Athletics

January 21, 2021
ESPN’s Brooke Weisbrod Joining PNW Basketball Broadcast Team
Purdue University Northwest athletics is thrilled to welcome Brooke Weisbrod to the PNW basketball airwaves as a color analyst this season.
January 14, 2021
PNW Student-Athletes Post Another Record-Breaking Semester in the Classroom
Following the conclusion of the Fall 2020 semester, the Purdue University Northwest Athletics Department once again is proud to announce impressive GPA results earned by PNW Pride student-athletes.
December 9, 2020
The Times: Pandemic or Not, It’s Game On for Purdue Northwest Esports in Inaugural Season
In the Northwest Indiana Times, Mike Clark shares a look at the exhibition season for PNW's newest sport: esports.
November 19, 2020
Hammond Couple’s Donations Benefit Purdue Northwest Athletics Program
The generous donations by Richard (Dick) and Donelle Weiss provide a new opportunity for Purdue Northwest student-athletes to be able to develop their strength and agility year-round.
November 12, 2020
GLIAC Council of Presidents and Chancellors Approve Winter and Spring Competition Calendar
The Great Lakes intercollegiate Athletic Conference Council of Presidents and Chancellors approved the winter and spring competition calendar Tuesday based on evolving COVID-19 testing, travel and venue protocols.
August 12, 2020
GLIAC Council of Presidents Votes to Suspend All Sports Competition
Following a thorough evaluation of all COVID-19 risks and safety protocols the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Council of Presidents and Chancellors voted unanimously on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 to suspend all sports competition until January 1, 2021
July 27, 2020
Purdue Northwest Announces Update for 2020 Fall Season
With the health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans in mind, the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Council of Presidents voted Friday to play a conference-only schedule during the Fall 2020 sports season and evaluate the feasibility of league competition on a sport-by-sport basis.
May 27, 2020
PNW Student-Athletes Set New GPA Record
PNW Athletics set a new record with a 3.43 GPA during the 2020 spring semester. In their quest for academic excellence, all 13 NCAA varsity programs finished with a team GPA of 3.0 or higher for the second consecutive semester.
March 19, 2020
PNW Athletics Announces Justin Bragg as Head Coach of Esports
The Purdue University Northwest Athletics Department is proud to announce the hiring of Justin Bragg as the Pride's first Esports Head Coach.
February 17, 2020
Purdue Northwest Athletics announces addition of Esports
The Purdue University Northwest Pride announced the addition of Esports as PNW’s 14th varsity athletic program.