Champions on the field. Scholars in the classroom. Leaders for life.
Warrior teams have gained a national reputation for their athletic prowess, academic achievements and commitment to serving others.
Five times, Westmont has placed in the top ten of the Learfield Directors’ Cup final standings. The award measures overall strength and success of collegiate athletic programs at national champion-ships. Westmont ranked sixth in 2017-18, eighth in 2016-17, and seventh in 2001-02 and 1998-99. Warrior athletes succeed in Westmont’s rigorous academic environment. 231 Warriors earned 2024-25 Academic All-PacWest honors.
THE MISSION OF WESTMONT ATHLETICS
Westmont College Athletics is a community committed to cultivating maturity of mind, body and spirit through the rigorous pursuit of athletic excellence, integrated learning and Christ-centered leadership.
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You’re not choosing between athletics and academics, you’re mastering both.
Strong. Driven. Faithful.
Westmont Athletics is where discipline meets purpose. Here, student-athletes pursue excellence in competition, in the classroom, and in their faith, developing the character and leadership that lasts far beyond the game.
Warriors in Action
From early morning practices to late-night study sessions, Westmont student-athletes bring passion, grit, and purpose to everything they do. Hear directly from them as they reflect on team accomplishments, personal growth, and what it means to compete with heart on and off the field.
In 2024, 85% of Westmont athletes indicated they grew spiritually through their athletic experience at Westmont.
Westmont Baseball earned its highest NCAA Division II national ranking in program history.
“Quite honestly, I came into Westmont pretty lost in my faith and unsure of where I stood in my relationship with God. Through the team, I was given a safe space to wrestle with various things and work through my questions in community with others.”
Alumni Stories
Kate | Swimming For me, the most important part of being a student-athlete at Westmont is representing Christ through being a selfless teammate and a humble, hard-working athlete.
Brady | Baseball Being a student-athlete at Westmont is a great privilege...to represent the school both on the field and in the classroom.
Jessie | Volleyball The one thing that has remained consistent (as a student-athlete at Westmont) is the incredible support from not only my teammates and coaches but all staff, professors, students, and other teams on campus who have taken the time to encourage and inspire our growth.
Facilities
Westmont’s beautifully designed athletic fields offer spectacular mountain and ocean views and attract elite athletes, including Olympians, who come to train. Award-winning facilities have hosted several events, including the MLB Area Code Tryouts, where Major League scouts and college coaches select players for the prestigious five-day competition in August.
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Camps
Prospect Camps
Compete, be evaluated, and connect with Westmont coaches as you experience firsthand what it means to play at the next level the Warrior Way.
2026 Summer Camps
Your camper will jump into the action, discover awesome new skills, and hang out with our incredible Westmont coaches and student-athletes.
Elite Coaching and Mentorship
Outstanding coaches provide personal guidance on the field and in life. These caring and capable mentors prepare athletes for challenges facing them in athletic competition, in the classroom and in life after graduation. Learn More
“Endeavoring to excel as a student-athlete at Westmont will stretch you outside your comfort zone as you challenge your body, mind and soul to maximize your talents both in and out of the athletic arena. You develop the skills, habits and character that will stay with you long after your athletic career has ended.”
–Kirsten Moore, Women’s Basketball Head Coach
“Athletics can be an integral part of a liberal arts education as it adds breadth and depth to a student’s life. Athletics is about relationships which develop through a shared commitment to strive for excellence in sports competition. A coach is the most successful when they help to transform a student’s perspective about their self-worth through the physical, emotional, social and spiritual development involved in the athletic training process.”
–Russell Smelley, Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach
Financial Aid and Scholarships
95% of first-year and transfer students at Westmont receive academic scholarships, talent-based and athletic scholarships and/or need-based grants.
Each Warrior team offers athletic scholarships to outstanding recruits. Coaches use a variety of criteria in awarding this aid. Athletes may also qualify for academic or need-based assistance through a combined financial aid package. Westmont encourages everyone to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
WESBYS
April 26, 4-6pm, 2026
Celebrating the top athletic achievements and standout performers from Westmont’s sports teams.
The Golden Eagle Awards
Beginning in 1995, Westmont Athletics has honored an athlete from each intercollegiate team with the Golden Eagle Award. The honor is given to an athlete for their accomplishments athletically, academically, spiritually and socially. Each recipient must be at least a sophomore in standing, possess a minimum 3.2 GPA and have the nomination and support of their coach. Learn More
Junior forward Molly Garnand tied her career scoring record with 22 points to lead Westmont Women's Basketball to a 62-49 win over Fresno Pacific.
Westmont's inaugural head coach of STUNT, which begins in fall 2026, has deep roots in the Santa Barbara community and significant experience.
Westmont Swim dove into the new year by competing at the Chris Knorr Invitational at California Lutheran, winning the tri-meet, posting 802 points to the Regals 751.
Westmont Athletics is thrilled to announce the addition of STUNT, one of the fastest-growing women’s sports in the nation. Combining the athleticism of cheer, dance, and gymnastics, Stunt celebrates teamwork, precision, and power. The program is inviting student-athletes eager to make history as members of Westmont’s newest team.
The NCAA announced on November 20 that Westmont College is one of 43 Division II schools to receive the President's Award for Academic Excellence. The award is given out to schools that achieve an Academic Success Rate of 90% or higher. Westmont's rate was 92%.