(Crestview Hills, Ky.)– Thomas More University announced today (Jan 12) the elimination of men's volleyball as an NCAA sport following the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.
"This was a difficult decision, but necessary as we recognize the challenges of conference affiliation as an NCAA sport and increased travel which results in more missed classes," said Vice President and Director of Athletics Terry Connor. "As we begin competition as a full member of the NCAA Division II and the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC), continuing men's volleyball at a time when relatively few sponsoring institutions exist within our region does not align with the vision of Thomas More Athletics and our commitment to ensuring student-athletes have the very best academic and athletic experience," Connor added.
The University will honor all current men's volleyball student-athlete scholarships.
Men's volleyball was re-launched by Thomas More in 2019, returning after a hiatus since the mid-1990's. The team currently competes as an associate member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC), as men's volleyball is not sponsored by the G-MAC.
"I would like to express my gratitude to all of our student-athletes, coaching staff, and fans for their involvement and dedication to the men's volleyball program over the years," Connor shared.
About Thomas More University
Founded in 1921, Thomas More University stands as a beacon of academic excellence and innovation, challenging students to Make It More. Deeply rooted in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, this timeless foundation supports a transformative educational experience as students looking to Be More are guided in the pursuit of knowledge, ethical leadership, and the integration of faith and reason. Through the high-quality, liberal arts education provided at Thomas More, students examine the ultimate meaning of life, their place in the world, and their responsibility to others which leads to the ability to think critically and contribute meaningfully to the world. Serving more than 2,300 students, Thomas More takes its place as the premier Catholic university in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region, being named one of the 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. by the Wall Street Journal. For more, visit thomasmore.edu.
