The Western Athletic Conference (WAC) has welcomed The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) as an affiliate member in the sports of men’s soccer and women’s swimming & diving. This decision was made by the conference’s Board of Directors, and UTRGV will begin competing as an affiliate member in both sports starting with the 2024-25 academic year.
UTRGV has been a member of the WAC for men’s soccer since the program was re-established in 2015. The men’s soccer program at UTRGV will continue to compete as an affiliate during the 2024-25 academic year. Additionally, UTRGV Athletics will be launching its women’s swimming & diving program in the fall of 2024. The team will compete at the City of Pharr Natatorium, a state-of-the-art venue that has previously hosted the 2023 and 2024 WAC Swimming & Diving Championships.
This new venture for UTRGV in women’s swimming & diving marks an exciting expansion of their athletic programs within the WAC. The university’s commitment to these sports demonstrates their dedication to providing competitive opportunities for their student-athletes. The affiliation as a member in both men’s soccer and women’s swimming & diving further solidifies UTRGV’s role within the WAC.
