Point to join Southern States Athletic Conference in 2023-24
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Southern States Athletic Conference Board of Presidents unanimously approved the addition of Point University effective July 1, 2023, with competition beginning during the 2023-24 academic year.
League presidents previously approved University of Tennessee Southern and Thomas University for membership in 2023-24, giving the SSAC 14 full-time members beginning in 2023-24. Point's competitive cheer team has been an affiliate member with the SSAC since 2017-18 and won the 2020 SSAC Competitive Cheer Championship.
Quick Facts
Location: West Point, Ga.
Founded: 1937
Enrollment: 1,718
President: Dean C. Collins
Nickname: Skyhawks
School Colors: Navy Blue and Gold
Sponsored Sports: Baseball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Competitive Cheer, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Football, Men's Golf, Women's Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Softball, Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis, Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field, Women's Volleyball, Men's Swimming, Women's Swimming
They Said It
Jaunelle White, Point Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics: "First, I want to thank former Commissioner John Sullivan and current Commissioner Bill Popp for welcoming us to the NAIA and Appalachian Athletic Conference 11 years ago. We look forward to continuing to serve alongside the AAC. Point Athletics is elated to begin a new era of excellence in the Southern States Athletic Conference. We are excited about working closely with Commissioner Mike Hall, the staff, and the membership to provide first-class opportunities and experiences for our student-athletes and coaches."
Mike Hall, SSAC Commissioner: "We are all very excited to have Point University join the SSAC next year. The SSAC has significantly tightened its geographic footprint, and Point University is right in the middle of the conference, allowing their Skyhawk fans to attend more regular season and conference championship events. Most of our schools already compete against Point, and now being in the same conference will definitely spur on some natural rivalries. We are grateful to President Collins and Vice President Jaunelle White for their confidence in the SSAC."
Dean Collins, Point President: "Point is looking forward to joining the SSAC and continuing to grow in competitive competition. The values and mission of the conference aligns with what our university stands for, and I'm looking forward to the journey ahead for our athletic department."
About The SSAC
The SSAC is one of the premier NAIA conferences, founded in 1999, with 11 member institutions across Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. The Montgomery, Ala.-based conference sponsors 18+ intercollegiate sports, culminating in 18+ neutral-site conference championship events held annually throughout the Southeastern region of the United States.