Big South 40th Anniversary Celebration

40 Years of Commitment.
40 Years of Excellence.
40 Years of the Big South Conference.

The Big South Conference celebrated its 40th Anniversary season in 2023-24 with a special campaign to commemorate the milestone. “Our 40 Story” shared the stories of our full-time member institutions during their time in the Big South Conference, as well as showcased our first champions in every Big South sport. The "#Our40Story" celebration posts on the Big South's social media platforms during the 2023-24 academic year are archived below.

In 1985, we crowned our ?????????? Big South Baseball Champion (@WinthropBSB).

?? Today, we begin the journey to crown our ???????? Champion.#BigSouthBase | #Our40Story pic.twitter.com/Jo8n7CK7gV
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) May 23, 2024

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Get To Know: @csusports

?? Charleston, S.C.
?? Population: 850,000
?? Students: 2,200
????? Mascot: Bucky the Buccaneer

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CSU Director of Athletics Howard Bagwell (1965-2000) was a co-founder of the Big South Conference.… pic.twitter.com/Nxm2viYbx7
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) May 10, 2024

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By The Numbers: @csusports

The Buccaneers have claimed a Championship in ?? different Big South-sponsored sports. Here's how they've made it happen ?? pic.twitter.com/FinH6lT3Om
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) May 20, 2024

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In 1987, @Winthropsoftbal won the first Big South Softball Championship. In 2024, the Eagles open the tournament in Rock Hill looking to add a 7?th trophy to their case.#BigSouthSB | #Our40Story pic.twitter.com/4nR9NLzftG
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) May 9, 2024

As we get set to open the 2024 Big South Outdoor Track & Field Championships,

Let's flashback to '94 in honor of our FIRST #BigSouthOTF champions ?? @Liberty_XCTF #Our40Story pic.twitter.com/tlet5uCWQ9
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) May 6, 2024

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With the 2024 #BigSouthLAX Championships beginning today, we honor the league’s 40th Anniversary with a look back to 2013 and the first Big South team to capture a lacrosse crown! #Our40Story pic.twitter.com/hzuOBheUxf
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) May 3, 2024

?????????????????? ???????????? ?????? ?????????????? ????????????@AUG_Golf (1985) ?? @WUGolf

Be sure to catch the NCAA Men's Golf Selection Show this afternoon at 2 p.m. on Golf Channel!#BigSouthGolf | #Our40Story pic.twitter.com/SWvYeM9D7A
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) May 1, 2024

?????????????????? ???????????? ?? ?????????????? ????????????@UNCAvlWTennis (1987) ?? @UNCAvlWTennis

Catch the NCAA Women's Tennis Selection Show airing tonight at 6:30 p.m. on https://t.co/GGbdWy19Uc!#BigSouthWTEN | #Our40Story pic.twitter.com/VkkiUgeOZA
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) April 29, 2024

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Armstrong State (1985) ?? @UNCAvlMTennis

Don't miss the NCAA Men's Tennis Selection Show tonight at 6 p.m. on https://t.co/GGbdWy19Uc!#BigSouthMTEN | #Our40Story pic.twitter.com/esXth1XOnq
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) April 29, 2024

?????????????????? ???????????? ?????? ?????????????? ????????????@WinthropWGolf (1989) ?? @CSUBucsWGolf

Tune in to today's NCAA Women's Golf Selection Show at 2 p.m. on Golf Channel!#BigSouthGolf | #Our40Story pic.twitter.com/S7KbHTJOZO
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) April 24, 2024

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Get To Know: @ru_athletics

?? Radford, Va.
?? Population: 16,738
?? Students: 7,418
??? Mascot: The Highlander

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Radford has won 53 conference championships – 2nd-most among active Big South members – with at least… pic.twitter.com/bBXWBG8hoA
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) April 13, 2024

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By The Numbers: @ru_athletics

The Highlanders have claimed a Big South title in 1?1? different sports. A look at these numbers explains how they've done it ?? pic.twitter.com/qfAHnGwWtG
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) April 19, 2024

It’s the ???????? ?????????????????????? of the Big South Conference.

