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St. Edward’s University discontinues six varsity sports

Apr 15, 2020, 11:12 PM

St. Edward's University became the first Texas university to cut major sports in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hilltoppers will join the Lone Star Conference in 2020 with 11 sports.

St. Edward’s University discontinues six varsity sports

Division-II St. Edward's University in Austin became the first Texas college to take significant action in response to the financial constraints of the COVID-19 epidemic. 

The Hilltoppers announced on Wednesday that they will cut six varsity sports: men's and women's tennis, men's and women's golf and men's soccer, while cheerleading transitions to a club activity. With the move, SEU is down to 11 varsity sports. 

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