independent in the South Region of the Division I level. The Trailblazers previously competed as a member of the Mid-South Conference (MSC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 1995–96 to 2000–01.
NGU competes in 20 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, track & field, and volleyball, while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball; and co-ed sports include cheerleading.
=== Baseball ===
The baseball team won the national NCAA Division II baseball tournament in 2022.
== Notable alumni ==
Mac Brunson, pastor
Seth Condrey, Christian musician.
Donna Scott Davenport, judge
Clayton Holmes, professional football player
Josh Kimbrell, politician
Willy Korn, college football coach
Freddie Martino, professional football player
John Michael McConnell, US Director of National Intelligence
Chris Sligh, songwriter and …
