JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Unisun Sports, the groundbreaking strategic alliance between the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) and the United Athletic Conference (UAC), has officially commenced as of July 1, 2026. Unisun Sports will serve both conferences, designed to significantly enhance operational efficiency, foster deeper collaboration, and drive innovation across both NCAA Division I organizations. 
 
"Today marks more than an official launch date—it represents the beginning of what's next in collegiate athletics. It celebrates a new era for the United Athletic Conference (UAC) as it officially steps into a multi-sport conference, the continued strength of the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN), and the formation of a joint-venture, Unisun Sports," said Unisun Sports CEO, Jeff Bacon.
 
The Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) will continue its success across the southeast region with eight full-time members located in some of the country's most desired destinations. Spanning across four states with cities like Charlotte, Jacksonville, Louisville and Nashville in its market, the ASUN has defined itself as the destination-based conference.
 
Atlantic Sun Conference Members

• Bellarmine University, Louisville, Kentucky
• Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, Florida
• Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, Florida
• Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee
• Queens University of Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina
• Stetson University, DeLand, Florida
• University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida
• University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida

 
The United Athletic Conference, newly rebranded from the Western Athletic Conference (WAC), will sponsor 16 sports and championships with nine full-time members. Those members span across six different states (Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas) reaching millions of people across the south.
 
United Athletic Conference Members

• Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas
• Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee
• University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas
• Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky
• University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama
• Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas
• University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas
• University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
• University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia

 
Unisun Sports challenges what's possible in college sports by setting the tone rather than waiting for something to come along. The member institutions have forged a new path and today, Unisun Sports celebrates the ASUN and UAC and their vision to create what's next.
 
"I would like to recognize our University Presidents, Directors of Athletics, Administration, and those whose vision and leadership helped make this possible," Bacon said. "Together, we're creating a platform that strengthens our member institutions, and delivers innovation when asked what's next."
 
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