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Southeastern Conference

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is an American college athletic conference whose member institutions are located primarily in the Southern United States. The SEC participates in the NCAA Division I in various sports, including football, basketball, baseball, and more. The conference is known for its strong athletic programs and has a rich history of success in various sports.

History

The Southeastern Conference was established in December 1932, when 13 members of the Southern Conference left to form their own conference. The founding members were:

• University of Alabama
• University of Florida
• University of Georgia
• University of Kentucky
• University of Mississippi
• University of Tennessee
• Auburn University
• Louisiana State University
• Mississippi State University
• University of the South
• Tulane University
• Vanderbilt University
• Georgia Institute of Technology

Over the years, the conference has seen several changes in membership. Notably, Georgia Institute of Technology left the SEC in 1964, and Tulane University left in 1966. The conference expanded in 1991 with the addition of the University of Arkansas and the University of South Carolina.

Member Institutions

As of the current date, the SEC consists of 14 member institutions:

• University of Alabama
• University of Arkansas
• Auburn University
• University of Florida
• University of Georgia
• University of Kentucky
• Louisiana State University
• University of Mississippi
• Mississippi State University
• University of Missouri
• University of South Carolina
• University of Tennessee
• Texas A&M University
• Vanderbilt University

Sports

The SEC sponsors competition in a variety of sports, including:

• Football
• Men's Basketball
• Women's Basketball
• Baseball
• Softball
• Soccer
• Track and Field
• Swimming and Diving
• Golf
• Tennis
• Gymnastics
• Volleyball

Achievements

The SEC is renowned for its success in various sports, particularly in college football. The conference has produced numerous national champions and Heisman Trophy winners. SEC teams have consistently performed well in NCAA tournaments and have a strong presence in college athletics.

Commissioners

The SEC has had several commissioners since its inception. The current commissioner is Greg Sankey, who has held the position since 2015.

Related Pages

• NCAA
• College football
• College basketball
• College baseball
• Southern Conference
• Big Ten Conference
• Pac-12 Conference
• Atlantic Coast Conference
• Big 12 Conference