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Atlantic Sun Conference
| Atlantic Sun Conference (A-Sun) |
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| Established | 1978 |
| Association | NCAA |
| Division | Division I non-football |
| Members | 10 |
| Sports fielded | 17 (men's: 8; women's: 9) |
| Region | Southeastern United States |
| Former names | Trans America Athletic Conference (1978–2001) |
| Headquarters | Macon, Georgia |
| Commissioner | Ted Gumbart (since 2007) |
| Website | atlanticsun.org |
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The Atlantic Sun Conference (A-Sun) is a college athletic conference operating in the Southeastern United States. The conference participates in the NCAA's Division I; it does not sponsor football. The conference was established in 1978 as the Trans America Athletic Conference (TAAC).[1] Its headquarters are in Macon, Georgia.
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Membership history
Current members
| Institution | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Joined | Nickname |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | Nashville, Tennessee | 1890 | Private | 5,800 | 2001-02 | Bruins |
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, Tennessee | 1911 | Public | 15,530 | 2005-06 | Buccaneers |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, Florida | 1991 | Public | 10,560 | 2007-08 | Eagles |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, Florida | 1934 | Private | 3,400 | 1998-99 | Dolphins |
| Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, Georgia | 1963 | Public | 20,600 | 2005-06 | Owls |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, Tennessee | 1891 | Private | 3,000 | 2003-04 | Bisons |
| Mercer University | Macon, Georgia | 1833 | Private | 8,200 | 1978-79 | Bears |
| University of North Florida | Jacksonville, Florida | 1969 | Public | 16,500 | 2005-06 | Ospreys |
| University of South Carolina Upstate | Spartanburg, South Carolina | 1967 | Public | 4,500 | 2007-08 | Spartans |
| Stetson University | DeLand, Florida | 1883 | Private | 2,200 | 1985-86 | Hatters |
Future members
| Institution | Location | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Joining | Nickname |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights, Kentucky | 1968 | Public | 15,405 | 2012-13 | Norse |
Belmont University will be leaving the A-Sun for the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) in 2012.[2] Northern Kentucky University, which is transitioning from NCAA Division II sports to Division I, will join the A-Sun in 2012.[3]
Former members
| Institution | Joined | Left | New Conference | Classification |
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| Oklahoma City University | 1978–79 | 1978–79 | Sooner Conference | NAIA Division I |
| The University of Texas–Pan American | 1978–79 | 1979–80 | Great West | NCAA Division I non-football[4] |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe[5] | 1978–79 | 1981–82 | Sun Belt | NCAA Division I FBS |
| Houston Baptist University | 1978–79 | 1988–89 | Great West[6] | NCAA Division I FCS[7] |
| Hardin-Simmons University | 1978–79 | 1989–90 | American Southwest | NCAA Division III |
| Centenary College of Louisiana | 1978–79 | 1998–99 | American Southwest | NCAA Division III |
| Samford University | 1978–79 | 2002–03 | SoCon | NCAA Division I FCS |
| Northwestern State University | 1979–80 | 1983-84 | Southland | NCAA Division I FCS |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | 1979–80 | 1990–91 | Sun Belt | NCAA Division I FBS[8] |
| Georgia Southern University | 1979–80 | 1991–92 | SoCon | NCAA Division I FCS |
| Georgia State University | 1983–84 | 2004–05 | Sun Belt (2013) | NCAA Division I FBS[9] |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | 1986–87 | 1990–91 | Southland | NCAA Division I FCS[10] |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | 1991–92 | 1996–97 | Southland | NCAA Division I FCS |
| Florida International University | 1990–91 | 1997–98 | Sun Belt | NCAA Division I FBS |
| College of Charleston | 1991–92 | 1997–98 | SoCon | NCAA Division I FCS[11] |
| University of Central Florida | 1992–93 | 2004–05 | C-USA[12] | NCAA Division I FBS |
| Florida Atlantic University | 1993–94 | 2005–06 | Sun Belt | NCAA Division I FBS |
| Jacksonville State University | 1995–96 | 2002–03 | OVC | NCAA Division I FCS |
| Troy University | 1997–98 | 2004–05 | Sun Belt | NCAA Division I FBS |
| Gardner-Webb University | 2002–03 | 2007–08 | Big South | NCAA Division I FCS |
| Campbell University | 1994–95 | 2010–11 | Big South | NCAA Division I FCS[13] |
Membership timeline
- Northeast Louisiana became the University of Louisiana at Monroe (Louisiana–Monroe) in 1999.
- Pan American now brands itself for athletic purposes as UTPA, but media generally refer to the school by its more complete name of Texas–Pan American.
