![]() The majority of our teams will be playing in divisions, which will make a positive impact on student-athlete welfare due to decreased travel time. It was an honor to be invited to join this group of institutions that possess a strong vision for the future and will challenge us to continue to grow as an athletic department and as an institution. “We believe that the future of SUU Athletics as a member of the WAC will provide exciting opportunities for our student-athletes, coaches and fans. “The opportunity to become a member of the WAC is very exciting for us,” SUU Director of Athletics Debbie Corum said. The Thunderbirds will be joining the WAC ahead of the 2022-23 season, leaving the remainder of the current athletic season and the 2021-22 season to be played in the Big Sky Conference. The other division will include Southern Utah along with Dixie State University, New Mexico State University, Grand Canyon University, California Baptist University, Seattle University and Utah Valley University. One division will consist of the Texas-based institutions including current WAC members Tarleton State University and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The additions will create a 13-team conference that will be divided into two divisions for team sports other than football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball. This is a win-win opportunity for SUU and we look forward to the future.” Being a member of the WAC also creates new athletic rivalries that our alumni and fans are excited about. “We join a group of universities that is growing in enrollment and a conference that is poised for the future. “Southern Utah University is honored to join the WAC and help lead the resurgence of this great conference,” said SUU President Scott L Wyatt. ![]() ![]() Austin from the Southland Conference, bringing back FCS football to the Western Athletic Conference. It was announced today that the Thunderbirds will be joining the league, along with Abilene Christian, Lamar, Sam Houston State and Stephen F. ![]() Southern Utah Announces Move to Western Athletic ConferenceĬontinuing the traditional relationship between the state of Utah and the Western Athletic Conference, Southern Utah University announced today that it will join the WAC effective July 1, 2022. ![]()
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