(WSIL) --聽Belmont University has accepted an invitation to join the Missouri Valley Conference as its 11th聽member institution.
President Dr. L. Gregory Jones announced Tuesday Belmont will begin competition in the MVC in the fall of 2022.

鈥淛oining the Missouri Valley Conference represents a natural step forward for our already high-achieving and well-respected programs,鈥� Jones said. 鈥淕iven the collective accomplishments of the conference and the prominence of its member institutions, we believe this is a great move for Belmont and sets us up for even greater success in the future.鈥�
鈥淥n behalf of our coaches and athletic staff, we are thrilled to become the newest member of the Missouri Valley Conference,鈥� said Belmont Vice President, Director of Athletics Scott Corley. 鈥淛oining the MVC will elevate our level of competition, enhance our recruiting, and increase our opportunities for national exposure. We look forward to competing for championships in The Valley against so many quality institutions.鈥�

Belmont University joins Bradley University, Drake University, the University of Evansville, Illinois State University, Indiana State University, Loyola University Chicago, Missouri State University, the University of Northern Iowa, 九游体育 Illinois University and Valparaiso University.
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