JACKSON, Miss. (June 30, 2026) — Millsaps College will officially return to the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) beginning with the 2027-28 academic year, marking an exciting new chapter for Majors Athletics.
The SCAC announced today that its Presidents Council approved Millsaps' application for membership. The Majors will compete in the Southern Athletic Association through the 2026-27 academic year before officially joining the SCAC in fall 2027.
For Millsaps Athletics, the move represents a return home.
The Majors were members of the conference from 1989 until 2012, winning 22 conference championships while helping establish the league as one of the premier NCAA Division III conferences in the country.
"The SCAC has long been an important part of Millsaps athletics history, and we are excited to renew this longstanding relationship beginning in the fall of 2027," said Director of Athletics Justin LeBlanc.
"Rejoining the SCAC represents an exciting opportunity for the future of Millsaps College and our athletic department as we continue to provide an outstanding academic and athletic experience for our student-athletes."
Today, Millsaps sponsors 19 NCAA Division III varsity sports and is home to nearly 400 student-athletes.
Returning to the SCAC creates new opportunities to strengthen regional competition, renew historic rivalries and continue building championship-caliber programs while remaining committed to the Division III philosophy that places academics at the center of the student-athlete experience.
President Frank Neville said the transition also supports the College's broader strategic vision.
"Joining the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference is a natural fit for Millsaps and an important step in advancing our institutional priorities. This transition reflects our commitment to providing an exceptional student-athlete experience while supporting the goals of our strategic vision."
What This Means for Millsaps Athletics
Beginning in the 2027-28 academic year, Millsaps teams will compete for SCAC championships across all sponsored sports.
The move also provides opportunities to:
- Renew longtime conference rivalries.
- Compete against institutions that share Millsaps' commitment to academic excellence and the NCAA Division III model.
- Enhance the student-athlete experience through regional competition.
- Continue building nationally competitive athletic programs.
Looking Ahead
The 2026-27 season will mark Millsaps' final year competing in the Southern Athletic Association.
Beginning in fall 2027, the Majors will join 10 other SCAC institutions, including Austin College, Centenary College, Colorado College, Concordia University (Texas), University of Dallas, Hendrix College, LeTourneau University, University of the Ozarks, University of St. Thomas, and Texas Lutheran University.
Schedules for the 2027-28 seasons are expected to begin being announced in the spring and summer of 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Millsaps officially join the SCAC?
- Competition begins with the 2027-28 academic year.
Will Millsaps compete in the SAA next season?
- Yes. Millsaps will remain a member of the Southern Athletic Association through the conclusion of the 2026-27 academic year.
Will all sports move to the SCAC?
- Yes. Millsaps' varsity programs will begin SCAC competition beginning in 2027-28, with women's flag football beginning SCAC play in the spring of 2027.
How will schedules change?
- Conference schedules for the 2027-28 academic year will be announced at a later date.
Where can I learn more?
For institutional information about today's announcement, visit the Millsaps College News Center.
Millsaps Athletics By the Numbers
- 19 Varsity sports
- Approximately 385 student-athletes
- 22 Conference championships during Millsaps' previous SCAC membership
- 10 Southern Athletic Association championships
- 1989–2012 Previous SCAC membership
- 2027 Return to SCAC competition
Additional information, schedules, and FAQs will be shared as the transition progresses.
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Founded in Jackson, Mississippi in 1890, Millsaps College is a national liberal arts college dedicated to academic excellence, open inquiry and free expression, the exploration of faith to inform vocation and the innovative shaping of the social, economic and cultural progress of our region. Consistently ranked as one of the best values in higher education, Millsaps has been praised by Colleges That Change Lives, The Princeton Review, Forbes Magazine, U.S. News & World Report, The John Templeton Foundation, and The Fiske Guide to Colleges.
