MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Southern States Athletic Conference Board of Presidents unanimously approved the addition of Thomas University effective July 1, 2023, with competition beginning during the 2023-24 academic year.
Quick Facts
Location: Thomasville, Ga.
Founded: 1950
Enrollment: 1,138
President: Dr. James A. Sheppard
Nickname: Night Hawks
School Colors: Hunter Green and White
Sports Sponsored: M&W Soccer, M&W Cross Country, M&W Basketball, M&W Indoor T&F, M&W Swimming, Baseball, Softball, M&W Outdoor T&F, Football, W Flag Football
They Said It
Dr. James A. Sheppard, Thomas University President: “TU is excited to join the Southern States Athletic Conference. We are grateful to all of our new colleagues for the warm welcome that they have extended and we are looking forward joining them in the near future as we continue in the NAIA tradition of excellence through character driven athletics.”
Rick Pearce, Thomas University Director of Athletics: “Thomas University is committed to prioritizing what is best for our student-athletes and the mission of the university. A move to the SSAC at this time puts our student-athletes in the best position to succeed academically and competitively. We want to thank the SSAC Board of Directors, Commissioner Mike Hall and all the member institutions for the opportunity to join this great conference and we look forward to working with them to maintain and strengthen the level of sportsmanship and competition for which the SSAC is known."
Mike Hall, SSAC Commissioner: “Thomas is going to make a great addition to our league in 2023-24. There is already a lot of familiarity as many of our current members already play them in several sports.” I’m excited to welcome the Night Hawks into our conference!"
About The SSAC
The SSAC is one of the premier NAIA conferences, founded in 1999, with 11 member institutions across Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. The Montgomery, Ala.-based conference sponsors 18+ intercollegiate sports, culminating in 18+ neutral-site conference championship events held annually throughout the Southeastern region of the United States.