Conference changes

[Pat Coleman]

I am thinking that technically, Maranatha left the NATHC.

[KnightSlappy]

I sent an email to Iowa Wesleyan to inquire. Unlike with Alfred State, I have not seen an announcement of their acceptance into provisional status.

The only thing I found on Iowa Wesleyan was the Eureka women's volleyball schedule preview in which they called them (i.e. Iowa Wesleyan) a "new league rival". The post then went on to say:

"The top four teams in the final SLIAC standings, excluding provisional NCAA Division III member Iowa Wesleyan, will qualify for the league tournament."

http://eurekareddevils.com/mobile/index.aspx?story=1316

[hopefan]

Iowa Wesleyan's Hoops schedule has been out for awhile and includes a full slate of 18 SLIAC games.  Interesting about the schedule is that the two games with Spalding (Louisville, Ky) are to be played at neutral sites.. more centrally located SLIAC schools are offering up their courts for two nights.... (470 mile trip)

[y_jack_lok]

I sent an email to Iowa Wesleyan to inquire. Unlike with Alfred State, I have not seen an announcement of their acceptance into provisional status.

The only thing I found on Iowa Wesleyan was the Eureka women's volleyball schedule preview in which they called them (i.e. Iowa Wesleyan) a "new league rival". The post then went on to say:

"The top four teams in the final SLIAC standings, excluding provisional NCAA Division III member Iowa Wesleyan, will qualify for the league tournament."

http://eurekareddevils.com/mobile/index.aspx?story=1316

From the SLIAC website archives: http://sliac.org/Releases/2011-12/iwc_120811

[Pat Coleman]

Yes, Iowa Wesleyan confirms it was accepted into provisional membership.

SLIAC membership is unrelated.

[y_jack_lok]

Yes, Iowa Wesleyan confirms it was accepted into provisional membership.

SLIAC membership is unrelated.

Interesting distinction and good to know. Thanks Pat.

[KnightSlappy]

Yes, Iowa Wesleyan confirms it was accepted into provisional membership.

SLIAC membership is unrelated.

SLIAC membership could be related as it gives indication that the conference believes they'll progress thru the pipeline.

[smedindy]

Is Maranatha's jump to independence a prelude to a step away from D-3, or something else? Could they follow Presentation out the door?

[Pat Coleman]

Is Maranatha's jump to independence a prelude to a step away from D-3, or something else? Could they follow Presentation out the door?

I would think it is definitely possible. They seem to be far more committed to the NCCAA than the NCAA.

Yes, Iowa Wesleyan confirms it was accepted into provisional membership.

SLIAC membership is unrelated.

SLIAC membership could be related as it gives indication that the conference believes they'll progress thru the pipeline.

Yes, but one is not dependent on the other.

[hopefan]

On the way to Gulf Shores, stopped for an overnight in Jackson Ms... saw on the sports news that Mississippi College had been DENIED membership to NCAA D2...

What now?  are they still in the ASC?  are they playing an ASC sked this year, or a D2 sked?

A running headline on the MC site states that MC leaders plan to appeal....

[Mr. Ypsi]

On the way to Gulf Shores, stopped for an overnight in Jackson Ms... saw on the sports news that Mississippi College had been DENIED membership to NCAA D2...

What now?  are they still in the ASC?  are they playing an ASC sked this year, or a D2 sked?

A running headline on the MC site states that MC leaders plan to appeal....

There is a thread in "General D3 Issues" addressing the Miss Col situation (though I don't recall these particular issues being discussed).  Asking your questions there might get more response.

[Pat Coleman]

They are still in the ASC. Departure from the ASC was contingent on gaining acceptance in Division II.

[y_jack_lok]

On the way to Gulf Shores, stopped for an overnight in Jackson Ms... saw on the sports news that Mississippi College had been DENIED membership to NCAA D2...

What now?  are they still in the ASC?  are they playing an ASC sked this year, or a D2 sked?

A running headline on the MC site states that MC leaders plan to appeal....

Was there an explanation of why they were denied? Is a decision like that made by those in the D2 ranks of the NCAA or elsewhere in the NCAA?

[Pat Coleman]

I believe it is entirely a Division II decision.

I did not see anything official, but one D-II person I talked to said recently schools have been turned down if they have an AD also as head coach of a sport.

[Just Bill]

D-II also likes a stand-alone compliance person, that doesn't have coaching or AD duties.