| Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) | |
| Established | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Association | NAIA |
| Division | Division I |
| Members | 12 (11 in 2019) |
| Sports fielded | 15 (men's: 7; women's: 8) |
| Region | South Central United States Region VI of the NAIA |
| Headquarters | Waco, Texas |
| Commissioner | Tony Stigliano |
| Website | www |
| Locations | |
The Red River Athletic Conference is an affiliate of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The conference's 12 member institutions are located in Louisiana, New Mexico, and Texas.
History[]
The conference began competition in 1998 with 16 charter members.[1] The conference at present counts 12 members, the most recent addition being Texas A&M-Texarkana in 2016.[2] In 2018, St. Thomas - Houston announced its departure from the conference to join the NCAA Division III's Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference as a provisional member in 2019.[3]
Member schools[]
Current members[]
| Institution | Location | Founded | Enrollment | Nickname | Joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huston–Tillotson University | Austin, Texas | 1881 | 800 | Rams | 1998 |
| University of Houston–Victoria | Victoria, Texas | 1973 | 4,407 | Jaguars | 2015 |
| Jarvis Christian College | Hawkins, Texas | 1912 | 550 | Bulldogs | 1998 |
| Louisiana State University of Alexandria | Alexandria, Louisiana | 1959 | 3,378 | Generals | 2014 |
| Louisiana State University Shreveport | Shreveport, Louisiana | 1967 | 4,200 | Pilots | 2010 |
| Our Lady of the Lake University | San Antonio, Texas | 1895 | 2,660 | Saints | 2008 |
| Paul Quinn College | Dallas, Texas | 1872 | 700 | Tigers | 1998 |
| University of St. Thomas | Houston, Texas | 1947 | 3,300 | Celts | 2011 |
| University of the Southwest | Hobbs, New Mexico | 1962 | 550 | Mustangs | 1998 |
| Texas College | Tyler, Texas | 1894 | 800 | Steers | 1998 |
| Texas A&M University-Texarkana | Texarkana, Texas | 1971 | 1,865 | Eagles | 2016 |
| Wiley College | Marshall, Texas | 1873 | 1,250 | Wildcats | 1998 |
- Departing member University of St. Thomas in pink.
Former members[]
| Institution | Location | Founded | Nickname | Joined | Left | Current Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacone College | Muskogee, Oklahoma | 1880 | Warriors | 1998 | 2015 | Sooner |
| Houston Baptist University | Houston, Texas | 1960 | Huskies | 1998 | 2007 | Southland (NCAA D-I) |
| Langston University | Langston, Oklahoma | 1897 | Lions | 1998 | 2018 | Sooner |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Alva, Oklahoma | 1897 | Rangers | 1998 | 2002 | Great American (NCAA D-II) |
| Northwood University | Cedar Hill, Texas | 1966 | Knights | 1998 | 2013 | Dropped sports |
| University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | Chickasha, Oklahoma | 1908 | Drovers | 1998 | 2000 | Sooner |
| Southwestern Adventist University | Keene, Texas | 1893 | Knights | 1998 | 2002 | USCAA |
| Southwestern Assemblies of God University | Waxahachie, Texas | 1927 | Lions | 1998 | 2013 | Sooner |
| Texas A&M International University | Laredo, Texas | 1969 | Dustdevils | 1998 | 2006 | Heartland (NCAA D-II) |
| Texas Wesleyan University | Fort Worth, Texas | 1890 | Rams | 2001 | 2013 | Sooner |
| University of Texas at Brownsville | Brownsville, Texas | 1991 | Ocelots | 1998 | 2015 | Merged in 2015 with University of Texas–Pan American |
| University of Texas of the Permian Basin | Odessa, Texas | 1973 | Falcons | 1998 | 2006 | Lone Star (NCAA D-II) |
Sports[]
The Red River Athletic Conference sponsors championships in seven men's and eight women's sports.
References[]
- ↑ "Looking Back at the Past 15 Years of RRAC Basketball - Blog". Victorysportsnetwork.com. June 18, 2013. http://www.victorysportsnetwork.com/Clip/blog/looking-back-at-the-past-fifteen-years-of-rrac-basketball.htm. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
- ↑ "LSUA Joins the Red River Athletic Conference". Lsua.edu. October 23, 2013. http://www.lsua.edu/news/2013/10/23/lsua-joins-the-red-river-athletic-conference. Retrieved July 20, 2015.
- ↑ "UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS ANNOUNCES NCAA DIVISION III EXPLORATORY MEMBERSHIP". USTCelts.com. http://www.ustcelts.com/article/934.php. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
External links[]
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