MIU Athletics News
The nature of life is to grow — and now Pioneer student-athletes will compete in Nike uniforms and equipment across all sports programs.
Maharishi International University Athletics is proud to announce the hiring of Rafael Muniz de Araújo as the Head Coach of the MIU Women’s Soccer program.
The Maharishi International University (MIU) Pioneers League of Legends team is set to compete in the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) Playoffs next week following an outstanding regular season performance.
Maharishi International University Athletics is proud to announce the hiring of Eric Sturgis as the new Head Coach of the Men’s and Women’s Tennis programs, marking the launch of an exciting new chapter for Pioneer Tennis.
The Maharishi International University Pioneers earned a hard-fought 2–1 series victory over Arkansas Tech University (ATU Green) on February 19 at 8:00 p.m. in week three of the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) Division 5 League of Legends competition. Across three high-intensity games, MIU demonstrated adaptability, strategic awareness, and composure under pressure to remain undefeated in conference play.
The MIU Pioneers secured a decisive 2–0 victory over California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) in a late-night League of Legends matchup on Thursday.
The MIU Pioneers League of Legends team opened the Spring 2026 season with a strong statement, earning a 2–0 sweep over Ithaca College in their first official match of the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC).
Maharishi International University Athletics is proud to announce the hiring of Romel Bryant as the new Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball program, marking the beginning of an exciting new era for Pioneer Basketball.
Maharishi International University Athletics is proud to announce the launch of its Women’s Soccer program, with competition set to begin in Fall 2026. Alongside this historic addition to Pioneer Athletics, MIU has named Taylor Cool as the first Head Coach in program history.
The MIU Men’s Soccer program is excited to announce the start of its Winter Youth Soccer Clinic, running from January 21, 2026 through March 4, 2026, at the MIU Field House. Designed for young athletes, this clinic offers a fun, structured, and educational soccer experience during the winter season, all in an indoor environment. The clinic is open to both boys and girls.
Maharishi International University (MIU) has officially been selected as one of only 13 universities in the United States to join the prestigious Gen.G Practicum Abroad program, an initiative that provides students with a three-week immersive educational experience in Seoul, South Korea, led by one of the world's top esports organizations.
The MIU Men’s Soccer team completed a challenging three-day trip across North Iowa, facing Northwestern College, Morningside University, and Briar Cliff University. The Pioneers fell 3–1 to Northwestern, 7–0 to Morningside, and earned a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Briar Cliff. Throughout the trip, goalkeeper Juan Jose delivered an impressive series of double-digit saves, anchoring the defense and exemplifying MIU’s determination and spirit on the field.
In a thrilling and hard-fought match, the MIU men's soccer team came away with a 3-3 tie against an experienced William Penn University squad in its final home game of the season at the MIU Unified Field.
The Maharishi International University Men’s Soccer team delivered an impressive performance on their home turf, earning a hard-fought 2-1 win over St. Ambrose University. With precise teamwork, early scoring, and solid defensive execution, the Pioneers showcased their continued growth and determination this season.
The Pioneers began their League of Legends campaign with a competitive placement series highlighted by a dominant win and two closely contested matches against Texas Tech University.
Over 100 fans packed the MIU Unified Field as the Pioneers kicked off their home campaign with a spirited 1-1 draw against Southeastern.
