Innovators Athletics

Go Innovators!

Eight varsity programs, world-class facilities, and a mascot named Spark. Welcome to Capture Ü Athletics.

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Meet Spark the Fox

Our beloved mascot embodies the Innovator spirit: quick, clever, and fiercely competitive. Spark has been firing up crowds at Innovation Arena since 1968. Catch Spark courtside at every home game, leading the student section in cheers.

Varsity Programs

Our Teams

Eight competitive programs in the Great Lakes Athletic Conference.

Men's Basketball

2025-26 Record: 22-8

Season: November – March

Conference tournament semifinalists. Led by All-Conference guard Jaylen Torres.

Women's Basketball

2025-26 Record: 24-5

Season: November – March

Conference champions. Guard Maya Chen named Player of the Year.

Men's Soccer

2025 Record: 14-4-2

Season: August – November

Quarterfinal finish in the national tournament. Three All-Americans on the roster.

Women's Soccer

2025 Record: 16-3-1

Season: August – November

Back-to-back conference titles. Midfielder Ava Rodriguez set the single-season assist record.

Swimming & Diving

2025-26: 3rd at Conference

Season: October – February

Two individual national qualifiers. Diver Kai Nakamura earned All-American honors.

Track & Field

2025-26: 2nd at Conference

Season: Indoor Dec–Mar, Outdoor Mar–Jun

School records broken in the 400m and high jump. Five athletes qualified for nationals.

Volleyball

2025 Record: 20-10

Season: August – November

Returned to the conference semifinals. Setter Jordan Blake led the league in assists per set.

Tennis

2025-26 Record: 12-4

Season: February – May

Conference runner-up. No. 1 singles player Sofia Petrov ranked 18th nationally.

Where Champions Train

Athletic Facilities

Over $120 million invested in state-of-the-art venues that rival Division I programs.

Innovation Arena

8,000-seat arena and home court for basketball and volleyball. LED video boards, premium club seating, and a student section known as The Forge.

Aquatic Center

50-meter competition pool with spectator seating for 1,200. Separate diving well with 1m, 3m, and platform boards. Opened 2023.

Track & Field Complex

NCAA-certified 400m outdoor track with Mondo surface, plus a 200m indoor facility. Seating for 3,500 spectators at outdoor events.

Tennis Courts

12 outdoor hard courts and a 6-court indoor facility with climate control. Hosts the annual Great Lakes Conference championship.

Innovator Field

4,200-seat soccer-specific stadium with natural grass, press box, and video replay. Also used for intramural and club sports.

Athletic Performance Center

Dedicated strength and conditioning facility for varsity athletes. Sports medicine clinic, hydrotherapy pools, and nutrition bar on-site.

Mark Your Calendar

Upcoming Games

April 5, 2026

Women's Soccer vs. Lakeside State

Innovator Field — 2:00 PM • Senior Day

April 8, 2026

Tennis vs. Midwest Technical

Indoor Tennis Center — 3:00 PM

April 12, 2026

Track & Field Invitational

Track Complex — 10:00 AM • All-day meet

April 15, 2026

Swimming — Conference Championship Prelims

Aquatic Center — 9:00 AM

April 19, 2026

Men's Soccer vs. Prairie College

Innovator Field — 7:00 PM • Under the lights

April 26, 2026

Volleyball vs. Great Lakes Rivals

Innovation Arena — 6:00 PM • Rivalry Night

Fund Your Future

Athletic Scholarships

Over $4 million in athletic scholarships awarded annually across all eight programs.

Scholarship Amount Eligibility
Innovator Excellence Award Full Tuition Top recruits with 3.5+ GPA
Spark Spirit Scholarship $15,000 / year Demonstrated leadership & athletic ability
Conference Achievement Grant $10,000 / year All-conference athletes maintaining 3.0+ GPA
Walk-On Opportunity Fund $5,000 / year Non-recruited athletes who earn a roster spot

How to Apply

Athletic scholarships are coordinated through each sport's coaching staff. Complete your admissions application first, then fill out the Athletic Recruit Questionnaire linked on each team's page. Coaches begin outreach in the fall of your junior year.

Our student-athletes are innovators on and off the field. We build programs that develop character, resilience, and excellence — skills that last a lifetime beyond the final whistle.
Marcus Johnson

Director of Athletics, Capture University

Become an Innovator

Join the Innovators

Whether you are a top recruit or a dedicated walk-on, there is a place for you in Capture Ü Athletics. Start your journey today.

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