Southern Miss students can expect an announcement regarding the addition of a women’s sports team either this fall or early spring, Athletic Director Bill McGillis said.
“We want to make sure we’re accommodating the interests of women and ultimately to provide more participation opportunities for women,” McGillis said.
Though there are currently more women’s sports than men’s, male athletes outnumber female athletes mostly due to the large number of athletes required for a football team.
McGillis said acrobatics and tumbling are also being considered, though other sports that warrant further consideration may emerge during research.