The American Southwest Conference (ASC) is one of the largest and premier intercollegiate athletic conferences at the D3 level. The ASC was founded to provide a structure for intercollegiate athletics among the member institutions, a group of 16 college and universities with similar educational and athletic philosophies. Schools representing four states—Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi –compete in 16 conference sports with opportunity for advancement in both conference and NCAA Division III championships. ASC members believe that team and individual sports provide learning opportunities, and its membership should create an athletics environment supportive of teaching and learning. ASC Home: http://www.americansouthwestconf.org/