What is the Big South Conference?
The Big South Conference is a Division I conference centered on the Carolinas and Virginia.[1] [2]
Members and sports
Members include High Point, Winthrop, UNC Asheville, Radford, Charleston Southern, Gardner-Webb, Longwood and Presbyterian.[1]
Since when does it exist?
Founded in 1983; based in Charlotte, North Carolina.[1]
Why does the Big South Conference matter?
Four decades of Division I competition with automatic NCAA tournament access across its sponsored sports.[1]
References
- Big South — official site. Accessed August 2026.
- NCAA — About the NCAA. Accessed August 2026.