Month: August 2026

‘Commissioner’s Cup’ to Recognize NSAC Excellence

Just in time for the 2026-27 college sports season, the New South Athletic Conference introduces the Commissioner’s Cup to recognize the league’s top programs.

The Commissioner’s Cup award will utilize a points system with a sliding scale to highlight schools which represent excellence across a variety of sports. Points will accrue for each team based on regular season standings as well as for conference post-season play in men’s and women’s basketball, football, men’s soccer, and baseball. For cross country, track & field, and golf, points will be based on team finish in the conference meet.

“This is an exciting step for the NSAC to recognize excellence across the board,” says commissioner Mike Davis. “Every sport will carry equal weight, so every school has a chance to shine. It will also serve as an incentive to schools to consider growing their sports offerings, providing even more opportunities for student-athletes to compete, to grow, and to be recognized for their accomplishments.”

Fans can follow the points race here. The standings will be updated following the completion of each conference sports season with the final standings to be announced following the conclusion of the NSAC baseball tournament in May of 2027.

Sports with Conference Standings:

Category Weight
Regular Season 25%
Conference Championship/Postseason 75%

Each sport awards a maximum of 100 Commissioner’s Cup points.
25 points available from regular season standings
75 points available from conference championship/postseason finish

Regular Season (25 Points Maximum)
For sports with conference standings:
Finish Points
1st 25
2nd 22
3rd 20
4th 18
5th 16
6th 14
7th 12
8th 10
9th 8
10th 6
11th 4

If fewer teams participate, points stop at the last-place team.

Conference Championship (75 Points Maximum)
Finish Points
Champion 75
Runner-Up 65
Semifinalists 55
Quarterfinalists 45
Remaining Participants 35
Did Not Qualify/Participate 20

This rewards winning championships while still recognizing teams that qualify for postseason play


Sports Without a Regular Season Champion:

Examples:
Golf, Track & Field, Cross Country

All 100 potential points are based on championship finish

  • Champion = 100 points
  • Runner-up: 90
  • 3rd: 80
  • 4th: 70
  • etc.

NSAC Welcomes Daytona Beach Christian University

DAYTONA BEACH, Fl. – The New South Athletic Conference is proud to announce Daytona Beach Christian University as a provisional member for the 2026-27 school year.

Founded in 2022, DBCU is a non-sectarian faith-based institution offering associates, bachelors, and master’s degrees just blocks from its historic namesake beachfront. This year, the Seraphim are offering intercollegiate baseball, men’s basketball, football, men’s soccer, and softball.

“We at Daytona Beach Christian University are deeply pleased and grateful to join the New South Athletic Conference this year,” said DBCU President Erika Ernst. “It is an honor to be surrounded by individuals of such high character; leaders, coaches, and student-athletes who share a commitment to excellence, integrity, and sportsmanship in competition.

We sincerely appreciate Commissioner Mike Davis for welcoming us into this fellowship and for his vision in building a conference that elevates institutions like DBCU. We look forward with great anticipation to growing into full membership of this extraordinary league, competing with purpose, building lasting relationships, and glorifying God through athletics.

As Scripture reminds us:
‘And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.’
— Colossians 3:23 (KJV)

May our time in the NSAC reflect that standard in every contest and every interaction.”

Baseball coach Thomas Eaton echoed President Ernst’s sentiments: “On behalf of the Daytona Beach Christian University Baseball Team, we are excited to get the invitation on being a member to the New South Athletic Conference.”

“We have been in communication with President Ernst and her staff for more than a year now as we worked toward this moment,” added NSAC Commissioner Davis. “She and her colleagues have been thorough and gracious, and I hope they have found us to be likewise. The NSAC is more than pleased to welcome the Seraphim to the family, and we anticipate this being the beginning of a fruitful partnership for many years to come.”