Austin College Celebrates National Girls & Women in Sports Day

SHERMAN, Texas – The Austin College athletics department and the campus community are celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day today, in conjunction with celebrations across the nation recognizing girls and women in the world of athletics. 

National Girls and Women in Sports Day began in 1987, its purpose to acknowledge the accomplishments of female athletes, the positive influence of sports participation, and the continuing struggle for equality for women in sports. Today, NGWSD is celebrated in all 50 states, and the 'Roo athletics department will continue to recognize its female student-athletes at several upcoming home events.

Austin College will be recognizing its women in sports at the 'Roo softball team's home opening doubleheader against Southwest Assemblies of God on Friday, February 3, as well as the women's tennis team's first home match of the season against Texas Wesleyan on February 11. Finally, the women's basketball team will be celebrating NGWSD on Sunday, February 12 as the 'Roos take on Schreiner University in their final home game of the season. 

This year, NGWSD is celebrating the theme of Expanding Opportunity, and building on the progress made through Title IX to provide chances for young women to compete in sports. Over the years, Austin College has continued to grow its opportunities for women to participate in athletics at a high level, with eight varsity women's programs and more than 100 female student-athletes competing for the 'Roos this year. 

Austin College athletic teams participate as a member of the NCAA Division III and the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.