Report: Texas A&M-Commerce to join the Southland Conference

Texas A&M-Commerce and the Southland Conference confirmed the Lions' move to NCAA Division I on Tuesday. TAMU-Commerce will begin its four-year transition to Division I on July 2, 2022.

"It is a distinct honor to join the Southland Conference," Texas A&M-Commerce President Mark J. Rudin proclaimed in accepting the Southland's invitation. "This decision was made with feedback from several key constituent groups at the university – led by our student body leadership. Careful and thoughtful consideration was given to assessing the opportunity to compete at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics.  As we finalized our decision, it became evident that this exciting initiative is squarely aligned with our institutional mission to Educate, Discover, and Achieve."