Deep South Conference
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| Established | 1994 |
| Association | NCAA |
| Division | Division II |
| Members | 9 |
| Sports fielded | men's college lacrosse (men's: 9; women's: n/a) |
| Region | Southeast US |
| Headquarters | Salisbury, North Carolina |
| Commissioner | David Sherwood |
| Website | http://www.deepsouthlax.com/ |
The Deep South Conference (DSC) is a NCAA Division II men's lacrosse-only college athletic conference. The conference is currently made up of seven member schools in Southeastern United States.[1]
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History [edit]
The conference began in 1994 as the Deep South League with five inaugural members Catawba, Greensboro, Limestone, Pfeiffer, and Virginia Tech.[2] In 1995 Greensboro and Virginia Tech left the conference and it added St. Andrews. In 1997 the DSC added Wingate and Lees-McRae in 1999 Mars Hill became the seventh member of the conference.[2] In 2004 Queens joined the Deep South followed by Belmont Abbey and Presbyterian a few seasons later in 2006.[2] In 2006 the conference saw its largest membership, with ten member schools. Following the 2006 season the Conference Carolinas began sponsoring men's lacrosse causing several members to leave the Deep South.[2] In 2009 Florida Southern joined the Deep South Conference and in 2011 Lenoir-Rhyne began sponsoring lacrosse and joined the DSC.[3] The conference continued expansion in 2012, adding Florida Tech and The University of Tampas, bringing the conference to nine members.[4]
Member schools [edit]
| Institution | Location | Affiliation | Enrollment | Nickname | Primary conference |
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| Catawba College | Salisbury, North Carolina | United Church of Christ | 1,358 | Catawba Indians | South Atlantic Conference |
| Florida Southern College | Lakeland, Florida | Methodist | 2,426 | Moccasins | Sunshine State Conference |
| Florida Institute of Technology | Melbourne, Florida | Private | 8,985 | Panthers | Sunshine State Conference |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hickory, North Carolina | Lutheran (ELCA) | 1,674 | Bears | South Atlantic Conference |
| Mars Hill College | Mars Hill, North Carolina | Baptist | 1,237 | Lions | South Atlantic Conference |
| Rollins College | Winter Park, Florida | Congregationalists | 3,294 | Tars | Sunshine State Conference |
| Saint Leo University | Saint Leo, Florida | Catholic | 14,339 | Lions | Sunshine State Conference |
| University of Tampa | Tampa, Florida | Private | 10,515 | Spartans | Sunshine State Conference |
| Wingate University | Wingate, North Carolina | Baptist | 2,163 | Bulldogs | South Atlantic Conference |
Former members [edit]
- Greensboro College (1994-1995) NCAA Division III Independent
- Virginia Tech (1994-1995) MCLA Division I SouthEastern Lacrosse Conference
- Limestone College (1994-2006) Conference Carolinas
- Pfeiffer University (1994-2006) Conference Carolinas
- St. Andrews Presbyterian College (1995-2006) Conference Carolinas
- Lees–McRae College (1997-2006) Conference Carolinas
- Queens University of Charlotte (2004-2006) Conference Carolinas
- Belmont Abbey College (2006) Conference Carolinas
- Presbyterian College (2006-2007) NCAA Division I Independent
National Championship [edit]
National Championships [edit]
- Limestone - 2000, 2002
Appearances [edit]
- Limestone - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
See also [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ "Deep South Conference - DSC - 2010". Inside Lacrosse. 2010. Retrieved February 6, 2011.
- ^ a b c d "About". Deep South Conference. Retrieved February 6, 2011.
- ^ Staff (January 28, 2011). "Lenoir-Rhyne Lacrosse Set for Inaugural Season in 2011". LaxPower.com Lacrosse News. Retrieved February 6, 2011.
- ^ "Deep South Conference adds Florida Tech and Tampa". Deep South Conference. January 31, 2012. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
