After previously approving John Melvin University of Crowley, Louisiana for membership, the New South Athletic Conference Board of Directors extended an invitation to JMU’s sister institution, John Melvin Christian College of Pace, Florida, to join for the 2024-25 season.

JMCC will formally open this fall and sponsor teams in men’s basketball, baseball, volleyball and possibly softball.

“We are blessed with the opportunity to be part of a great conference with high-quality competition,” said Jean Melvin Angeron, Co-Founder of JMCC. “The NSAC is a great fit for our mission to help students advance academically, athletically, and spiritually.”

“It was natural for us to accept both institutions,” said NSAC Commissioner Mike Davis. “We look forward to ‘Excelling Together’ for years to come.”