Great South Athletic Conference
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| Great South Athletic Conference | |
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| Data | |
| Classification | NCAA Division III |
| Established | 1999 |
| Members | 7 |
| Sports fielded | 11 (5 men's, 6 women's) |
| Region | Southeast |
| States | 3 - Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee |
| Headquarters | LaGrange, Georgia |
| Commissioner | Phil Williamson |
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The Great South Athletic Conference (or GSAC) is an intercollegiate athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA’s Division III. Member institutions are located in the southeastern United States in the States of Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee.
[edit] Current members
The league currently has 7 full members:
| Institution | Location | Team Name | Founded | Affiliation | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Scott College | Decatur, Georgia | Scottish Terriers | 1889 | Private/Presbyterian | 914 |
| Huntingdon College | Montgomery, Alabama | Hawks | 1854 | Private/Methodist | 800 |
| LaGrange College | LaGrange, Georgia | Panthers | 1831 | Private/Methodist | 942 |
| Maryville College | Maryville, Tennessee | Scots | 1819 | Private/Presbyterian | 1,176 |
| Piedmont College | Demorest, Georgia | Lions | 1897 | Private/United Church of Christ | 2,000 |
| Spelman College | Atlanta, Georgia | Jaguars | 1881 | Private/Non-sectarian | 2,318 |
| Wesleyan College | Macon, Georgia | Pioneers | 1839 | Private/Methodist | 645 |
Fisk University, a charter member, dropped out of the conference following the 2005-06 season.
[edit] Sports
The GSAC sponsors intercollegiate athletic competition in men's baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women’s soccer, women's softball, men's and women's tennis, and women's volleyball.
