Eastern Metro Athletic Conference
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| Conference | USCAA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2018 |
| Commissioner | Trudi Lacey[1] |
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| Division | USCAA Division I |
| No. of teams | 6 |
| Headquarters | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Official website | EMAC website |
Eastern Metro Athletic Conference (EMAC) is a Division I conference of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). The conference consists of schools from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.[2] The conference hosted its first championships in the 2018–19 season.[2]
Founding members of the conference included Johnson and Wales (Charlotte), Mid-Atlantic Christian University, The Apprentice School, and Warren Wilson College.[1] Clinton College was added as a founding member once the college was accepted into USCAA membership, bringing the inaugural membership up to five for the 2018–19 season.[3] On November 8, 2021, the EMAC announced that Regent University would be joining the conference effective immediately.[4]
Member schools[edit]
Current members[edit]
The EMAC currently has six full members; all are private schools:
| Institution | Location | Founded | Affiliation | Enrollment | Nickname | Joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton College | Rock Hill, South Carolina | 1894 | AME Zion | 200 | Golden Bears | 2018–19 |
| Johnson & Wales University–North Carolina | Charlotte, North Carolina | 2004 | Nonsectarian | 1,700 | Wildcats | 2018–19 |
| Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Elizabeth City, North Carolina | 1948 | Christian Churches | 220 | Mustangs | 2018–19 |
| Regent University | Virginia Beach, Virginia | 1977 | Christian | 4,400 | Royals | 2021–22 |
| The Apprentice School | Newport News, Virginia | 1919 | Vocational | 750 | Builders | 2018–19 |
| Warren Wilson College | Swannanoa, North Carolina | 1894 | Presbyterian | 750 | Owls | 2018–19 |
Conference sports[edit]
| Sport | Men's | Women's |
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| Basketball |  |
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References[edit]
- ^ a b "JWU Announces Formation of New Athletic Conference". jwuathletics.com/. Johnson & Wales University Charlotte. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ a b Staff (July 14, 2018). "Mustangs set to join new conference". The Daily Advance. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ^ "The USCAA Welcomes Clinton College to the Association". USCAA. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ "Regent University Becomes 6th EMAC Member". EMAC. Retrieved 24 January 2022.