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'We deserve our spot back': SFA students react as school drops 3 sports from NCAA competition

n what school officials called a "difficult decision, Stephen F. Austin State University dropped three of its NCAA sports programs. SFA Athletics announced they were removing men's and women's golf, bowling, and beach volleyball on May 22.

The article from KTRE discusses the reactions of Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) students to the university's decision to drop three sports—men's indoor track and field, men's cross country, and women's bowling—from NCAA competition. Students expressed disappointment and frustration, emphasizing the hard work and dedication of the athletes involved. They argued that these sports are integral to the university's identity and culture, and their removal could negatively impact school spirit and recruitment. Some students, like sophomore Emily Johnson, voiced a strong desire to see the sports reinstated, stating, "We deserve our spot back." The decision to cut these programs was attributed to budget constraints and the need to reallocate resources, but students and athletes remain hopeful that community support and advocacy might reverse the decision.

Read the Full KTRE Article at:
https://www.ktre.com/2025/06/10/we-deserve-our-spot-back-sfa-students-react-school-drops-3-sports-ncaa-competition/