Lone Star Alliance Explained

Lone Star Alliance
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Conference:MCLA
Division:Division I, II, III
Teams:34
Sports:College lacrosse
Mens:34
Womens:0
Region:South Central United States
Commissioner:Jason Zantjer
Website:http://mcla.us/LSA/
Map Size:250
Champions:Division 1: Texas (19th Title)
Division 2: Tulane (1st Title)
Division 3: UL Lafayette (1st Title)
Champ Season:2024
Most Successful Club:Division 1: Texas (19 Titles)
Division 2: Southwestern & Sam Houston State (Tied at 5 Titles)
Division 3: Kansas State & UL Lafayette (Tied at 1 Title)

The Lone Star Alliance (LSA) is a lacrosse-only athletic conference affiliated with the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA).[1] 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.[2]

Teams

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. Ten institutions currently make up the LSA Division III. The league comprises members of various NCAA collegiate athletic conferences.

Division I
InstitutionLocationFoundedAffiliationEnrollmentTeam NicknameTenure
University of ArkansasFayetteville, Arkansas1871Public29,068Razorbacks2006-present
University of KansasLawrence, Kansas1865Public26,780Jayhawksunknown-present
Louisiana State University
(LSU)		Baton Rouge, Louisiana1860Public35,912Tigersunknown-present
University of OklahomaNorman, Oklahoma1890Public28,042Sooners2006-present
University of Mississippi
(Ole Miss)		Oxford, Mississippi1844Public21,203Rebels2008-present
University of MissouriColumbia, Missouri1839Public31,412Tigersunknown-present
Southern Methodist University
(SMU)		University Park, Texas1911Private/Methodist12,385Mustangsunknown-present
Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, Texas1871Public72,530Aggiesunknown-present
Austin, Texas1883Public51,991Longhornsunknown-2019, 2023-present
Texas Christian University
(TCU)		Fort Worth, Texas1873Private/Disciples of Christ11,938Horned Frogsunknown-present
Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, Texas1899Public37,864Bobcatsunknown-present
Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, Texas1923Public40,542Red Raidersunknown-present
Division II
Baylor UniversityWaco, Texas1845Private/ Baptist20,626Bearsunknown-present
Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas, Texas1879Private/Baptist4,366Patriots2015-present
Drury UniversitySpringfield, Missouri1873Private/ Protestant1,615Panthers2023-present
East Texas Baptist UniversityMarshall, Texas1912Private/ Baptist1,688Tigers2021-present
Missouri State UniversitySpringfield, Missouri1905Public23,505Bears2004-present
Rice UniversityHouston, Texas1891Private/Non-sectarian8,285Owlsunknown-present
Texas A&M University (Division II Team)College Station, Texas1871Public72,530Aggies2020-present
Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, Louisiana1834Private13,127Green Wave2014-present
University of HoustonHouston, Texas1927Public47,031Cougarsunknown-present
University of North TexasDenton, Texas1890Public42,454Mean GreenUnknown-2019, 2022-present
University of Texas at DallasRichardson, Texas1969Public29,696Comets2015-present
University of Texas at San Antonio
(UTSA)		San Antonio, Texas1969Public34,734Roadrunners2004-present
Washington University in St. LouisSt. Louis, Missouri1853Private16,973Bearsunknown-present
Division III
Kansas State UniversityManhattan, Kansas1863Public20,229Wildcatsunknown-2020, 2023-present
Louisiana Tech UniversityRuston, Louisiana1894Public11,037Bulldogs2017-present
Oklahoma State UniversityStillwater, Oklahoma1890Public24,660Cowboysunknown-2019, 2022-present
Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, Texas1879Public21,404Bearkats2008-2017, 2023-present
St. Edward's UniversityAustin, Texas1878Private/Catholic3,577Hilltoppersunknown-present
Tarleton State UniversityStephenville, Texas1899Public13,995Texans2015-2020, 2023-present
Texas A&M University Corps of CadetsCollege Station, Texas1871Public72,530Aggies2020-present
Texas A&M University–Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, Texas1947Public10,726Islanders2014-present
University of Louisiana at LafayetteLafayette, Louisiana1898Public16,225Ragin' Cajuns2011-2020, 2023-present

Former Members

Former Members!Institution!Location!Team Nickname!Tenure!Current Status!Former LSA Division
Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene, TexasWldcats2015-2019DefunctDivision II
Austin CollegeSherman, TexasKangaroos2005-2012DefunctDivision II
Centenary College of LouisianaShreveport, LouisianaGentlemen2009-2012DefunctDivision II
Creighton UniversityOmaha, NebraskaBluejays1999-2022DefunctDivision II
Hardin–Simmons UniversityAbilene, TexasCowboys2018-2022DefunctDivision III
Nicholls State UniversityThibodaux, LouisianaColonels2003-2005DefunctDivision II
Saint Louis UniversitySt. Louis, MissouriBillikens1992-2022DefunctDivision II
Southeastern Louisiana UniversityHammond, LouisianaLions2017-2021DefunctDivision II
Southwestern UniversityGeorgetown, TexasPirates2005-2009NCAA Division IIIDivision II
Stephen F. Austin State UniversityNacogdoches, TexasLumberjacksunknown-2018DefunctDivision II
St. Gregory's UniversityShawnee, OklahomaCavaliers2015-2016DefunctDivision II
Texas A&M University at GalvestonGalveston, TexasSea Aggies2015-2022DefunctDivision II
Trinity UniversitySan Antonio, TexasTigersunknown-2020DefunctDivision III
University of the Incarnate WordSan Antonio, TexasCardinals2015-2020DefunctDivision III
University of Mary Hardin-BaylorBelton, TexasCrusaders2012-2013DefunctDivision II
University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington, TexasMavericks2004-2009DefunctDivision II
University of TulsaTulsa, OklahomaGolden Hurricane2014-2018DefunctDivision II

