Athletics
Piedmont University’s program of intercollegiate athletics is designed to promote sound physical development and enthusiasm for sport by fostering good sportsmanship and encouraging excellence both in and out of the classroom.
Intercollegiate sports include men’s and women’s teams in basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, track & field, swimming, and cycling; women’s softball, volleyball, and competition cheer; and men’s baseball.
Athletic facilities include a gymnasium, tennis courts, softball, baseball, turf soccer/lacrosse fields, and sand volleyball courts. Athletic teams have priority in the usage of these facilities. Piedmont University’s Johnny Mize Athletic Center includes a multi-use basketball and volleyball 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, visitor and home locker rooms, offices, an athletic training facility for intercollegiate athletics, as well as a classroom. The Johnny Mize Museum is also located on the top floor of the center. The Loudermilk Baseball Complex includes a lighted playing field and covered bleachers as well as indoor training facilities that provide for the needs of both baseball and softball. The Walker Athletic Complex includes a lighted softball field with bleacher seating. It also includes a lighted turf field with bleacher seating for both soccer and lacrosse. The Burgen Tennis Courts include six fenced hardtop lighted courts with terraced hillside seating. Our athletic teams also have access to the University Commons for practice and use of the fitness center.
Piedmont University is a member of NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division III, with teams competing in the USA South Athletic Conference. Piedmont is a member of the CCS (Collegiate Conference of the South) as well as the USASouth Conference. The Cycling Team competes under the umbrella of USA Cycling. Cheer competes under the NCA – National Cheerleader Association.