Grace College Athletics

Baseball

The Grace College Baseball program is one of the athletic teams that competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).  The team plays in the Crossroads League, formerly known as the Mid-Central College. Grace College offers athletic scholarships for baseball, including need-based and academic scholarships. Request more information on your desire of learning more about colleges with baseball!

Head Coach: Ryan Roth
Email: rothrr@grace.edu
Phone: 574-372-5100 x6264

Bowling

Grace College is one of the few schools in Indiana that offers competition among colleges with bowling teams. The Lancers provide scholarships funds for both men’s and women’s as they compete in the NAIA, NCCAA, and the Crossroads League. Come and be part of history!

Head Coach: Kirk Wyman
Email: wymantk@grace.edu
Phone: 574-372-5100 x6257

Cheer Team

Come and be a part of the Grace College Cheer team as their purpose is to glorify God through athleticism and leading the crowd at athletic events. The team is open for tryouts and welcomes recruits throughout the school year who want to be a part of the team. You can learn more about the Lancers and colleges with cheer teams.

Head Coach: Jessica Durando
Email: cheer@grace.edu
Phone: 574-372-5100 x6266

Cross Country

Teaching Christian values, developing a perspective on winning and losing, growing in faith, and developing a family-like feel, is what the Grace College Cross Country represents. They have achieved significant success such as winning multiple NCCAA national titles, and appearing on the NAIA Top 25 Coaches Poll on multiple occasions. Their success indicates their competitiveness among colleges with cross country teams.

Head Coach: Brian Dewey
Email: deweybm@grace.edu
Phone: 574-372-5100 x6250

Esports

As a faith-based institution, Grace student-athletes will focus on competitive gaming experiences that do not feature first-person shooting. Grace will initially compete in League of Legends with an eye to add more games in the near future. Esports will provide team members with scholarships. Students interested in colleges with esports teams should email mooreme@grace.edu to contact the Lancers.

Head Coach: Marcus Moore
Email: mooreme@grace.edu
Phone: 574-372-5100 x6028

Men's Basketball

Led by experienced coaching staff, the Lancers pride themselves on developing athletes who excel not just in basketball but in leadership and character. Fans can enjoy an electric game-day atmosphere at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, where the team regularly delivers exciting performances. The Lancers are one of the most historic colleges with basketball teams that have been on the Top 25 Coaches Poll and multiple NAIA opening rounds, sweet 16, and final four appearances.

Head Coach: Scott Moore
Email: mooresd@grace.edu
Phone: 574-372-5100 x6265

Women's Basketball

The Grace College Women’s Basketball Team embodies passion, skill, and a commitment to excellence both on and off the court. Competing in the NAIA’s Crossroads League, the Lady Lancers are known for their competitive spirit, teamwork, and dedication to a Christ-centered approach to athletics. Among one of the Christian colleges with women’s basketball teams, the Lancers won their first NCCAA title in 2024 under passionate and electric head coach Dan Davis.

Head Coach: Dan Davis
Email: dan.davis@grace.edu
Phone: 574-372-5100 x6272

Men's Golf

One of the Christian colleges with golf teams, the Grace College Men’s Golf Team combines talent, dedication, and a passion for the game in their pursuit of excellence on the course. With a commitment to developing both athletic and personal character, the team emphasizes integrity, sportsmanship, and a Christ-centered approach to competition.

Head Coach: Trey Stoll
Email: trey.stoll@grace.edu
Phone: 574-372-5100 x6005

Women's Golf

Under the leadership of experienced coaches, the team trains to excel in tournaments, mastering the mental and physical challenges of competing along other colleges with golf teams. Balancing academics with athletics, the Lady Lancers are committed to growth as athletes, students, and individuals, cultivating integrity and sportsmanship in every aspect of their journey.

Head Coach: Denny Duncan
Email: duncandl@grace.edu
Phone: 574-372-5100 x6266

Men's Soccer

Known for their dynamic play-style and determination, the team consistently competes at a high level, challenging top opponents while maintaining a Christ-centered focus in all they do. With a history of strong performances in conference play and national tournaments, the team is based on excellence and sportsmanship among colleges with soccer teams.

