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DBU’s student-athletes are asked to embody our Patriotic character to the outside world on a daily basis. Expectations are high, both on and off the field, for players to model Christ-like character and uphold the core values of the University. Our athletes have answered that call with excellence. The men’s Patriot Baseball Team competes at the NCAA Division I level and has repeatedly gained national recognition. DBU Baseball has seen four NCAA Regional appearances and took home the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Championship last season, while the Women’s Patriot Soccer Team has advanced to the NCAA Regional Tournament three times in the past four years.

However, Patriot Athletics is about more than winning games. DBU student-athletes are given a rare opportunity to shine the light of Christ not only through local competition, but also on a global scale. The Patriot Athletic Global Sports Mission Initiative was cre-ated to allow DBU student-athletes the opportunity to experience other cultures by serv-ing abroad as “Champions for Christ.” Recent mission trips include Brazil, Chile, China, Dominican Republic, England, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru, and South Korea.

At DBU, student-athletes share the love of Christ through hands-on service projects on a regular basis. In addition to global initiatives, DBU student-athletes are able to apply their leadership skills and God-given talents through service-learning experiences here at home.

The DBU Patriots take on the Creighton University Bluejays during the 2013 baseball season opener in the newly constructed Joan and Andy Horner Ballpark

In addition to cheering on the Patriot Athletic Teams, DBU’s cheer squad regularly competes in state and national college cheer competitions

The Patriot Basketball Team scores against Mid-America Christian University during DBU’s 2013 Homecoming game

In 2013, the DBU Women’s Volleyball Team won the Heartland Conference Championship, earning a second bid to the NCAA Regional Tournament

The DBU Ice Hockey Team is ranked one of the top teams in the nation, besting such opponents as the University of Texas, TCU, and SMU

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NCAA Division IIMen’s BasketballMen’s/Women’s Cross CountryMen’s/Women’s GolfMen’s/Women’s SoccerMen’s/Women’s TennisMen’s/Women’s Track and FieldWomen’s Volleyball

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DBU launched its f irst Men’s Lacrosse Team in 2015 with match ups against such teams as the University of Houston and Oklahoma State University

The Patriot Bass Fishing Team was ranked #1 in the nation by Bassmaster.com and qualif ied two teams to the BASS National Championship in 2014

The DBU Patriettes dance team marched in the 2014 State Fair of Texas parade as well as performed during DBU Homecoming and Red Rally

The DBU Minutemen partner with the Patriot Cheerleaders to foster school spirit at athletic events such as Red Rally and Homecoming

The DBU Women’s Soccer Team prays before their 2014 home opener against Colorado Mesa University

The DBU Women’s Tennis Team won the NCCAA Regional Championship in 2014, qualifying for the NCCAA National Championship Tournament