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LA Tech Returns to Sun Belt Conference | Baton Rouge News
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- Jul 1, 2026
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Louisiana Tech is officially returning to the Sun Belt Conference after a 20-year absence, marking a major homecoming for the school and a historic expansion for the conference. Once a member from 1991 to 2001, LA Tech now rejoins alongside fellow Louisiana schools UL Lafayette and UL Monroe, creating a powerful trio of state rivals. With 12,000 students and 16 varsity sports, LA Tech’s return adds depth and legacy to the Sun Belt, which now boasts 14 members and 19 NCAA sports. The move, approved unanimously in 2025, was praised by commissioner Keith Gill for LA Tech’s athletic tradition, passionate fanbase, and strategic location — all key pieces in rekindling regional rivalries and strengthening the conference’s national footprint. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/17f6e5afb723d591