Lone Star Conference
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| Established | 1931 |
| Association | NCAA |
| Division | Division II |
| Members | 11 |
| Sports fielded | 16 (men's: 8; women's: 8) |
| Region | Southwestern United States |
| Headquarters | Richardson, Texas |
| Commissioner | Stan Wagnon (since 2006) |
| Website | lonestarconference.org |
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The Lone Star Conference (LSC) is a college athletic conference affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II. Member institutions are located in the southwestern United States, with schools in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
The conference was formed in 1931 when five schools withdrew from the old Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Charter members included East Texas State (now Texas A&M–Commerce), North Texas State (now North Texas), Sam Houston State, Southwest Texas State (now Texas State), and Stephen F. Austin. Only TAMU-Commerce is still a member of LSC and in Division II; the other schools moved up to FBS status (North Texas and Texas State) or FCS (SFA and Sam Houston).
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[edit] Sponsored sports
The LSC sponsors intercollegiate competition in men’s baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s golf, men’s football, men’s and women’s soccer, women’s softball, men’s and women's tennis, men’s and women’s track and field, women’s volleyball.
[edit] Current members
| Institution | Location(Population) | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Joined | Endowment |
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| Abilene Christian University | Abilene, Texas (115,930) |
1906 | Private | 4,669 | Wildcats | 1973 | $266 million |
| Angelo State University | San Angelo, Texas (92,000) |
1928 | Public | 6,898 | Rams | 1968 | $103 million |
| Cameron University | Lawton, Oklahoma (92,575) |
1908 | Public | 5,449 | Aggies | 1988 | $14 million |
| Eastern New Mexico University | Portales, New Mexico (11,131) |
1934 | Public | 5,574 | Greyhounds | 1984 | $1 million |
| University of the Incarnate Word | San Antonio, Texas (1,351,305) |
1881 | Private | 6,361 | Cardinals | 2009 | $74 million |
| Midwestern State University | Wichita Falls, Texas (107,000) |
1922 | Public | 6,093 | Mustangs | 1995 | $14 Million |
| Tarleton State University | Stephenville, Texas (14,921) |
1899 | Public | 6,687 | Texans & TexAnns | 1968 | $0 |
| Texas A&M University–Commerce | Commerce, Texas (9,287) |
1889 | Public | 10,390 | Lions | 1931 | $13 million |
| Texas A&M University–Kingsville | Kingsville, Texas (25,575) |
1925 | Public | 6,147 | Javelinas | 1954 | $0 |
| Texas Woman's University | Denton, Texas (119,454) |
1901 | Public | 12,465 | Pioneers | 1989 | $27 million |
| West Texas A&M University | Canyon, Texas (12,875) |
1910 | Public | 7,759 | Buffaloes | 1986 | $18 million |
[edit] Conference stadiums
| School | Football stadium | Capacity | Basketball arena | Capacity | Baseball stadium | Capacity |
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| Abilene-Christian | Shotwell Stadium | 15,000 | Moody Coliseum | 4,600 | Crutcher Scott Field | 4,000 |
| Angelo State | San Angelo Stadium | 17,500 | Stephens Arena | 6,500 | Foster Field | 4,200 |
| Cameron | Non-football school | N/A | Aggie Gym | 1,600 | McCord Field | 1,200 |
| Eastern New Mexico | Greyhound Stadium | 5,200 | Greyhound Arena | 4,800 | Greyhound Field | 350 |
| Incarnate Word | Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium | 6,000 | McDermott Center | 4,800 | Sullivan Field | 1,000 |
| Midwestern State | Memorial Stadium | 14,500 | D.L. Ligon Coliseum | 3,600 | Non-baseball school | N/A |
| Tarleton State | Memorial Stadium | 7,000 | Wisdom Gymnasium | 3,212 | Cecil Ballow Baseball Complex | 550 |
| Texas A&M-Commerce | Memorial Stadium | 13,500 | Texas A&M-Commerce Field House | 5,000 | Non-baseball school | NA |
| Texas A&M-Kingsville | Javelina Stadium | 15,000 | Steinke Physical Education Center | 4,000 | Nolan Ryan Field | 4,000 |
| Texas Woman's | Non-football school | N/A | Kitty Magee Arena | 1,800 | Non-baseball school | N/A |
| West Texas A&M | Kimbrough Memorial Stadium | 20,000 | First United Bank Center | 4,800 | Potter County Memorial Stadium | 7,000 |
[edit] Football Championships
This is a list of conference champions from the conference since 1997.
[edit] Other Champions
This is a list of conference champions since 1997.
