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A&M-Texarkana Joins Lone Star Conference | Odessa News
Texas A&M-Texarkana is officially joining the Lone Star Conference starting July 1, 2027, after gaining NCAA Division II reclassification approval — marking their transition from NAIA. The Eagles will begin a three-year provisional membership in September 2027 and aim for full DII status by the 2029-30 academic year. With 19 sports programs, they’ll debut their first football season in 2027 and compete against schools like UTPB Falcons. This move underscores the conference’s rapid growth — its 12th new member in the past decade — signaling a major shakeup on the field and court. Listen in…
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