samford Athletics
The university fields 17 NCAA Division I varsity sports. Ranked with the 2nd highest score in the nation, our teams earned a 98% Graduation Success Rate from the NCAA.Visit Samford Athletics
Highest Score in the Nation Graduation Success RateNCAA Division I
80
Southern Conference Championships Since Joining in 2008
98%
NCAA Division I Graduation Success Rate
Quick Facts
Division: NCAA Division I
Conference: Southern
Mascot: Bulldog
Athletic Director: Martin Newton
The university fields 17 varsity sports—eight men’s and nine women’s teams—that participate at the NCAA Division I level in the Southern Conference. Ranked with the 2nd highest score in the nation, Samford’s athletic teams earned a 98% Graduation Success Rate (GSR) by the NCAA.
Samford Athletics Hall of Fame Celebration – April 26
The 2025 class, the eighth in the Hall of Fame's history, consists of football's James Bradberry, track and field's Ashley Cope, basketballs' Joey Davenport, basketball's Bill Lankford, and the 1991 Football Team.
Samford Athletics’ S-Club Golf Tournament exists to connect former student-athletes with each other and with Samford. All gifts to our golf tournament go directly to the S-Club and are used to host S-Club events as well as support our 360 student-athletes.
Samford Athletics' 12th annual Samford Classic golf tournament will be hosted at Old Overton Club. Various sponsorship and volunteer opportunities exist. Please contact Elisabeth Souders for information at 205-240-0838.
“Being a former athlete, I understand the levels of needed support in order to have a fruitful experience. I see being involved as a supporter as a prime opportunity to pay it forward by investing in today’s student-athletes.”
—Pearlie Harris, Football ‘97
Latest News
Samford’s Surcey And Harrison Nominated For NACDA Good Works Team
NORTHBROOK, Ill. - Samford's Emily Surcey from women's tennis and Claire Harrison from track and field have been nominated for the spring National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Good Works Team. The team was designed to honor student-athletes excelling in academics, sports, and community impact. Nominated by athletics administrators, conference office staff, and coaches, these student-athletes embody leadership, service, and character.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford men's and women's cross country program has set its slate for the upcoming 2025 season. The Bulldog's two teams will compete together, back to back, at each of their five events during the season. The Dogs are coming off a second-place finish on the women's side and a fourth-place finish on the men's side in the Southern Conference last season.
Newton Named Chair Of DI Men’s Basketball Committee For 2026-27 Season
INDIANAPOLIS — Samford Director of Athletics Martin Newton has been named chair of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee for the 2026-27 season. Newton will serve as vice chair for the coming season, supporting Sun Belt Conference commissioner and 2025-26 chair, Keith Gill.
Blasche Honored By D1Baseball As Freshman All-American
BIRMINGHAM. Ala. – Samford freshman pitcher Mason Blasche was named second team Freshman All-American by D1Baseball.com, the site announced Monday afternoon.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Season tickets for Samford's 2025 football season, as well as tickets for the Bulldogs' two Power 4 road games at Baylor and Texas A&M went on sale Tuesday morning.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Several former Samford baseball players are currently playing at the professional level. Below is a season update on the six Samford players who are currently on active professional rosters.