In preparation for the July 1 joining date into the Big South Conference, we will be releasing notes and information about our upcoming conference members.
 
Wednesday: Virginia schools
Thursday: North Carolina schools
Friday: South Carolina schools
 
School: Radford University
Location: Radford, Va.
Nickname: Highlanders
Founded: 1910
Enrollment: 9,418
President: Dr. Brian O. Hemphill
Athletic Director: Robert Lineburg
Men's Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis
Women's Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball
Athletic Website: radfordathletics.com
School Website: Radford.edu
 
School Facts

• Located 297 miles from Hampton University
• Ranked No. 15 among top public schools in south region by U.S. News & World Report in 2018
• Nestled along the New River, which is one of 20 rivers in the United States that flows south to north
• Radford has won 37 Big South Tournament Championships, 22 Big South Regular Season Championships and made 29 NCAA Tournament appearances
• Notable Alumni: Frank Beamer, Marty Smith and Jayma Mays

 
 
School: Longwood University
Location: Farmville, Va.
Nickname: Lancers
Founded:  1839
Enrollment: 5,096
President: W. Taylor Reveley, IV
Athletic Director: Troy Austin
Men's Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis
Women's Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Softball, Soccer, Tennis
Athletic Website: longwoodlancers.com
School Website: longwood.edu
 
School Facts

• Located 144 miles from Hampton University
• Students range from 25 states and 20 foreign countries
• Student-population: 68% female/32% male
• One of the hundred-oldest colleges and universities in the U.S., Longwood has its roots in educating teachers and now offers a comprehensive liberal arts education.
• Founded in 1839 as Farmville Female Seminary Association