Championship Records

Division I

Division I Champions!Year!Conference Champion!Runner-up
1976Texas
1977Texas
1978Texas
1979Texas TechTexas A&M
1980Texas TechBaylor
1981TulaneTexas Tech
1982Tulane
1983Texas Tech
1984Texas Tech
1985Texas Tech
1986Texas Tech
1987Texas
1988Texas TechTexas
1989SouthwesternTexas
1990TexasTexas A&M
1991Texas A&M
1992Texas TechTexas A&M
1993Texas A&MRice
1994Texas A&M
1995Texas
1996Texas
1997Texas
1998Texas
1999Texas
2000Texas A&MTexas
2001Texas A&MTexas
2002Texas A&MTexas
2003Texas A&MTexas Tech
2004TexasTexas A&M
2005Texas TechTexas
2006TexasTexas Tech
2007Texas A&MTexas
2008Texas A&MTexas
2009TexasNorth Texas
2010Texas StateTexas
2011TexasSouthern Methodist
2012TexasTexas State
2013TexasTexas State
2014TexasTexas State
2015Texas StateTexas
2016Texas StateSouthern Methodist
2017Southern MethodistOklahoma
2018Texas A&MOklahoma
2019Louisiana StateTexas
2020No Championship due to Covid-19 Pandemic
2021No Championship due to Covid-19 Pandemic
2022Texas ChristianTexas A&M
2023TexasSouthern Methodist
2024TexasTexas A&M
Division I Records!Team!Championships!Championship Years!Runner-up!Runner-up Years
Texas191976, 1977, 1978, 1987, 1990, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2023, 2024 111988, 1989, 1990, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2015, 2019
Texas A&M101991, 1993, 1994, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008, 201861979, 1990, 1992, 2004, 2022, 2024
Texas Tech91979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1992, 200531981, 2003, 2006
Texas State32010, 2015, 201632012, 2013, 2014
Tulane21981, 1982
Southwestern11989
Southern Methodist1201732011, 2016, 2023
Louisiana State12019
Texas Christian12022
Oklahoma22017, 2018
Baylor11980
Rice11993
North Texas12009
Note: From 1976 to 1990 the LSA was known as the SWLA (South Western Lacrosse Association)

Division II

Division II Champions!Year!Conference Champion!Runner-up
2003St. Edward'sHouston
2004UT ArlingtonNicholls State
2005SouthwesternUT Arlington
2006SouthwesternSt. Edward's
2007SouthwesternTexas Christian
2008SouthwesternSt. Edward's
2009SouthwesternSam Houston State
2010Sam Houston StateCentenary College
2011Sam Houston StateSt. Edward's
2012Sam Houston StateUL Lafayette
2013Sam Houston StateHouston
2014Sam Houston StateTAMU Corpus Christi
2015Oklahoma StateSt. Gregory's
2016UL LafayetteUT Dallas
2017UL LafayetteUT Dallas
2018Missouri StateUT Dallas
2019Missouri StateRice
2020No Championship due to Covid-19 Pandemic
2021No Championship due to Covid-19 Pandemic
2022Missouri StateTulane
2023Missouri StateBaylor
2024TulaneMissouri State
Division II Records!Team!Championships!Championship Years!Runner-up!Runner-up Years
Southwestern52005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Sam Houston State52010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 201412009
Missouri State42018, 2019, 2022, 202312024
UL Lafayette22016, 201712012
St. Edward's1200332006, 2008, 2011
UT Arlington1200412005
Oklahoma State12015
Tulane1202412022
UT Dallas32016, 2017, 2018
Houston22003, 2013
Nicholls State12004
Texas Christian12007
Centenary College12010
TAMU Corpus Christi12014
St. Gregory's12015
Rice12019
Baylor12023

Division III

Division III Champions!Year!Conference Champion!Runner-up
2023Kansas StateSam Houston State
2024UL LafayetteHouston
TeamChampionshipsChampionship YearsRunner-upRunner-up Years
Kansas State12023
UL Lafayette12024
Sam Houston State12023
Houston12024

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archived copy . 2010-08-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110716212528/http://www.texaslacrosse.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=45 . 2011-07-16 . dead .
  2. Web site: LSA. About the Lone Star Alliance. February 5, 2012.

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