Austin College Celebrates NCAA Division III Week

SHERMAN, Texas - Austin College is proud to celebrate NCAA Division III Week from April 6 through April 12. Spearheaded by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, the campus will host a week-long series of events to honor the academic and athletic accomplishments of our 'Roos, while bringing the campus community together for fun, competition, and fundraising.

Division III Week is a positive opportunity for all individuals associated with Division III to observe and celebrate the impact of athletics and of student-athletes on the campus and surrounding community.

Students, faculty, staff, and fans are encouraged to participate in the following events throughout the week:

Schedule of Events

Monday, April 6: Digital Kickoff

• All Day: Kick off the week by following and engaging with the official Instagram posts from @acsports and @austincollegesaac. Show your 'Roo pride online!

Tuesday, April 7: Competition Night

• 7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Dodgeball Tournament at the Sid Richardson Center. Gather a team and compete—the winning team takes home a trophy!

• 7:00 PM: Baseball IMPACT GAME! Pack the stands and bring the energy to support the 'Roos on the diamond against Arlington Baptist.

Wednesday, April 8: Pie in the Face Fundraiser

• 7:00 PM-9:00 PM : Join us on the College Green for the SAAC Pie in the Face fundraiser! All proceeds go toward purchasing Graduation Stoles for our senior student-athletes.

  • $2 to pie a SAAC Representative

  • $5 to pie a Coach, Athletic Trainer, or the Athletics Director

Thursday, April 9: Photo Day & Trivia

• 11:00 AM: Student-Athlete Photo on the football field. Student-athletes should wear their varsity greys. A dedicated SAAC representatives photo will take place immediately afterward.

• 7:00 PM-8:00 PM: Trivia Night at the Pouch Club. Bring your friends and test your #RooNation knowledge!

Friday, April 10: Watch Party & Impact Match

• 11:58 AM (Subject to Change): Cheer NCA Nationals Watch Party. Come cheer on the cheerleaders as they compete on the national stage!

• 5:30 PM: Tennis IMPACT MATCH! Head out to the courts to support the tennis teams in their match against the University of the Ozarks.

Saturday, April 11: SCAC Game Day Takeover

• All Day: Student-Athlete Instagram Takeover! Keep an eye on our social channels for behind-the-scenes looks at weekend competitions. The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference will be hosting takeovers throughout the week from each member institution, with Austin College set to take control of the conference's official Instagram page on Saturday as the 'Roo softball team hosts Schreiner for a weekend series, while baseball heads to Kerrville and women's water polo travels to the Boston area for the CWPA Tournament.

• 12:00 PM: Softball IMPACT GAMES! Join us at Sherman High for a doubleheader against Schreiner University. The softball team's game on Sunday, April 12 to close out Division III Week will also serve as an IMPACT GAME for our SAAC! We hope to see you there all weekend!

About NCAA Division III Week: Division III Week is an opportunity to highlight the Division III student-athlete experience, which offers participation in a competitive athletic environment that pushes student-athletes to excel on the field and build upon their potential by tackling new challenges across campus.