Athletics
Western Athletic Conference
Lamar University students enjoy cheering on their Cardinals. Teams have a history of winning championships in sports including men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, golf and cross country.
Provost Umphrey Stadium
The Lamar Cardinals play in one of the best Division I FCS venues in the nation, thanks in large part to the generosity of donors like Walter Umphrey and his partners at Provost Umphrey law firm.
Montagne Center
The Montagne Center has been the home of Lamar University basketball for the past 30 years. The Montagne Center boasts a seating capacity of 10,080, making it one of the largest in the Western Athletic Conference.
Vincent-Beck Stadium
The home of Lamar University baseball since 1969, Vincent-Beck Stadium has become a true showpiece among college baseball facilities in the Southwest.
McDonald Gym
When McDonald Gym opened in 1958, it became a campus landmark. Today it is the competition venue for LU Volleyball and features a high performance maple wood floor and retractable seating for 500 fans.
Cheerleading
The Lamar University Cheerleading Team is a competitive, co-ed team that performs at all home football and basketball games, traveling tournament games, and various community events.
Members must be full-time students at Lamar University or Lamar Institute of Technology and have a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
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The members of this prestigious and growing dance team display their vast abilities while supporting Lamar University at athletic events, community activities, and their annual show. The members are as diverse as the styles of dance they present.
The Lamar University Dance Team receives generous scholarships that can provide up to 50 percent of tuition based on skills, years on the team, and leadership status.
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