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Behind the Big South play

The Big South Conference serves as adefining element forLiberty athletics.Since its conception in 1983,the Big South Conferencehas been "reflecting the energy and growth ofthe NewSouth," accordingto www.bigsouthsports.com This NCAA Division I conference has helped boost Liberty intothespotlight. Before joining the conference in 1991,Liberty was aNCAA Division II school,and has seen its athleticsprosper through thisalignment Beforeits membership within the Big South,Liberty was aNCAA Division II school The coveted prize within the Big South Conference is the "Sasser Cup." Originally called the "Commissioner's Cup,"it was renamed after George "Buddy" Sasser in 2000. The Sasser Cupisawarded annuallyto the college with the most overall athleticsuccess.During its thirteen year membership inthe Big South Conference,Liberty has claimed the award fivetimes,second only toCoastal Carolina University whoreceived the award sixtimes.

Liberty has made quite aname foritself within the Big South Conference. Many Liberty teams have earned Big South Championship Titles,including Men's and Women's Basketball,Track and Field and Baseball.Liberty's athletes have individually claimed Big South honors, ranging from All-conference player titlestoBig South player ofthe year awards. Liberty University was fulfillingits mission of training champions, not only inthe classrooms,but also onthe fields, courts, and floorsofthe Big South Conference. • Bg Selak EdtfaidStaff

UNC Asheville

Location: Asheville, N C ^ "

Enrollment: 3,300

Founded: 1927

Nickname: Bulldogs

Colors: Royal Blue and White

VMI

Location: Lexington, V A

Enrollment: 1,300

Founded: 1839

Nickname: Keydets

. —Colors: Red, White and Yellow