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Valparaiso University on Thursday announced an agreement to become an affiliate member of the Mid-American Conference in men\u2019s swimming for the 2021-22 season.<\/p>\n

Valpo will be one of six programs in MAC swimming and diving. Two \u2013 Ball State and Miami (Ohio) \u2013 are full-time MAC members. Valparaiso joins Evansville, Missouri State and Southern Illinois as full members of the Missouri Valley Conference that have affiliate memberships for swimming.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to have our men\u2019s swimming program join the MAC,\u201d Director of Athletics Mark LaBarbera<\/strong> said in a university statement<\/a>. \u201cCompeting against other in-state and regional schools will enhance the competitive experience for our student-athletes. Participating in a more regionally-based championship will provide the families of our swimmers a better opportunity to be part of their sons\u2019 championship experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

Valparaiso had been an affiliate member of the Summit League for four seasons, joining that league when the school\u2019s larger athletic programs joined the MVC before the 2017-18 season<\/a>. Valpo will compete in its final Summit League Championships next month.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited for the opportunity for our men\u2019s swimming team to join the MAC as an affiliate member next season,\u201d Valpo swimming head coach Maggie Kroemer<\/strong> said. \u201cBeing in the MAC for men\u2019s swimming, and competing with the rest of the men\u2019s programs from MVC institutions, is the best thing for our program.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am pleased to welcome Valparaiso University as an affiliate member in men\u2019s swimming and diving,\u201d MAC Commissioner Dr. Jon A. Steinbrecher<\/strong> said. \u201cWe have developed a strong Conference from across the Midwest that provides the opportunity for the participating student-athletes to excel at the highest levels of collegiate swimming.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"