Faith Athletics Headed to Nationals in Three Sports!
It’s an exciting season for Faith Baptist Bible College athletics! Four of our Eagle teams—men’s cross country, women’s cross country, volleyball, and men’s soccer—are headed to Nationals, marking one of the most successful fall seasons in history.
Cross Country
Both the men’s and women’s cross country teams will compete on the national stage this weekend on Friday, November 14, at the Tom Rutledge Cross Country Course in Joplin, Missouri.
Cheer them on and see their final results:
Volleyball
For the third year in a row, the Lady Eagles volleyball team punched their ticket to the NCCAA DII National Tournament. Under the leadership of Regional Coach of the Year Lanny Nihart, the team has become a perennial powerhouse. This year’s squad—anchored by several all-region players—has shown great teamwork and a determination to take the next step at the national tournament in Joplin, Missouri.
Fans can follow the Eagles’ progress as they compete in pool-play style for the first two days and battle for their chance at the national title with updates on the NCCAA DII website.
Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Missouri
- Match 1: Wednesday, November 19 at 9:30am vs. Bob Jones University
- Match 2: Wednesday, November 19 at 5:30pm vs. Manhattan Christian College
- Match 3: Thursday, November 20 at 5:30pm vs. Ozark Christian College
Men’s Soccer
The Faith men’s soccer team is celebrating a huge milestone—qualifying for Nationals for the first time since 2015! Their hard-fought final match ended in a tie after a thrilling comeback to even the score with 30 seconds left in regulation.
After two scoreless overtime periods, the championship was decided by an exciting shootout that secured their place at Nationals. The team features several All-Region players, including Player of the Year Austin Lundberg. Head Coach Gary Backous, who was named Coach of the Year, has provided steady leadership and consistent discipleship throughout the season.
Follow along as the Eagles play on the field in Kissimmee, Florida, with updates on the NCCAA DII website.
Austin-Tindall Sports Complex, Kissimmee, Florida
- Game 1: Monday, November 17 at 3:30pm vs. Alice Lloyd College
- Game 2: Tuesday, November 18 at 6:00pm vs. Pensacola Christian College
- Game 3: Thursday, November 20 at 6:00pm vs. Grace Christian University
As these teams prepare to represent Faith at the national level, we invite you to cheer them on and celebrate how God continues to bless our athletic programs.
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