Tusculum to add track & field to its intercollegiate sports lineup

Posted: Oct 07, 2016

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum College Director of Athletics Doug Jones has announced that the College will be adding the sports of men's and women's track and field. Track and Field becomes the 17^th and 18^th intercollegiate sports in the 224-year history of Tennessee's most historic college, with competition beginning in the 2017-2018 academic year.

Tusculum will compete in men's and women's track and field at the NCAA Division II level and as a member of the South Atlantic Conference, which TC has been a proud member of since 1998. Track & Field has been a conference sponsored sport since 2014.

"This is a very exciting time for our College as we add the sports of men's and women's track and field to our athletic lineup," said Jones. "The new programs will enhance the educational and competitive sports experience for both current and prospective student-athletes."

Tusculum will become the 10^th conference member to sponsor track & field, joining the ranks of Anderson University, Brevard College, Carson-Newman University, Coker College, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Lincoln Memorial University, Mars Hill University, Queens University of Charlotte and Wingate University.

"We have been pleased with the recent additions of men's and women's lacrosse and what those sports have added to our College community," Jones added. "The addition of track and field will provide another exciting and beneficial opportunity for our student-athletes as they work towards earning their degree and become principled leaders and contributing citizens."

In cooperation with the Greeneville City School System, Tusculum will be practicing and training at existing track and field facilities in the area.

Tusculum currently sponsors the sports of baseball, basketball (m/w), cross country (m/w), football, golf (m/w), lacrosse (m/w), soccer (m/w), softball, tennis (m/w) and women's volleyball. The College also offers athletic opportunities in cheerleading.

Jones indicated that the College will be naming a head coach of the track and field program next week.