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The Ouachita Baptist Tigers are the athletic teams that represent Ouachita Baptist University (OBU), a private, coeducational, Baptist university located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The Tigers compete in the NCAA Division II as members of the Great American Conference (GAC) for all sports except football, in which they compete in the NCAA Division III as an independent.

The Tigers’ nickname, “Tigers”, was chosen in 1921 by a vote of the student body. The tiger is a symbol of strength, courage, and determination, all of which are qualities that OBU students and athletes are expected to possess. The tiger has also been associated with Ouachita since the early days of the university, when it was known as Arkadelphia Baptist Academy. A tiger was once kept as a mascot on campus, and the school’s athletic teams were known as the “Tigers” as early as 1890.

The Ouachita Baptist Tigers have a long and storied tradition of athletic excellence. The Tigers have won numerous conference championships and have appeared in several national tournaments. Some of the Tigers’ most notable achievements include:

• Men’s Basketball: National Championship in 1954, NCAA Division II Tournament appearances in 1954, 1956, 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1980, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018
• Women’s Basketball: National Championship in 1983, NCAA Division II Tournament appearances in 1983, 1985, 1987, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021
• Baseball: NCAA Division II World Series appearances in 1985, 1986, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2022
• Football: NCAA Division III National Championship in 1980, NCAA Division III Playoffs appearances in 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

The Ouachita Baptist Tigers are proud of their athletic tradition and continue to strive for excellence in all sports. The Tigers are committed to providing their student-athletes with the opportunity to compete at the highest level while also receiving a quality Christian education.