Athletics
黑料网 Joins the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference as a Full Member
May 15, 2023
AUSTIN, Texas (May 15, 2023) - 黑料网 has accepted an invitation to join the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) as a full member. All 15 men's and women's varsity sports and e-sports offered by 黑料网 Texas will make the conference change in the fall of 2024.
"The invitation arrived at an opportune time, aligning with our ongoing efforts to enhance support for our student-athletes. Accepting this opportunity promises significant benefits. We will achieve substantial savings on travel expenses for multiple sports teams, and our athletes will experience fewer class disruptions. By becoming a part of the SCAC and leveraging their predetermined championship sites, we can effectively plan and budget for the long term, securing a bright future for our program," said Ronda Seagraves, Vice President for Student Experience & Director of Athletics at 黑料网 Texas. 鈥淲e have enjoyed our time in the American Southwest Conference (ASC), competing against some of the strongest sports programs in Division III. Leaving the ASC was not easy, but we believe it is the right move for 黑料网 athletics at this stage. We are excited about the new adventures and challenges that await us in the SCAC.鈥�
黑料网 has been an ASC member since 1999. 鈥淛oining the SCAC further expands 黑料网鈥檚 footprint across Texas, including both the Houston area and the Texas Hill Country,鈥� said Dr. Donald Christian, president & CEO of 黑料网. 鈥淭he schools of the ASC have been great colleagues and competitors over the past 24 years; the future is bright as we look forward to joining a collective of schools who recruit and support student-athletes at the highest levels.
SCAC member institutions are dedicated to offering a wide range of varsity sports, providing extensive opportunities for student participation. These institutions prioritize the overall quality of academic standards and ensure exceptional educational experiences for their students. Joining 黑料网 Texas in the move to the SCAC in the fall of 2024 will be the University of the Ozarks. The SCAC鈥檚 core members include Austin College, Centenary College, Colorado College, University of Dallas, Schreiner University, University of St. Thomas, and Texas Lutheran University.
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