South Atlantic Conference
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The South Atlantic Conference (SAC) is a college athletic conference which operates in the southeastern United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division II.
| Institution | Location | Founded | Affiliation | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson-Newman College | Jefferson City, Tennessee | 1851 | Private/Baptist | 2,115 |
| Catawba College | Salisbury, North Carolina | 1851 | Private/United Church of Christ | 1,300 |
| Lenoir-Rhyne College | Hickory, North Carolina | 1891 | Private/Lutheran | 1,500 |
| Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate, Tennessee | 1897 | Private/Non-sectarian | 2,579 |
| Mars Hill College | Mars Hill, North Carolina | 1856 | Private/Baptist | 1,135 |
| Newberry College | Newberry, South Carolina | 1856 | Private/Lutheran | 800 |
| Presbyterian College * | Clinton, South Carolina | 1880 | Private/Presbyterian | 1,200 |
| Tusculum College | Tusculum, Tennessee | 1794 | Private/Presbyterian | 2,053 |
| Wingate University | Wingate, North Carolina | 1896 | Private/Baptist | 1,600 |
* Beginning with the 2007-08 school year Presbyterian will be a member of the Big South Conference in Division I-AA.
Brevard College will be a provisional member of the SAC in 2007-2008 and be eligible for full membership for the 2008-2009 season.
Lincoln Memorial participates in all SAC sports except for football.
- Carson-Newman Eagles
- Catawba Indians
- Lenoir-Rhyne Bears
- Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters
- Mars Hill Lions
- Newberry Indians
- Presbyterian Blue Hose
- Tusculum Pioneers
- Wingate Bulldogs
| South Atlantic Conference |
|---|
| Carson–Newman • Catawba • Lenoir–Rhyne • Lincoln Memorial • Mars Hill • Newberry • Presbyterian • Tusculum • Wingate |
