From the Desk of the Director of Athletics

As I look back at what has been accomplished in JBU athletics, my heart is full. Yes, we want to win, but JBU Athletics is about more than winning in competition. It's about winning in life – academic achievement, graduation, learning the importance of giving back to the community, preparation for life after college and after athletics, and growing in our relationship with Jesus. We want our student-athletes to finish their time at JBU with a strong foundation, equipped to go out and be leaders and change agents, standing firm in their beliefs as they encounter challenges.

Athletics teaches so many transferable skills, such as communication, teamwork, sacrifice, time management, how to handle success and disappointment the right way, and how to persevere through difficulty.

In today's ever-changing world of college athletics, JBU stays committed to emphasizing academics, character development, and community service while striving to win in competition. We are proud to be a member of the NAIA – whose national campaign is "The Right Way to Play" – keeping college athletics the way it was meant to be!

High standards were set in 2025-26, and we will strive to continue to raise the bar!

• A new tradition established – The Scream Game with elementary students from Siloam Springs.
• All eleven teams earned NAIA Scholar-Team honors again.
• JBU athletics combined for a 3.39 department cumulative GPA.
• Women's soccer captured SAC regular season and tournament titles and advanced to the quarterfinals of the NAIA National Championships.
• Men's soccer advanced to the Round of 16 of the NAIA National Championships.
• Track and field qualified five individuals for the Outdoor NAIA National Championships.
• JBU esports Valorant Gold was first in Division VI playoffs and qualified for Nationals – finishing fourth overall.
• JBU esports Overwatch was also a National Qualifier.

Would you join us this year as a Golden Eagle Booster Club member? The support we receive each year plays a big part in the success of JBU Athletics – in and out of competition. I encourage you to read through this brochure and learn how you helped last year and how you can help again this year!

Continuing to soar to new heights together,

Robyn Daugherty
Director of Athletics