US EditionLA Tech Accepts Invitation to Join Sun Belt Conference
LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA, JUL 15 – Louisiana Tech will join the Sun Belt Conference by 2027 to renew regional rivalries and improve financial and competitive positioning, the Sun Belt announced after a unanimous vote.
- Sun Belt Conference unanimously voted on July 15, 2025, to add Louisiana Tech University as its 14th member, effective July 1, 2027.
- This decision comes as Texas State prepares to exit for the Pac-12 following the conclusion of the 2025-26 sports season, amid broader conference shifts influenced by media rights and financial factors.
- Louisiana Tech, formerly a Sun Belt member from 1991 to 2001, brings a strong athletic history, including championships in women's basketball and track and field, and aligns geographically with the Sun Belt footprint.
- Sun Belt Commissioner Keith Gill expressed enthusiasm about welcoming Louisiana Tech University, highlighting how their inclusion restores several historic regional rivalries within the conference, while Louisiana Tech President Jim Henderson emphasized that the invitation reflects the strength of their athletic programs.
- The addition of Louisiana Tech restores the league to 14 teams, suggesting renewed regional competition and increased fan engagement as the Sun Belt adapts amid shifting college football landscapes.
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