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Sports & Recreation

Development of the body is just as important as development of the mind. The W offers state-of-the-art facilities and programming to help you find the balance.
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Stark Recreation Center

Campus Recreation strives to provide quality recreation opportunities for the MUW community and to create a safe environment that fosters development of the mind and body. Visit the Campus Recreation website.

Intramural Sports

The MUW Intramural Program offers a wide variety of individual, dual and team sport activities for women, men, and coed groups throughout the academic year.  Intramurals is a fun way to meet new people, become physically active and participate in friendly competition.  The atmosphere is informal to encourage participation for enjoyment of the activity rather than superior performance abilities.  Visit the Intramural Sports website.

The W Aquatic Center

Whether you want to learn to swim or want to get in a few laps between classes, the natatorium is the place for you. View the Aquatic Center website.

Rec Fitness

Fitness and Wellness at MUW Campus Recreation provides a diverse schedule of programs/classes to help our campus acquire and maintain balance for a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise.  View the Rec Fitness website.

Plymouth Bluff Center

Located in a secluded area high above the old Tombigbee River Channel near Columbus, Mississippi, the Plymouth Bluff Center is a 190-acre educational and recreational facility. This unique center in the beautiful woodlands of east central Mississippi provides the ideal setting for learning, growth, and recreation in a natural setting. Visit the Plymouth Bluff website.

The W Athletics

Athletics Latest News

24 January 2020

  • Zeradjanin Leads Owls Past Champion Christian, 85-74
    COLUMBUS, Miss. – Freshman guard Milos Zeradjanin led his team for the first time this season in a hard-fought 85-74 victory over Champion Christian Thursday afternoon in Emma ‘Ody’ Pohl Gymnasium. The Zemun, Serbia native put up a game-high 20 points with 4 rebounds, 6 assists, and one block to propel The W ahead in its eighth win of the season.
  • Taylor and Frazier Record Double-Doubles in 69-65 Victory Over Tougaloo
    COLUMBUS, Miss. – Seniors Autumn Taylor and My’Neka Frazier recorded double-doubles in the Owls 69-65 victory over in-state rival Tougaloo College on Wednesday night in Emma ‘Ody’ Pohl Gymnasium. Taylor, a guard from Newton, Miss., led The W in scoring with 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Frazier, a forward from McComb, Miss., led the Owls in rebounding with 14 boards and 16 points.
  • Track and Field Competes at the Emory Crossplex Showdown
    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Owls men’s and women’s track and field teams competed at the Emory Crossplex Showdown on Sunday, Jan. 19 at the Birmingham Crossplex in Birmingham, Ala. This was the Owls second competition of the inaugural season and there were improvements all around.
  • Women's Basketball Falls 70-52 at Oakwood
    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Senior forward My’Neka Frazier recorded her ninth double-double of the season in the 70-52 loss at Oakwood University Sunday afternoon. The McComb, Miss. native tallied a team-high 18 points and a game-high 12 rebounds against the fellow USCAA-institution.
  • Jones Scores Career-High 32 Points in 99-86 Victory Over Campbellsville
    SOMERSET, Ky. – The Owls men’s basketball team improves to 7-10 with a 99-86 victory over Campbellsville University – Somerset on Saturday afternoon. Tavonta Jones led The W offense with a career-high 32 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double.

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