Millsaps College Athletics

Millsaps College continues to be a leader in NCAA Division III athletics, with quality programs and top student-athletes who represent the highest level of competition and sportsmanship. In recent years, the men’s basketball, baseball and
football programs have claimed conference championships and advanced to postseason play. 

Now is the time to join the M-Club, the official fundraising arm of Millsaps athletics. We strive to offer our athletes a first-class experience, and need your support to maintain our quality athletic program. A full 35 percent of Millsaps undergraduates participate in some varsity sport, and last year, more than 51 percent of freshmen were student-athletes. 
 
Last fall, the football team and the women’s soccer team had school-record seasons. Football peaked at No. 3 in the country, winning its third-straight SCAC title and finishing at 11-1 overall. Women’s soccer opened the year at 7-0 en route to a 13-7 finish. In the spring, the baseball team became the first in Millsaps’ athletic history to gain a No. 1 ranking and advanced to the NCAA Regionals for a fourth time in seven seasons. 

Just two years ago, our men’s basketball team advanced to the Elite Eight Championship Round, going further than any Major team in history while finishing the year ranked No. 6 by D3hoops.com. 

We want to assure the continued success of these programs and enhance the opportunity for all of our teams to compete for conference championships. We welcome your support of the M-Club, which helps the College provide quality athletic programs.

What is the M-Club?
The M-Club is a tax-exempt organization which is the official fundraising arm of Millsaps athletics. All the money contributed to the M-Club goes directly to the athletic program. Your gift is a charitable donation that is tax deductable to the extent permitted by law and helps with unbudgeted expenses and other areas related to the successful operation of the athletic department.

What is its purpose?
With a clear focus on student-athletes and their success, the M-Club has one primary purpose: to raise athletic assistance and operating funds and maintain first-class programs for all sports at Millsaps College. Through gifts from alumni, parents, faculty/staff and friends, the M-Club helps the College maintain an athletic program that is competitive in NCAA Division III and the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC). The conference spans over nine different states in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas and includes 12 of the nation's finest liberal arts institutions, eight of which hold membership in Phi Beta Kappa.

Why should I join?
At Millsaps, we want the athletic opportunities to rival our outstanding academic offerings. Your support can bring our athletic program to the level of excellence enjoyed by the rest of the College, making the Millsaps experience even more complete. Millsaps athletics have succeeded with the generous support of our M-Club donors, but we're still early in the game. Programs are poised for even greater achievements, and we need your help. Your assistance is vital to the success of Millsaps athletics.

What are the membership benefits?
There are five different levels of membership ranging from Sergeant ($100), Second Lieutenant ($500), First Lieutenant ($1,000), Captain ($1,500) and up to Major ($2,000 and up). Various levels allow for special privileges and access to team merchandise and special events.

Other than an annual cash donation, how can I give to the M-Club?
Matching gifts: If your company is a participant in a matching gift program, you have the opportunity to receive credit for the total contribution, thus doubling or tripling the benefit level. Annual M-Club Dinner for Champions: 2008 details still underway.

How are the Majors doing on the playing field and on the court?
That doesn't matter. But since you asked, here's a look back on some of the 2008-09 season...

** Received the Halbrook Award for the highest student-athlete graduation rate in MS for the 18th time in the last 24 seasons.

** Placed a school-record 76 student-athletes on the fall 2008 SCAC Academic Honor Roll.

** The Millsaps baseball team became the first team in the school's athletic history to reach the top spot in the polls, earning the No. 1 spot on April 14, 2009, by D3baseball.com.

** On top of receiving their fourth-straight NSCAA Team Ethics Award, the women's soccer team set a school record with 13 victories against just seven losses.  They also had a First Team All-SCAC selection for the first time in 12 years.

** Football set a school record of wins with an 11-1 mark and advanced to the Second Round of the NCAA Playoffs for the first time in 33 years behind All-American and Cellular South Conerly Trophy winner Juan Joseph.  They also tied a school record with 13 consecutive victories dating back to the 2007 season.

** A school record tying seven student-athletes were named ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District VI, including two selections from women's soccer and baseball and one apiece from men's soccer, men's basketball and softball.

** A combined 44 student-athletes were named All-Conference in their respective sports.

Special gifts:
Gifts such as stocks, bonds, real estate, insurance, charitable trusts, gift annuities, and bequests may be made to the M-Club. The Millsaps development office has staff representatives who specialize in these types of gifts to the College. We invite your questions. Please call us at (601) 974-1020 or (800) 352-1050.

How do I join the Millsaps College M-Club?
Joining the M-Club is as simple as filling out an online brochure and mailing it in.

Can I give to the sport of my choice or does it go into one big pot?
There is a spot listed on the online brochure where you can designate to an unrestricted M-Club (benefits all) or specific sport. Simply fill in the sport of your choice and the amount.