SPOKANE, Wash. — It is official, the WCC will be expanding. The conference announced on Friday that Grand Canyon University and Seattle University will join the conference in 2025.
The schools will become the tenth and eleventh members in the conference.
“We are thrilled to welcome two institutions of higher education that each will make significant contributions to the future of the West Coast Conference,” Gonzaga University President and Chair of the WCC Presidents’ Council Dr. Thayne McCulloh said. “While each university has a unique and distinctive character, both are deeply invested in the welfare of their students and surrounding communities, are making significant investments in their athletics programs and facilities, and will enhance the competitive profile of the West Coast Conference. I applaud the work of our Commissioner and the WCC Presidents’ Council for their efforts. Welcoming Grand Canyon University and Seattle University is truly a significant moment for the WCC.”
The two universities will compete in 14 of the WCC’s 16 sports. Both schools will compete in men’s basketball, women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s tennis, women’s tennis, men’s golf, women’s golf, men’s cross country and women’s cross country. Grand Canyon will compete in the WCC in beach volleyball and Seattle will compete in the conference in rowing.
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