Central Arkansas seeks associate membership (presumably in mens' soccer). More questions asked as lots of schools are on the table for possible expansion...
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Conference questions
By MIKE BROWN World Sports Writer
6/27/2006
Two schools are leaving the Mid-Continent,which leaves ORU and the rest of the league pondering the future. NCAA Tournament berths are at stake as conference leaders look for replacements.
Adding members would strengthen position
Losing two schools in a 28-day span raised questions about the future of the Mid-Continent Conference.
Scattered over three time zones, is it coming apart at the seams? Is it time for Oral Roberts University to look for another conference?
"I don't see any reason for alarm," said ORU athletic director Mike Carter. "There are other schools that can be added. I think the Mid-Con is going to be stable."
But league officials were stunned in May when Valparaiso announced it would join the Horizon League after the 2006-07 academic year. Chicago State left in April, effective immediately.
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