Athletics

Piedmont College’s program of intercollegiate and intramural athletics is designed to promote student interest in athletics, to foster sound physical development, and to teach good sportsmanship.

Intercollegiate sports include men’s and women’s teams in basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, and track & field; women’s softball and volleyball; and men’s baseball. The College also sponsors cheerleading at the club level.

Athletic facilities include a gymnasium, tennis courts, softball, baseball, and soccer/lacrosse fields, and beach volleyball courts. Physical education classes and athletic teams have priority in the usage of these facilities. Piedmont College’s Johnny Mize Athletic Center includes a multi-use basketball arena named in honor of Coach O’Neal Cave, capable of seating 1,200 spectators. In addition, the Athletic Center houses an elevated running track, locker rooms, offices, a training and therapy area, and a classroom. The Loudermilk Baseball Complex includes covered bleachers and indoor training facilities. Piedmont is a member of NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division III, with teams competing in the USA South Athletic Conference.