MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Southern States Athletic Conference officially welcomed Point University, Thomas University and University of Tennessee Southern as full members beginning with the 2023-24 season. The league now has 13 full-time members competing in 20 championship sports. 
 
UT Southern was previously an SSAC member from 2013-14 to 2019-20 when they were known as Martin Methodist College. Point’s competitive cheer team has been an affiliate member with the SSAC since 2017-18. Thomas comes from the Sun Conference, who the SSAC partners with for M&W Swimming and M&W Indoor T&F Championships. 
 
Point University
 
Location: West Point, Ga.
Founded: 1937
Enrollment: 1,718
President: Dean C. Collins
Nickname: Skyhawks
School Colors: Navy Blue and Gold
Sponsored Sports: Baseball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Competitive Cheer, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Football, Men's Golf, Women's Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Softball, Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis, Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field, Women's Volleyball, Men’s Swimming, Women’s Swimming
 
Thomas University
 
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, Competitive Cheer
 
UT Southern
 
Location: Pulaski, Tenn.
Founded: 1870
Enrollment: 757
Chancellor: Dr. Linda C. Martin
Nickname: Firehawks
School Colors: Orange, Red, Gray and White
Sports Sponsored: M&W Soccer, W Volleyball, M&W Cross Country, Competitive Cheer, M&W Basketball, M&W Golf, M&W Tennis, M&W Swimming, Baseball, Softball, Clay Target, M&W Outdoor Track & Field