FRISCO, Texas — The Southland Conference Board of Directors voted to postpone league competition in football, volleyball, women’s soccer and cross country during  the fall semester with an intent to explore competition in the spring. 

Presidents of the 13 Southland members also authorized planning for spring semester championship events for volleyball, soccer and cross country.  Institutions may choose to participate in limited fall competition.

 “After thoughtful consideration, the Southland Conference Board of Directors reached consensus in postponing league competition for our fall semester sports,” Dr. Houston Davis, Board Chair and President of the University of Central Arkansas, said.  “The Board concluded that an entire fall sports season is not likely, and that a postponement to spring can provide the important opportunities our teams annually seek,” Southland Conference Commissioner Tom Burnett added.  “While disappointed that we won’t be playing these sports in the Southland’s 58th year of fall competition, we look forward to a unique spring season of athletics that also includes NCAA postseason opportunities.”