As an inaugural member, @ru_athletics has been ?????????????? ever since. ???

This #Our40Story belongs to the ??????????????????????. pic.twitter.com/PVbbAUQHYu
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) April 30, 2024

?????????????????? ???????????? ?? ?????????????? ????????????@CSU_Mbball (1985-86) ?? @LongwoodMBB @Radford_WBB (1986-87) ?? @BlueHoseWBB

Another March is in the books! ?#Our40Story pic.twitter.com/1qYoG0ZQaY
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) April 1, 2024

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Get To Know: @WUEagles

?? Rock Hill, S.C.
?? Population: 74,102
?? Students: 4,694
?? Mascot: Big Stuff the Eagle

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A charter member, @Winthrop_MBB is one of two men’s basketball programs with a championship in each… pic.twitter.com/Hxz3BCMONo
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) March 16, 2024

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By The Numbers: @WUEagles

A charter member of the Big South Conference, Winthrop earned the ???????????? ???? ?????????????????? name for good reason. ??#ROCKtheHILL pic.twitter.com/Aj04bJtBIv
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) March 26, 2024

For the last 40 years, the Eagles have ???????????? in the Big South ??

As a charter member of the conference, @WUEagles has spent the last four decades ???????????????? champions and ???????????????? champions in Rock Hill.

Welcome to Winthrop's Big South Story.#RockTheHill pic.twitter.com/A0tCLPRDIS
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) March 29, 2024

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With the 2024 Indoor Track and Field Championships looming, we honor the Big South's 40 Anniversary by flashing back to our ?????????? champions in #BigSouthITF history:

?? @Liberty_XCTF Men & Women (1998)#Our40Story pic.twitter.com/y3igLUTSg7
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) February 23, 2024

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Get To Know: @UNCAvlBulldogs

?? Asheville, NC
?? Population: 94,067
????? Students: 3,300
?? Mascot: @UNCAvlRocky (Pat the head of Rocky's statue on campus for good luck)

?????? ?????? ????????: @UNCAvlMBB earned the Big South’s first-ever… pic.twitter.com/nrMwgywi7T
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) February 9, 2024

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By The Numbers: @UNCAvlBulldogs

A Big South member for all 4?0? years, the Bulldogs have continued their climb to the top among the mountains of Asheville ?? pic.twitter.com/LUttCJz9Vb
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) February 16, 2024

A ???????????? school. In a ???????????? city. With a ???????????? story.

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It's not just what @UNCAvlBulldogs has done. It's what they're GOING to do.
#Our40Story Presents ?? ???? ?????? ??????????????????. pic.twitter.com/GIn0enDVWm
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) February 23, 2024

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Get To Know: @HighPointSports

?? High Point, N.C.
?? Population: 117,279
????? Students: 6,040
?? Mascot: Prowler the Panther

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High Point has won a Big South championship in 1?5? consecutive seasons. That includes a… pic.twitter.com/OqpGI5tWaB
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) January 12, 2024

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By The Numbers: @HighPointSports

In back-to-back years, High Point has been crowned Sasser Cup champions as the ?????? overall athletic institution in the Big South. ??

One glance at the numbers explains why. pic.twitter.com/atjLgGNXdC
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) January 19, 2024

For @HighPointSports, the formula is simple: ???????????? ???? ???? ??????????????????????????.

As members of the Big South Conference, the Panthers have done exactly that.

Welcome to High Point’s ?????? ?????????? ?????????? ?? #Our40Story pic.twitter.com/5ODGLN3IsS
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) January 26, 2024

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Get To Know: @GWUSports

?? Boiling Springs, N.C.
?? Population: 4,678
????? Students: 3,124
?? Mascot: Bo the Bulldog

?? ?????? ?????? ?????????:@GWUFootball won the first 2? Big South football titles in league history ('02 & '03). Twenty… pic.twitter.com/I6PTaLTmQV
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) December 8, 2023

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By The Numbers: @GWUSports

An associate member in football since 2002, Gardner-Webb joined the Big South as a full member in 2008.