All sports championships
The Jesse C. Fletcher and Sherman Day Trophies are awarded each year to the top men's and women's program in the conference. The Bill Bibb Trophy, combining the men's and women's results for the best overall program, was first awarded in 2006-07; East Tennessee State has won all five years it has been awarded.[14]
Men's All Sports: Jesse C. Fletcher Trophy
| Year | Champion |
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| 1978-79 | Oklahoma City |
| 1979-80 | Northeast Louisiana |
| 1980-81 | Northeast Louisiana |
| 1981-82 | Northeast Louisiana |
| 1982-83 | Georgia Southern |
| 1983-84 | Centenary |
| 1984-85 | Georgia Southern |
| 1985-86 | Houston Baptist |
| 1986-87 | Georgia Southern |
| 1987-88 | Georgia Southern |
| 1988-89 | Georgia Southern |
| 1989-90 | Georgia Southern |
| 1990-91 | Georgia Southern |
| 1991-92 | Florida International |
| 1992-93 | Florida International |
| 1993-94 | Florida International |
| 1994-95 | Central Florida |
| 1995-96 | Central Florida |
| 1996-97 | Florida International |
| 1997-98 | Georgia State |
| 1998-99 | Central Florida |
| 1999-00 | Georgia State |
| 2000-01 | Georgia State |
| 2001-02 | Georgia State |
| 2002-03 | Central Florida |
| 2003-04 | Central Florida |
| 2004-05 | Central Florida |
| 2005-06 | East Tennessee State |
| 2006-07 | East Tennessee State |
| 2007-08 | East Tennessee State |
| 2008-09 | East Tennessee State |
| 2009-10 | East Tennessee State |
| 2010-11 | East Tennessee State |
Women's All Sport: Sherman Day Trophy
| Year | Champion |
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| 1978-79 | None |
| 1979-80 | None |
| 1980-81 | None |
| 1981-82 | None |
| 1982-83 | None |
| 1983-84 | None |
| 1984-85 | None |
| 1985-86 | Stetson, Georgia State |
| 1986-87 | Stetson |
| 1987-88 | Georgia State |
| 1988-89 | Georgia State |
| 1989-90 | Georgia State |
| 1990-91 | Florida International |
| 1991-92 | Florida International |
| 1992-93 | Georgia State |
| 1993-94 | Florida International |
| 1994-95 | Campbell |
| 1995-96 | Central Florida |
| 1996-97 | Central Florida |
| 1997-98 | Georgia State |
| 1998-99 | Central Florida |
| 1999-00 | Georgia State |
| 2000-01 | Georgia State |
| 2001-02 | Central Florida |
| 2002-03 | Central Florida |
| 2003-04 | Central Florida |
| 2004-05 | Central Florida |
| 2005-06 | Florida Atlantic |
| 2006-07 | East Tennessee State |
| 2007-08 | Jacksonville |
| 2008-09 | Jacksonville |
| 2009-10 | Kennesaw State |
| 2010-11 | Jacksonville |
Conference facilities
Departing members in red. Future members in gray.
| School | Basketball arena | Capacity | Baseball stadium | Capacity | Soccer stadium | Capacity |
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| Belmont | Curb Event Center | 5,085 | E. S. Rose Park | N/A | E.S. Rose Park | N/A |
| East Tennessee State | ETSU/Mountain States Health Alliance Athletic Center | 8,000 | Thomas Stadium | 3,800 | Summers-Taylor Stadium | 850 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | Alico Arena | 4,500 | Swanson Stadium | 1,500 | FGCU Soccer Complex | 1,000 |
| Jacksonville | Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena (men) Swisher Gymnasium (women) |
14,091 1,500 |
John Sessions Stadium | 1,500 | Ashley Sports Complex | 500 |
| Kennesaw State | KSU Convocation Center | 4,792 | Fred Stillwell Stadium | 1,200 | KSU Soccer Stadium | 8,300 |
| Lipscomb | Allen Arena | 5,028 | Ken Dugan Field at Stephen Lee Marsh Stadium | 1,500 | Lipscomb Soccer Complex | 600 |
| Mercer | University Center | 3,200 | Claude Smith Field | 500 | Bear Field | 500 |
| North Florida | UNF Arena | 5,800 | Harmon Stadium | 1,000 | Hodges Stadium | 9,300 |
| Northern Kentucky | The Bank of Kentucky Center | 9,400 | Bill Aker Baseball Complex | 500 | NKU Soccer Stadium | 1,000 |
| Stetson | Edmunds Center | 5,000 | Melching Field at Conrad Park | 2,500 | Stetson Soccer Complex | 500 |
| USC Upstate | G. B. Hodge Center | 1,535 | Cleveland S. Harley Baseball Park | 500 | County U. Soccer Stadium | 300 |
Championships
Notes and references
- ^ [1]
- ^ "Belmont moving to Ohio Valley Conference in 2012-13". USA Today. December 7, 2011. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/2011-05-13-belmont-ohio-valley-conference_N.htm. Retrieved December 7, 2011.
- ^ "Northern Kentucky to Join Atlantic Sun" (Press release). Atlantic Sun Conference. December 8, 2011. http://www.atlanticsun.org/mbasketball/news/2011-12/5920/northern-kentucky-to-join-atlantic-sun/. Retrieved December 14, 2011.
- ^ The Great West Conference competed in football at the Division I FCS level from 2004 through 2011. However, UTPA has never sponsored the sport.
- ^ The University of Louisiana at Monroe did not adopt its current name until 1999. When it was a TAAC member, it was known as Northeast Louisiana University.
- ^ Houston Baptist has announced that it will leave the Great West for the Southland Conference in 2013..
- ^ Although the Great West Conference competes in football at the Division I FCS level, Houston Baptist does not sponsor the sport. It will add a football program in 2014 and compete in the Southland Conference.
- ^ Although the Sun Belt Conference competes in football at the Division I FBS level, Arkansas-Little Rock does not sponsor the sport.
- ^ Georgia State did not start its football program until 2010.
- ^ Although the Southland Conference competes in football at the Division I FCS level, UTSA did not sponsor the sport until 2011. It never competed in the Southland Conference in football; it started a two-year transition to FBS in 2011 and will join the WAC in 2012.
- ^ Although the Southern Conference competes in football at the Division I FCS level, the College of Charleston does not sponsor the sport.
- ^ UCF has announced it will join the Big East Conference in 2013.
- ^ Campbell is a full member of the Big South, but does not participate in the Big South football conference. The school operates a non-scholarship FCS program in the Pioneer Football League.
- ^ Atlantic Sun: All Sports Race
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