competitive excellence fund
The newly launched Competitive Excellence Fund is designed to maintain and elevate the standard of MSU Athletics in the new collegiate landscape, continuing our competitive excellence throughout the department. The fund’s operational flexibility allows for strategic decision making that adapts to the dynamic demands of collegiate athletics, directing the funds to address the department priorities of greatest need.
Varsity Sports
MSU Athletics supports nearly 700 student-athletes seeking competitive excellence in our varsity intercollegiate sports. Contributions to varsity sports support the annual operational needs of each program, including equipment, team travel and experiences, and team meals.
| MEN’S | WOMEN’S |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Cross Country |
| Cross Country | Field Hockey |
| Football | Golf |
| Golf | Gymnastics |
| Ice Hockey | Rowing |
| Soccer | Soccer |
| Tennis | Softball |
| Track & Field | Tennis |
| Wrestling | Track & Field |
| Volleyball | |
Support Programs
Support programs, such as strength training & conditioning, athletic training/medicine, academic support services, etc., are vital to providing our student-athletes the best in care and education. In order to be an elite-level athletics department that can recruit the most talented student-athletes, it is often these intangible needs that make the difference in committing to MSU.
Current Programs
- Athletic Training/Sports Medicine
- Athletic Performance, Strength & Conditioning
- Clara Bell Smith Student-Athlete Academic Center
- Student-Athlete Engagement
- Student-Athlete Support Services