Lone Star Alliance
The Lone Star Alliance is a lacrosse-only athletic conference affiliated with the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association. The conference incorporates teams in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska and is divided into three divisions, Division I, Division II, and Division III.
Division I
Seven institutions currently make up the LSA Division II. All of the LSA DI members are members of NCAA Division I. Currently the LSA DI league includes two Big 12 members, three SEC members, one Sun Belt Conference member, and one American Athletic Conference member.Institution | Location | Founded | Affiliation | Enrollment | Team Nickname | Primary conference |
University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, Arkansas | 1871 | Public | 26,754 | Razorbacks | SEC |
Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 1860 | Public | 25,215 | Tigers | SEC |
Southern Methodist University | University Park, Texas | 1911 | Private/Methodist | 10,693 | Mustangs | American |
Texas A&M University | College Station, Texas | 1871 | Public | 48,702 | Aggies | SEC |
Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, Texas | 1873 | Private/Disciples of Christ | 8,696 | Horned Frogs | Big 12 |
Texas State University | San Marcos, Texas | 1899 | Public | 34,229 | Bobcats | Sunbelt |
Texas Tech University | Lubbock, Texas | 1923 | Public | 30,049 | Red Raiders | Big 12 |
Division II
Fifteen institutions currently make up the LSA Division II. The league comprises members of various NCAA collegiate athletic conferences.Institution | Location | Founded | Affiliation | Enrollment | Team Nickname | Primary conference |
Dallas Baptist University | Dallas, Texas | 1879 | Private | 5,257 | Patriots | Heartland |
Kansas State University | Manhattan, Kansas | 1863 | Public | 21,719 | Wildcats | Big 12 |
Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, Oklahoma | 1890 | Public | 25,295 | Cowboys | Big 12 |
University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson, Texas | 1969 | Public | 19,727 | Comets | ASC |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Lafayette, Louisiana | 1898 | Public | 16,361 | Ragin' Cajuns | Sunbelt |
Southeastern Louisiana University | Hammond, Louisiana | 1925 | Public | 13,331 | Lions | SLC |
Tulane University | New Orleans, Louisiana | 1834 | Private | 14,062 | Green Wave | American |
Creighton University | Omaha, Nebraska | 1878 | Private | 8,910 | Bluejays | Big East |
Missouri State University | Springfield, Missouri | 1905 | Public | 26,001 | Bears | MVC |
Saint Louis University | St. Louis, Missouri | 1818 | Private | 12,649 | Billikens | A-10 |
Washington University in St. Louis | St. Louis, Missouri | 1853 | Private | 15,045 | Bears | UAA |
Baylor University | Waco, Texas | 1845 | Private, Baptist | 14,769 | Bears | Big 12 |
Rice University | Houston, Texas | 1891 | Private/Non-sectarian | 6,799 | Owls | C-USA |
Texas A&M University at Galveston | Galveston, Texas | 1962 | Public | 2,324 | Sea Aggies | n/a |
University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio, Texas | 1969 | Public | 28,955 | Roadrunners | C-USA |
Division III
Ten institutions currently make up the LSA Division III. The league comprises members of various NCAA collegiate athletic conferences.Institution | Location | Founded | Affiliation | Enrollment | Team Nickname | Primary conference |
Texas A&M University | College Station, Texas | 1871 | Public | 48,702 | Aggies | SEC |
University of Houston | Houston, Texas | 1927 | Public | 40,747 | Cougars | American |
Louisiana Tech University | Ruston, Louisiana | 1894 | Public | 11,957 | Bulldogs | C-USA |
St. Edward's University | Austin, Texas | 1878 | Private/Catholic | 5,400 | Hilltopper | Heartland |
Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets | College Station, Texas | 1871 | Public | 48,702 | Aggies | SEC |
Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, Texas | 1947 | Public | 11,929 | Islanders | SLC |
Hardin–Simmons University | Abilene, Texas | 1891 | Private | 2,392 | Cowboys | ASC |
University of the Incarnate Word | San Antonio, Texas | 1881 | Private | 10,984 | Cardinals | SLC |
Tarleton State University | Stephenville, Texas | 1899 | Public | 13,226 | Texans | WAC |
Trinity University | San Antonio, Texas | 1869 | Private/Non-sectarian | 2,487 | Tigers | SCAC |
Former Members
- Austin College - Division II
- Centenary College - Division II
- Southwestern University - Division II
- University of Texas at Arlington - Division II
- Nicholls State University - Division II
- University of Texas at Austin - Division I
- University of Oklahoma - Division I
- University of North Texas - Division I
- University of Mary Hardin–Baylor - Division II
- Sam Houston State University - Division II
- Stephen F. Austin State University - Division II