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Athletics

Athletics

More than 23 percent of Tigers participate in varsity sports. These scholar-athletes balance a competitive sports schedule with the academic rigor of a Trinity education, and they do it like champs: Tigers regularly earn Academic All-America Honors and NCAA postgraduate scholarships. Trinity has won five NCAA team championships as well as 16 NCAA individual national titles. Currently, Trinity Tigers are the 20th-ranked athletic program in the country among 443 D3 programs.


Right now, these scholar-athletes are innovating new ways to study, train and compete. Your support will provide the resources needed to maintain an elite and safe Athletics experience that will keep them mentally and physically healthy. 

$50,000
ANOTHER NEW ALUMNI CHALLENGE
If we can get 50 more donors in the next 30 minutes we will unlock an additional $50,000 for Trinity students.
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$1,869
BONUS Challenge for Men's Basketball
If MEN"S BASKETBALL gets 20 more donors they will unlock an additional $1,869. Let's go Men's Basketball!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
$2,500
Bonus Challenge for Men's Soccer
If Men's Soccer can get 25 more donors they will receive an additional $2,500 dollars.
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$300,000
Support Trinity Students!!
Once we have 3,000 donors, Trinity will receive $300,000!!
3,000 / 3,000 Donors
Completed
$15,000
Parent Challenge
An anonymous 2025 Trinity University Family will give Trinity $15,000 when current parents make gifts totaling $15,000 to the fund of their choice.
$15,000 / $15,000 Raised
Completed
$3,000
Alumni Parent Challenge
An anonymous alumna who is also a current parent, challenges other alumni parents to make a gift to a fund of their choice. When 50 alumni parents make a gift during the challenge they will unlock a gift of $3,000 in support of Trinity students. (Select "Alum & Current TU Parent" in the Tell Us Who You Are section)
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$40,000
Class of 1978 - 45th Reunion Class Challenge
If 25 donors from the Class of 1978 make a gift to any area of campus during the 1869 Challenge, Denny Post '78 will give $40,000 to Trinity.
Completed
Leaderboard
Greek Life- Top 3 Sororities- Most Donors
The Top 3 Sororities with the most donors will each receive 25 standards points to be used this Fall or this Spring.
ALUMNI- Were/are you a member of a Trinity fraternity or sorority? Let us know which one!
Rank Answer Donors
1 Spurs Sorority 110
2 Gamma Chi Delta Sorority 103
3 Sigma Theta Tau Sorority 75
4 Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority 46
5 Zeta Chi Sorority 36
6 Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority 27
7 Phi Delta Kappa Sorority 12
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Greek Life- Highest Dollar Amount
The Fraternity or Sorority who raises the most dollars during the 1869 Challenge will win free tacos at a club meeting delivered by LeeRoy the Tiger.
ALUMNI- Were/are you a member of a Trinity fraternity or sorority? Let us know which one!
Rank Answer Amount
1 Bengal Lancers Fraternity $19,525.00
2 Chi Delta Tau Fraternity $14,655.00
3 Spurs Sorority $13,435.19
4 Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority $8,799.00
5 Omega Phi Fraternity $8,773.00
6 Triniteer Fraternity $8,260.00
7 Gamma Chi Delta Sorority $7,514.00
8 Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority $6,275.00
9 Sigma Theta Tau Sorority $6,265.00
10 Zeta Chi Sorority $3,479.89
11 Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity $2,708.69
12 Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity $1,385.00
13 Iota Chi Rho Fraternity $1,250.00
14 Phi Delta Kappa Sorority $675.00
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Varsity Athletics- Most Unique Donors
Trinity’s varsity athletes bring the competition every day. The team with the most unique donors will win $1,000 from Trinity President Dr. Vanessa Beasley.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Donors
1 $1,000 Swimming & Diving 251
2 Volleyball 172
3 Men's Soccer 134
4 Baseball 133
5 Cross Country 133
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Varsity Athletics- Highest Dollar Amount
The varsity sport that raises the highest dollar amount will unlock an additional $1,500 from Trinity President Dr. Vanessa Beasley.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Raised
1 $1,500 Baseball $47,131.90
2 Cross Country $20,024.20
3 Football $19,998.18
4 Swimming & Diving $17,281.98
5 Volleyball $10,395.00
Ended
$1,869
Men's Basketball Challenge
When Men's Basketball reaches 36 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
36 / 36 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Cross Country Challenge
When Cross Country reaches 108 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
108 / 108 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Golf Challenge
When Golf reaches 44 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
44 / 44 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Men's Soccer Challenge
When Men's Soccer reaches 96 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
96 / 96 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Men's Soccer 5k Match
All gifts to Men's Soccer will be matched $ for $ up to $5,000. Let's Go Men's Soccer!!!!
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$1,869
Swimming and Diving Challenge
When Swimming and Diving reaches 90 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
90 / 90 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Men's Tennis
When Men's Tennis reaches 24 donors (2x their student roster), they will unlock an additional $1,869.
24 / 24 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Track & Field Challenge
When Track & Field reaches 200 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
Completed
2
Match
Volleyball 5k Challenge
Parents Miles and Maria Amarino P'23 will match all gifts to VOLLEYBALL dollar for dollar up tp $5,000. Let's go Volleyball!!!!!
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$100,000
NEW ALUMNI CHALLENGE
