Statement from Big South Commissioner Kyle B. Kallander on Coastal Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (www.BigSouthSports.com) – Big South Conference Commissioner Kyle B. Kallander has issued the following statement in regards to Coastal Carolina’s announced move to the Sun Belt Conference beginning in 2016-17.

“While the Big South Conference is disappointed in Coastal Carolina’s departure, we recognize that membership movement is a normal part of the current environment in Division I athletics.  The Big South has seen relatively little membership change recently, and is confident in its ongoing stability.  In fact, this move illustrates the strength of the Big South and the competitive excellence of its members.  Regardless, the Big South will continue to achieve at a high level by providing outstanding athletic and academic opportunities to all its student-athletes, and Developing Leaders Through Athletics.”