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An area college has announced a major change to its athletic program. College of the Ozarks Dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Eric Bolger says the Point Lookout school will end its relationship with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) at the conclusion of the 2020-2021 school year.
In a statement, Dr. Bolger said, “We are grateful for the many years of athletic play we have enjoyed with the NAIA, particularly the 20 or so years we were able to host the Men’s Division II Basketball National Championship.”
The College of the Ozarks will continue its relationship with the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). The NCCAA includes faith-based colleges and offers student athletes the opportunity to participate in championship play.
CARDER HENRY | APSU ATHLETICS
A last second missed shot from Carlos Paez in the first round of the OVC Tournament closed the book on the 2020-21 season for APSU men’s basketball and the collegiate career of Terry Taylor.
Projected as co-conference champions with Mu ay State, the Govs had high expectations entering their season. However, the hype surrounding the program alongside persistent errors may have doomed them from the start.
APSU started the year at the Gulf Coast Showcase in Fort Meyers, Fla. and won two of its three games played. A loss in the final match against Abilene Christian may have turned heads to begin with, but the Wildcats’ 20-win season says otherwise.
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