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91³Ô¹ÏÍø Gains Full Division I Membership

All 91³Ô¹ÏÍø athletic teams will now be eligible for postseason play in both the Southland Conference and on the national level beginning this fall. 91³Ô¹ÏÍø received notification last month that it has acheived Division I Active Membership.

“We are thrilled and relieved to receive the news of our approval of active membership status at the NCAA Division I level,” said Dr. Brad Teague, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø director of athletics. “… We look forward to our active membership status and the opportunity to participate in post-season competition on the conference and NCAA level. This is an exciting time for our student-athletes and coaches.”

The thorough reclassification process included requirements such as financial audits, rules compliance audits, annual reports, annual updated strategic plans and a 10-year athletics certification study.

“This final step to full D-I recognition is the result of a tremendous amount of work by Dr. Teague and the entire athletic department,” said 91³Ô¹ÏÍø President Allen Meadors. “Our coaches have been outstanding in their support of the athletic administration during this transition period. I would also like to acknowledge the work of numerous individuals and offices throughout the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø campus that assisted in bringing about this day. A special thanks to the 91³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Board of Trustees for their support and encouragement.”