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Azusa Pacific Cougars

University Athletic Program


Summary

University Athletic Program

FieldValue
nameAzusa Pacific Cougars
logoapu_athletic_logo.svg
logo_width100
universityAzusa Pacific University
associationNCAA
conferencePacWest (primary)
PCSC (swimming and diving)
GCC (women's water polo)
divisionDivision II
directorGary Pine
locationAzusa, California
teams16
mens_teams6
womens_teams10
stadiumCitrus Stadium
basketballarenaFelix Event Center
baseballfieldCougar Baseball Complex
softballstadiumCougar Softball Complex
soccerstadiumCougar Soccer Complex
tenniscourtMunson and Bavougian Tennis Complex
trackvenueCougar Athletic Stadium
mascotFreddy Cougar
nicknameCougars
pageurlhttps://athletics.apu.edu/
ncaa titles2

PCSC (swimming and diving) GCC (women's water polo)

The Azusa Pacific Cougars are the athletic teams that represent Azusa Pacific University, located in Azusa, California, in intercollegiate sports as a member of the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Pacific West Conference (PacWest) for most of its sports since the 2012–13 academic year; while its women's swimming & diving team competes in the Pacific Collegiate Swim and Dive Conference (PCSC) and its women's water polo team competes in the Golden Coast Conference (GCC).

The Cougars previously competed in the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 1986–87 to 2011–12. On July 11, 2011 Azusa Pacific began the three-year transition process to becoming a member of the NCAA. Azusa Pacific University decided to end its football program in December 2020 due to financial restructuring. The team was revived in March 2025 with plans of playing in NCAA Division III and the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference starting in 2026.

The Cougars also maintain a secondary association with the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). They won four NCCAA men's basketball championships titles from 1969 to 1972 and returned to NCCAA competition during their transition to NCAA Division II.

Azusa Pacific Athletics achieved eight consecutive wins of the Directors’ Cup from 2005 to 2012, with a total of 108 GSAC Championships and 36 NAIA National Championships. Since joining NCAA Division II, the program has added 45 PacWest Conference Championships, four GNAC championships in football, and two NCAA national championships.

Varsity teams

Azusa Pacific competes in 16 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, tennis and track & field; while women's sports include acrobatics and tumbling, basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, water polo.

National championships

Team

2023Minnesota State66-57

References

References

  1. Reinsch, Joe. "Azusa Pacific Accepted Into NCAA Division II Membership Process". Azusa Pacific University.
  2. "Football Draws to a Close at Azusa Pacific".
  3. (March 17, 2025). "APU Announces Return of Football, Transition to NCAA Division III". Azusa Pacific University.
  4. "Cougar Athletic History".
  5. "Azusa Pacific University Athletics - Official Athletics Website".
  6. "NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field Championship Results". NAIA.
  7. "NAIA Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship Results". NAIA.org.
  8. "NAIA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship Results". NAIA.
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