There has never been a better time to give! NEW ALUMNI DONORS who haven't given since June 2023 can MULTIPLY their impact and unlock an additional $1,000 per donor, up to $100,000.
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$1,869
BONUS Challenge for Women's Tennis
If women's tennis can get 14 more donors they will unlock an additional $1,869. Go Women's Tennis!!!!
14 / 14 Donors
Completed
$2,500
BONUS challenge for Volleyball
If VOLLEYBALL can get 25 more donors they will unlock an additional $2,500.
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
Leaderboard
Parent Challenge
Which Parent Class has the most #TigerPride? This challenge pits classes 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027 against each other to see who has the most donors during the 1869 Challenge. The winning parent class will be announced on the TU Parents Facebook page and the Parent Portal, plus it will be highlighted during Fall Family Weekend.
Current Parents, what year is your student?
Rank Answer Donors
1 2027 184
2 2026 163
3 2025 135
4 2024 134
Ended
$21,458
Parent Council Challenge
The Trinity University Parent Council challenges all Trinity Parents to make a gift to the fund of their choice. They will give Trinity $21,458 when Current Parents make gifts totaling $21,458 to the fund of their choice.
$21,458 / $21,458 Raised
Completed
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Reunion Class Challenge
The reunion class with the most donors during the 1869 Challenge will get special recognition during Alumni Weekend in October.
Alumni, what is your class year?
Rank Answer Donors
1 2003 48
2 2008 41
3 1993 39
4 2018 33
5 2013 31
6 1998 28
7 1978 22
8 1988 20
9 1983 13
10 1973 12
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Greek Life- Most Donors
The Fraternity or Sorority with the most Unique Donors will win the honor of having LeeRoy the Tiger wear their jersey on Bid Day on January 26th, 2024.
ALUMNI- Were/are you a member of a Trinity fraternity or sorority? Let us know which one!
Rank Answer Donors
1 Spurs Sorority 110
2 Gamma Chi Delta Sorority 103
3 Sigma Theta Tau Sorority 75
4 Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority 46
5 Triniteer Fraternity 40
6 Chi Delta Tau Fraternity 37
7 Zeta Chi Sorority 36
8 Omega Phi Fraternity 35
9 Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity 35
10 Bengal Lancers Fraternity 32
11 Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority 27
12 Phi Delta Kappa Sorority 12
13 Iota Chi Rho Fraternity 11
14 Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity 7
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Greek Life- Top 3 Fraternities- Most Donors
The 3 Fraternities with the most donors will each receive 25 standards points to be used this Fall or this Spring.
ALUMNI- Were/are you a member of a Trinity fraternity or sorority? Let us know which one!
Rank Answer Donors
1 Triniteer Fraternity 40
2 Chi Delta Tau Fraternity 37
3 Omega Phi Fraternity 35
4 Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity 35
5 Bengal Lancers Fraternity 32
6 Iota Chi Rho Fraternity 11
7 Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity 7
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Varsity Athletics- Student Athlete Participation % Challenge
The Varsity Sport with the highest % of student-athlete participation will receive an additional $1,000. In the event of a tie, we will look at which team reached the goal first.
Current Students, are you a varsity athlete? If so, select your sport!
Rank Answer Donors
1 Men's Soccer 45
2 Cross Country 42
3 Swimming & Diving 41
4 Baseball 20
5 Track & Field 16
6 Softball 16
7 Volleyball 16
8 Men's Tennis 12
9 Men's Basketball 11
10 Golf 8
11 Women's Tennis 6
12 Women's Soccer 4
13 Football 1
14 Women's Basketball 1
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Varsity Athletics- Alumni Participation % Challenge
The Varsity sport with the highest overall alumni participation percentage will unlock an additional $2,500 from President Vanessa Beasley,
Alumni Varsity Athletes, which sport did you play?
Rank Answer Donors
1 Volleyball 65
2 Football 63
3 Track & Field 51
4 Men's Soccer 48
5 Swimming & Diving 31
6 Cross Country 27
7 Women's Soccer 24
8 Golf 18
9 Baseball 18
10 Men's Basketball 16
11 Softball 15
12 Women's Basketball 13
13 Men's Tennis 8
14 Women's Tennis 8
Ended
$1,869
Baseball Challenge
When Baseball reaches 114 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
114 / 114 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Women's Basketball Challenge
When Women's Basketball reaches 28 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
Completed
$1,869
Football Challenge
When Football reaches 252 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
Completed
2
Match
GOLF $5,000 Challenge- In memory of Tom Ming '95
Alumni from Chi Delta Tau and the Men's Golf Team will match dollar for dollar up to 5k in memory of Tom Ming '95.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$1,869
Women's Soccer Challenge
When Women's Soccer reaches 58 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
58 / 58 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Softball Challenge
When Softball reaches 44 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
44 / 44 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Swimming & Diving BONUS Challenge
Parents Ed and Donna Nelson P'20, P'23 have a challenge for Swimming and Diving. When swimming and diving reaches its 150th donor, they will receive a $5,000 bonus and when they reach their 200th donor they will receive an additional $5,000. Let's go Swimming and Diving!!!
200 / 200 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Women's Tennis Challenge
When Women's Tennis reaches 28 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
28 / 28 Donors
Completed
$1,869
Volleyball Challenge
When Volleyball reaches 34 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
34 / 34 Donors
Completed
Participating Groups
Trinity Fund/Student Scholarships Academics Athletics Entrepreneurship Endowed Funds or Scholarships Student Organizations Club Sports & Recreation Greek Life HCAD Annual Fund KRTU Other Student Activities Critical Funds Other Campus Areas TU Press
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