Athletics

Pace coach Carrie Seymor talking to women's basketball team courtside

Athletics

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NCAA Division II Northeast 10 Athletics

Pace University student athletes are empowered to excel in both academics and athletics. Based on the Westchester campus, Pace’s NCAA Division II sports teams benefit from cutting-edge facilities that support training and competition at the highest level. From a recent national title to NCAA tournament appearances, Pace’s teams bring competitive excellence, while support systems and spirit squads build an unbeatable sense of community and pride on campus.

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Athletic Scholarships

Pace offers NCAA Division II athletic scholarships, providing partial aid to support and recognize talented student-athletes.

3.41 Average GPA

Pace student-athletes 2024-25 average GPA

Nationally Ranked

Several Pace University athletics consistently rank in the national top 25.

Athletic Facilities

Pace University's Northwell Stadium: The stage for Pace Football, Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse, Men’s and Women’s Soccer.

Pace's University's Ann and Alfred Goldstein Health, Fitness, and Recreation Center: View of the eight-lane pool.

Pace University's Joseph R. Iannielo Field House.

Pace University's Peter X. Finnerty Field: The home turf for Pace Baseball and Field Hockey.

NORTHWELL STADIUM: The stage for Pace Football, Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Northwell Stadium energizes 1,100 fans with FieldTurf, stadium lights, a high-def videoboard, and a press box for prime views and replays.

ANN AND ALFRED GOLDSTEIN HEALTH, FITNESS, AND RECREATION CENTER: The heartbeat of Pace athletics, Goldstein hosts Men’s and Women’s Basketball and Volleyball in a 2,400-seat arena featuring Spalding Arena Renegade hoops. This dynamic center also offers a fitness center, cardio theater, eight-lane pool, weight training, and studio spaces for Zumba®, yoga, kickboxing, and more.

JOSEPH R. IANNIELLO FIELD HOUSE: This 14,010-sq.-ft. facility brings together a top-of-the-line strength and conditioning center, locker rooms, equipment storage, and an athletic training room to support every Setter athlete.

PACE SOFTBALL FIELD: Exclusively for Pace Softball since 2017, this field features bleacher seating, dual batting tunnels, bullpens, and a press box for game-day excitement.

PETER X. FINNERTY FIELD: The home turf for Pace Baseball and Field Hockey, Finnerty Field is fully equipped with FieldTurf, lights, batting cages, seating, and a press box to elevate every game.

Power Up Your Play

Join Our Winning Esports Teams

Pace Esports offers three levels of competitive teams (Varsity, Academy, Club) for six of the most popular esports titles today: League of Legends, Valorant, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Rocket League, Overwatch, and Fortnite. Students on the New York City and Westchester campuses can get involved whether they’re new to competition or aiming to play at the highest level. Pace Esports has already led to success, including two Open Division ECAC National Championships in SSBU and Valorant.

Group of Pace University student competing at Esports.

Return of Men’s Soccer

Beginning fall 2025, the Setters will play a full schedule competing in the Northeast 10 Conference.

Women’s Lacrosse First NE10 Championship Win

Women’s Lacrosse built on their historic 2023 NCAA Division II National Championship with a NE10 Championship in 2024, NCAA Tournament appearances in each of the last two seasons, and earning multiple All-America honors.

Pace Softball No. 4 in the Country

Over the past 10 seasons, Pace has made seven NCAA Tournament appearances, captured its first two NE10 Championships, and in 2025, set a program record with 48 wins—finishing the season ranked No. 4 in the nation.

Softball Records Historic Year, Ending with Final Four Appearance

With a 27-game win streak, an NE10 title, and their first-ever NCAA Division II Championship appearance, Pace Softball’s 2025 season redefined what it means to dominate—and inspire.

Check Out the Champs

98% of student-athletes secure employment

As a Pace athlete, you get the best of both worlds: a vibrant campus just outside NYC and direct access to internships and connections that launch careers. Here, you’re part of a team and a legacy of champions who work hard, dream big, and are ready to succeed on every level. 98% of the Class of 2023 Pace student-athletes secured employment, pursued further education, or served in the military within six months of graduation—launching careers at top-tier employers like IBM, Morgan Stanley, PwC, the Walt Disney Company, and more.