Head Coach: Arron Patrick
Email: patricaf@grace.edu
Phone: 574-372-5100 x6270

Women's Soccer

The Grace College Women’s Soccer Team exemplifies excellence, determination, and a Christ-centered approach to competition. The experience of the coaching staff leads the team to emphasize personal  development, athletic growth, faith, and academic achievement. Grace College represents one of the few colleges with soccer teams from a variety of countries including Netherlands, France, Portugal, USA, and more.

Head Coach: Michael Voss
Email: vossmd@grace.edu
Phone: 574-372-5100 x6544

Softball

Grace College Softball embodies excellence, sportsmanship, and a faith-based environment on and off the field. Lancer Softball offers athletic scholarships including need-based and academic scholarships. The lady Lancers are part of the NAIA and Crossroads League that compete with other colleges with softball teams across the Great Lakes.

Head Coach: Bethany Carpenter
Email: gardnebr@grace.edu
Phone: 574-372-5100 x6273

Men's Tennis

Led by experienced coaches, the Grace College Men’s Tennis team epitomize player development, sportsmanship, and an electric athletic performance on the court. The Lancers have won multiple NCCAA titles as well as Crossroads League titles 3 seasons in a row. The Lancers are one of the small NAIA schools to advance to tournament finals five years in a row among other colleges with tennis teams.

Head Coach: Andy Lewis
Email: andy.lewis@grace.edu
Phone: 574-372-5100 x6266

Women's Tennis

Competing in the NAIA and the highly competitive Crossroads League, the Lady Lancers are renowned for their skill, teamwork, and relentless drive on the field. The team emphasizes athletic development, growth, academic excellence, and a Christ-centered foundation. the Lady Lancers consistently compete in conference championships and national tournaments, earning recognition for their dynamic play-style and sportsmanship with themselves and other colleges with tennis teams.

Head Coach: Emily Ackerman
Email: ackerme@grace.edu
Phone: 574-372-5100 x6266

Track and Field

Known for being dynamic and hardworking group of student-athletes, the Track and Field team is committed to achieving excellence both on the track and in the classroom. The team focuses on developing each athlete’s potential, fostering growth in disciplines ranging from sprints and hurdles to distance, jumps, and throws. The Lancers are one of the few colleges with track and field teams to win multiple NCCAA titles throughout the years.

Head Coach: Brian Dewey
Email: deweybm@grace.edu
Phone: 574-372-5100 x6250

Volleyball

Under the guidance of a dedicated coaching staff, the team emphasizes skill development, strategic play, and personal growth both on and off the court. The Lady Lancers are recognized for their powerful serves, sharp volleys, and strong defensive play, earning a variety of honors in the league and consistently competing in postseason tournaments. Grace College is one of the top Christian colleges with women’s volleyball.

Head Coach: Katie Hill
Email: katie.hill@grace.edu
Phone: 574-372-5100 x6268

Bass Fishing

Grace’s college bass fishing team was established in 2019 and began competing in 2020. The team practices on Winona Lake, but that’s not the only area lake they enjoy. Kosciusko County is home to more than 100 lakes and streams. A rotating practice schedule gives team members a chance to fish at a number of these lakes and helps train students on how to identify strong fishing spots for competitions. 

Women's Rugby

If you’re looking for colleges with women’s Rugby, the Grace College Rugby Club is a way for the Grace College community to experience one of the most dynamic and popular sports in the world as well as one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. A combination of strength, endurance, and physicality makes rugby a well-rounded sport that can be played by anyone. All fitness and experience levels are welcome, even those who have never touched a rugby ball in their lives.

Shooting Sports

The Grace College Shooting Sports Club is open to any student whether or not they have shotgun clay target shooting experience.  The club focuses on gun safety, introduction of the sport to new shooters, developing enhanced shooting skills, and simply having FUN.  We strive to promote a positive image of shooting sports, provide opportunities for leadership development among members and enhance community awareness of safe shooting practices.