After Strong Winter, Life University Climbs into Top Five in Learfield Directors’ Cup

After an impressive winter season that saw Life University claim the fourth-best NAIA total of 495 points, the athletic department has broken into the top five in the annual Learfield Directors' Cup standings.

Life University now sits at 563.25 total points following the fall and winter seasons, with only the spring season remaining before final rankings are released.

The Running Eagles brought home a pair of team trophies, as women's wrestling captured its second consecutive NAIA National Championship while men's wrestling once again finished as national runner-up.

Additionally, both track and field programs competed for national titles, with the women finishing sixth overall and Emeline Delaville earning her third consecutive NAIA indoor 800m championship.

Life University's swimming programs also continued their rise on the national stage, with both teams qualifying athletes for the NAIA Championships and the men's program producing multiple All-Americans. The teams finished 10th and 16th, respectively.

Men's basketball also continued its postseason consistency, returning to the NAIA National Tournament for the third time in four years.

The final Learfield Directors’ Cup standings will be released in June. The Learfield Directors’ Cup, developed as a joint effort between the NACDA and USA Today, awards points based on each institution’s highest finish in 13 sports at their respective national championships.

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