[edit] Former members
[edit] Notable athletes
Abilene Christian University
- James Browne, Olympic long jumper from Antigua - Abilene Christian University
- Danieal Manning, professional football player - Abilene Christian University
- Bobby Morrow, Olympic sprinter - Abilene Christian University
- Wilbert Montgomery, professional football player - Abilene Christian University
- Billy Olson, first pole vaulter to go over 19 feet indoors (1983), set 11 indoor world records in the 1980s. - Abilene Christian University
- John "Bradshaw" Layfield, two time All-Lone Star Conference lineman & former WWE Champion - Abilene Christian University
- Ove Johansson, NFL Swedish American football player, world-record fieldgoal kicker (69 yards) - Abilene Christian University
- Bernard Scott, NFL American football player - Abilene Christian University
- Johnny Knox, NFL American football player - Abilene Christian University
- Earl Young, 1960 Gold Medal Olympian—4X400 relay - Abilene Christian University
Angelo State University
- Alvin Garrett - Washington Redskins, Super Bowl XVII, Receiver - Angelo State University
- Tranel Hawkins - Hurdler, 1994 Summer Olympics - Angelo State University
- Pierce Holt - San Francisco 49ers, Super Bowl XXIII, Super Bowl XXIV, NFL Pro Bowl, Defensive Lineman - Angelo State University
- Jim Morris - Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Inspiration for the film The Rookie - Angelo State University
- Grant Teaff - Football Coach, 33rd all time in winningest coach in NCAA Division I - Angelo State University
- Clayton Weishuhn -New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers, Linebacker - Angelo State University
- Charlie West - Minnesota Vikings, Super Bowl IV, Safety - Angelo State University
Cameron University
- Jason Christiansen - Major League Baseball pitcher - Cameron University
- John Brandes — former National Football League special teams player - Cameron University
- Mark Cotney — former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back - Cameron University
- Avery Johnson - National Basketball Association player - Dallas Mavericks Head Coach - Cameron University
University of Central Oklahoma
- Keith Traylor, NFL American football Player - University of Central Oklahoma
Midwestern State University
- Dominic Rhodes - National Football League running back - Midwestern State University
- Bryan Gilmore - National Football League wide receiver - Midwestern State University
- Will Pettis - Dallas Desperados of the Arena Football League two-time Ironman of the Year - Midwestern State University
- Daniel Woolard - Chicago Fire (soccer) of the Major League Soccer - Midwestern State University
Tarleton State University
- Richard Bartel, NFL American football player -Tarleton State University
- James Dearth, NFL American football player -Tarleton State University
- Brandon Lee, ABA American Basketball Player -Tarleton State University
- Derrick Ross, NFL American football player- 2007 NFL Europe Offensive MVP -Tarleton State University
TAMU-Commerce
- Wade Wilson, NFL quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys and NFL quarterback coach Dallas Cowboys - Texas A&M University-Commerce
- Harvey Martin, NFL American football player and NFL 1970s All-Decade Team - Texas A&M University-Commerce
- Dwight White, NFL American football player - Texas A&M University-Commerce
- Kevin Mathis, NFL American football player - Texas A&M University-Commerce
TAMU-Kingsville
- Roberto Garza, NFL lineman for the Chicago Bears - Texas A&M University-Kingsville
- Darrell Green, retired NFL Hall of Fame (Class of 2008) Washington Redskins cornerback - Texas A&M University-Kingsville
- Al Harris, NFL Cornerback for the Green Bay Packers - Texas A&M University-Kingsville
- Jermaine Mayberry, NFL Guard for the New Orleans Saints - Texas A&M University-Kingsville
- Gene Upshaw, NFL Hall of Famer - Texas A&M University-Kingsville
- Dwayne Nix, College Football Hall of Famer - Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Texas Woman's University
- Louise Ritter (B.S. 1982) Won the 1988 Olympic gold medal in the women's high jump. - Texas Woman's University
West Texas A&M University
- Maurice Cheeks, NBA basketball player and coach - West Texas A&M University
- Alondra Johnson, CFL Canadian football player -West Texas A&M University
- Steve Kragthorpe, college football head coach -West Texas A&M University
- Jerry Logan, NFL American football player -West Texas A&M University
- Mercury Morris, NFL American football player -West Texas A&M University
- Kareem Larrimore, NFL American football player -West Texas A&M University
- Duane Thomas, NFL American football player -West Texas A&M University
- Chaun Thompson, NFL American football player -West Texas A&M University
- Keith Null, NFL American football player -West Texas A&M University
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