Orangeburg, SC -- The number of intercollegiate sports offered for women at South Carolina State University will increase to ten this season with the addition of soccer and golf.
The implementation of the new programs is a part of the institution's continuing effort to provide more scholarship opportunities for women, and to satisfy requirements under Title IX and gender equity, according to Dr. Tim Autry, Bulldog Athletics Director. The soccer program will offer 9.5 scholarships, with 4.5 being available for golf.
Coaches have already been appointed for both sports. Former SCSU track standout Sonia King will coach the soccer program, while Crystal Nixon will direct the golf team. Both positions are part-time.
The soccer team will begin intercollegiate competition this fall with a 12-match schedule. The slate calls for only one home match, Sept. 19, against Howard, The SCSU women open the season Aug. 29 against South Alabama in Charleston.
Golf, whose schedule is currently incomplete, will begin competing during the spring of 2000.
Other sports offered for women at the university include basketball, cross country, indoor and outdoor track, volleyball, softball, tennis and bowling.
Seven sports are available for men - football, basketball, golf, cross country, indoor and outdoor track, and tennis.
