Ohio Collegiate Athletic Conference
| Conference | USCAA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| Commissioner | Ronald J Gordon (since 2009) |
| Sports fielded |
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| Division | Division II |
| No. of teams | 7 |
| Region | Ohio |
The Ohio Collegiate Athletic Conference was a collegiate athletic conference affiliated with the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) that began play as an athletic conference in 2009.[1]
The OCAC was composed of seven colleges and universities throughout Ohio. Those members included Ohio State Marion, Clermont College, Clark State Community College, Southern State Community College, Ohio Christian University, World Harvest Bible College, and Temple Baptist College.[1][2]
Sports[edit]
The OCAC sponsored championships in baseball, basketball, golf, and soccer for men; and in basketball, softball, soccer, and volleyball for women.[3]
Former members[edit]
| Institution | Location | Team Name | School Colors | Founded | Affiliation | Enrollment | Year Joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati Clermont College | Batavia, Ohio | Cougars | 1972 | Public | 3,241 | 2009 | |
| Clark State Community College | Springfield, Ohio | Eagles | [4] | 1962 | Public | 3,340 | 2009 |
| Ohio Christian University | Circleville, Ohio | Trailblazers | 1948 | Private/Churches of Christ | 700 | 2009 | |
| Ohio Mid-Western College (formerly Temple Baptist College[5]) |
Sharonville, Ohio | Rams | 1972 | Private/Baptist | 200 | 2009 | |
| Ohio State University, Marion Campus | Marion, Ohio | Scarlet Wave | 1957 | Public | 1,485 | 2009 | |
| Southern State Community College | Hillsboro, Ohio | Patriots | 1975 | Public | 900 | 2009 | |
| Valor Christian College (formerly World Harvest Bible College) |
Canal Winchester, Ohio | Warriors | 1990 | Private/Pentecostal Christian | 450 | 2009 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Clark State Joins New Athletic Conference". Clark State Community College. August 18, 2009. Retrieved June 16, 2011.
- ^ Crawford, Richard. "Clermont College women earn berth in USCAA national championships". The Cleremont Sun. Retrieved June 16, 2011.
- ^ Crawford, Richard (2009). "New conference and tougher competition meets UC Clermont Cougar baseball squad". The Cleremont Sun. Retrieved June 16, 2011.
- ^ "Fast Facts About the College | Administration | About Clark State". www.clarkstate.edu. Archived from the original on 2012-10-27.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ohio-Mid-Western-formerly-known-as-Temple-Baptist-College/150586788307548 [user-generated source]