UTRGV Expands Athletic Programs in Women’s Swimming & Diving and Men’s Soccer within WAC

The Western Athletic Conference (WAC) has announced that The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) has accepted an invitation for affiliate membership 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.