Coastal Carolina joins Sun Belt Conference
Coastal Carolina is the newest member of the Sun Belt Conference.
Aside from the football squad, all varsity teams will begin competition in 2016-17. The football program will gain FBS status in 2018.
"The Sun Belt Conference has grown in strength today with the addition of Coastal Carolina University to its already thriving membership," Sun Belt Conference president Dr. Denise M. Trauth said. "CCU is a well-rounded public institution that is reaching new heights with its remarkable growth.
"On behalf of the Sun Belt Conference Presidents and Chancellors, we welcome the addition of Coastal Carolina to the Sun Belt Conference."
The Chanticleers football team won 12 games in each of the past two seasons, while the basketball team went 24-10, losing to national championship finalist Wisconsin in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
| Conference Members |
|---|
| South Alabama |
| Idaho |
| New Mexico State |
| Georgia Southern |
| Louisiana Lafayette |
| Texas State |
| Appalachian State |
| Arkansas State |
| Georgia State |
| Louisiana Monroe |
| Troy |
| Little Rock |
| UT Arlington |