It's been off and ????????????' for the ???????????????? ever since.

Now, the 'Dawgs are hungry for more. ?? pic.twitter.com/vUkMxxPYej
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) January 5, 2024

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On Saturday, we play the #BigSouthVB Championship semis.

On Sunday, we crown the NEXT champion.

But tonight, in honor of the Big South's 40th Anniversary season, we shine light on our FIRST champion.

?? @CSU_Volleyball, 1986#Our40Story pic.twitter.com/jCueVUVEuS
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) November 18, 2023

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Get To Know: @BlueHoseSports

?? Clinton, S.C.
?? Population: 8,500
????? Students: 1,999
?? Mascot: Scotty the Scotsman

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Since 2017, @PackthePondo has won 3? of the last six #BigSouthMTEN championships, and has… pic.twitter.com/NNBEVcDoiu
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) November 10, 2023

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By The Numbers: @BlueHoseSports

Presbyterian College made its transition to Division I in 2007. Since then, the Blue Hose have ???????? ?????????? and ???????????? ?????????? as a member of the Big South Conference.

Here's what we know ??… pic.twitter.com/tYFrA53LR0
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) November 17, 2023

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A conference member for 16 years, @BlueHoseSports has proudly represented what it means to be ???????? ????????.

At @presbycollege, spirits are ALWAYS high.

And no matter the obstacle, the Blue Hose NEVER say die.… pic.twitter.com/Zmt1OEUY2u
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) November 29, 2023

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In honor of the our 40th Anniversary season, let's flash back to our ?????????? champion in #BigSouthMSOC history.

?? Campbell, 1984

On Saturday, we crown the next ??#Our40Story pic.twitter.com/p9oV3D8P7i
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) November 11, 2023

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Before kicking off the Big South Women's Soccer Championship this afternoon, let's take a look back at our ?????????? #BigSouthWSOC champion:

?? Campbell, 1993#Our40Story pic.twitter.com/dLKXFdp4d7
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) November 2, 2023

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In honor of our 40th Anniversary season, we take a look back at the FIRST champions in #BigSouthXC history!#Our40Story pic.twitter.com/N5rZiXXkNo
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) October 29, 2023

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Get To Know: @LongwoodLancers

?? Farmville, Va.
?? Population: 8,000
????? Students: 5,000
?? Mascot: Elwood

?? Did You Know:
Longwood’s 5? Big South softball championships are 2nd-most in Big South history, and the program’s 5 titles in 7… pic.twitter.com/niWHAeTkG5
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) October 13, 2023

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By The Numbers: @LongwoodLancers

Since joining the Big South in 2012, the Lancers have reached the ?????????????? of heights.

One thing is for certain: The #HorsePower is HIGH in Farmville?? #GoWood pic.twitter.com/XL3QdRtHpU
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) October 20, 2023

What’s at the heart of Longwood’s Big South Story?

That’s where you’ll find what it means to be a ????????????.

It’s time to turn up the #HorsePower, because the future sure looks good in ???????????? ????????. #Our40Story: @LongwoodLancers pic.twitter.com/Vm7nmqbMro
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) October 27, 2023

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Get To Know: @UpstateSpartans

?? Spartanburg, S.C.
?? Population: 38,100
????? Students: 5,000
?? Mascot: Sparty

Did You Know:
Since its first Big South softball season in ‘19, @UpstateSoftball’s 1??7??3?? overall victories are MOST in the… pic.twitter.com/Bm4VvxTp0d
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) September 15, 2023

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By The Numbers: @UpstateSpartans

Filled with rich tradition, the Spartans joined the Big South Conference in 2018 and wasted ???? time making their mark on the league.

Once again: #SpartanArmy STAND UP ???? pic.twitter.com/u1ZdnIOZZU
— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) September 22, 2023

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As our newest member, @UpstateSpartans brought a rich tradition to the Big South.

Already, the Spartans have left their mark on the conference.

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— Big South Conference (@BigSouthSports) September 29, 2023

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