The New South Athletic Conference is excited to announce that URBE University of Miami, Florida has joined for both cross country and men’s basketball.
URBE University was founded in Venezuela in 1989 and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges and launched varsity athletics this year.
“Our team had the pleasure of meeting athletic director Dr. Raymond Lopez, Campus Director Dr. Eric Roberts, and the entire coaching staff on our site visit,” said NSAC commissioner Mike Davis. “Their commitment to academic as well as athletic excellence was apparent. The other thing that struck me was the family atmosphere of their campus. We are thrilled to welcome the Tigers to the conference.”
“We are truly honored and blessed to join this prestigious athletic governing body,” said Dr. Raymond Lopez Medina, URBE Dean and Athletic Representative. “This partnership represents an exciting step forward as we continue to provide our student-athletes with meaningful opportunities to compete among other outstanding collegiate programs. In addition to our athletic commitment, we remain deeply dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth. We look forward to contributing positively to the Conference and to collaborating with all member institutions in promoting integrity, sportsmanship, and student success both on and off the court.”
“It’s truly an honor to be joining the New South Athletic Conference,” added Jeffrey Steel, UBE men’s basketball head coach. “Being welcomed into a conference filled with such competitive and credible universities is something we take great pride in. For us at URBE University to be able reach this milestone is a testament to all the great individuals and hard work that we have been putting in as a family. We’re very excited to see how we measure up with the conference on the court and to be able to represent the conference with integrity off the court.”
The Tiger cross country team, under the leadership of coach Paxton Smith, will compete later this month in the inaugural NSAC Cross Country Championship in Umatilla, Florida. Basketball opens its season in just a few days.