Conference Realignment News

With their move to D3, the St. Francis Red Flash are changing to the Red Wolves.

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Will be moving to D2 Gulf South Conference as a non-football member.

Wolf Pack howling: Loyola University New Orleans moving from NAIA to NCAA Wolf Pack howling: Loyola University New Orleans moving from NAIA to NCAA

For those unfamiliar with the NCCAA, you can be a member and a member of other organizations at the same time.

Azusa Pacific University and Selma University to Join the NCCAA in 2026-27 Greenville, SC - The National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) is excited to introduced two new institutions starting in the 2026-27 academic year in Azusa Pacific University and Selma University.

D2 Mississippi College officially changes name to Mississippi Christian. https://www.wlbt.com/2026/06/01/mississippi-college-officially-changes-name-mississippi-christian-university/ #

Mississippi College officially changes name to Mississippi Christian University Mississippi College, the state’s oldest institution of higher learning, has officially become Mississippi Christian University, effective June 1.

https://mascac.com/news/2025-26_News/Castleton_Release

Vermont State-Castleton to Join MASCAC as Ninth Core Member in 2027-2028 The Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Council of Presidents and Commissioner Angela Baumann are excited to announce that Vermont State University Castleton will be joining the MASCAC as a core member effective in the 2027-28 academic year. The Spartans will compete in all 2...

Another NAIA school having problems. Oakland City to cut undergrad programs and sports.

OCU announces layoffs, cuts undergraduate programs This comes as more than 100 employees tell us they still have not received their paycheck.

D2 Simon Fraser to join Canada West.

Canada West announces acceptance of Simon Fraser University as probationary member KELOWNA – Canada West has officially accepted Simon Fraser University (SFU) as a probationary member, following the conclusion of the conference’s...

Wichita State drops men's and women's golf.

Wichita State Discontinues Men’s and Women’s Golf Programs Photo via Wichita State AthleticsWichita State University announced Tuesday that it is discontinuing its NCAA men’s and women’s golf programs, effective immediately.The decision follows what the university described as a comprehensive evaluation of its athletics portfolio and resource allocation...

D2 Montevallo drops swimming and tennis

UM eliminates swimming, tennis programs The UM Board of Trustees voted to eliminate swimming and tennis during its meeting on Friday, May 1.

Tennis teams are dropping like flies. Now UND cuts both men's and women's teams.

North Dakota Athletics announces discontinuation of tennis programs - KVRR Local News PHOTO/RUSSELL HONS GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND ATHLETICS)– The University of North Dakota announced on Thursday, April 30, 2026 the discontinuation of its men’s and women’s tennis programs effective immediately. “This is a difficult day for our department and our community,” said Director of At...