Statement by Southland Conference Commissioner Tom Burnett
"The Southland Conference wishes Texas State and UTSA well with their new membership in the Western Athletic Conference. Texas State and UTSA have been valued members, and have contributed and benefitted from their Southland membership.
"The Southland Conference, under the direction of its presidential Board of Directors, is already planning for the future and will take the necessary steps in due course to ensure that conference members will continue to have opportunities for competitive success while fostering an environment that encourages academic achievement by student-athletes. For almost a half century, the Southland has handled membership transition in a fair and thoughtful manner to enhance the league. We are confident that will be the case again."