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Big South Conference

The Big South — the Carolinas-and-Virginia league of smaller universities, FCS football and springboard basketball.
✓ Last reviewed: August 2026
Founded1983
HeadquartersCharlotte, North Carolina

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

  1. Big South — official site. Accessed August 2026.
  2. NCAA — About the NCAA. Accessed August 2026.