Texas Wesleyan University invited to join Lone Star Conference
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 6:27 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Texas Wesleyan University has received an invitation to apply for membership in the Lone Star Conference as it transitions to NCAA Division II. This strategic move aims to enhance competition and visibility for its 23 varsity programs. Texas Wesleyan currently sponsors 16 of the LSC's 17 sports. The university plans to submit its application by October, with membership anticipated by winter 2027. This addition follows the recent invitation extended to Texas A&M University-Texarkana to join the LSC as well.
- •Texas Wesleyan seeks membership in the Lone Star Conference.
- •University transitions from NAIA to NCAA Division II.
- •Application for LSC membership is due in October.
- •New membership is expected by winter 2027.
- •Lone Star Conference recently invited Texas A&M University-Texarkana.
- 6:27 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Wesleyan University invited to join Lone Star Conference
"Texas Wesleyan received an invitation to join the Lone Star Conference Thursday as it moves to NCAA Division II. What that move means.
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