What is the Southland Conference?
The Southland Conference is a Division I conference of Texas and Louisiana universities.[1] [2]
Members and sports
Members include McNeese, Nicholls, Southeastern Louisiana, Lamar, Houston Christian, Incarnate Word, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, New Orleans and Stephen F. Austin (returned 2024).[1]
Since when does it exist?
Founded in 1963; headquartered in Frisco, Texas.[1]
Why does the Southland Conference matter?
Six decades of Division I competition, FCS football and automatic NCAA access across the Gulf South.[1]
References
- Southland — official site. Accessed August 2026.
- NCAA — About the NCAA. Accessed August 2026.