From staff reports
The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) is now a full member of NCAA Division II, marking a major milestone in the university’s athletic and institutional growth.
Chancellor Al M. Panu shared the announcement on July 10 with the campus community, calling the achievement “a defining moment” and a reflection of the university’s ongoing commitment to excellence.
“This is a testament to the leadership of our Athletics division and dedicated teamwork from all corners within the university community, and support from the larger community and region we serve,” he said.
The NCAA Membership Committee granted USCB full membership in Division II beginning in the 2025-26 academic year. This allows the university’s student-athletes to compete in postseason opportunities. USCB and its athletics programs have been growing steadily since the school’s intercollegiate athletics program launched in 2007.
“Achieving full NCAA Division II membership is the culmination of years of hard work and vision from so many people — our coaches, staff, university leadership, and especially our amazing student-athletes,” said USCB Director of Athletics Quin Monahan. “I’m deeply grateful for the support we’ve received from our campus and the Lowcountry community.”
The good news for USCB marked the completion of a rigorous three-year transition period that required meeting specific benchmarks in compliance, staffing, scholarships, academic support, and institutional commitment.
USCB fields 11 varsity teams, including baseball, softball, women’s soccer, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s track & field, and men’s and women’s basketball.
