RFC Small College Preview: Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC)--(NCAA Division III)

Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC)

2014 Standings

2014 Media Guide 

Record Book

Looking back: The Texas Lutheran University Bulldogs notched their second straight season of at least eight or more wins in 2014, finishing at 9-2 overall en route to winning their second straight Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) championship. They fell to Mary Hardin-Baylor, 27-20, in the first round of the NCAA Division III playoffs.

Looking ahead: Don't be surprised if TLU "three-peats" as SCAC champions this fall.


Predicted order of finish (2014 overall record in parentheses):

1. Texas Lutheran (9-2): While the Bulldogs will play all of their games in the state of Texas this season, the most important date that TLU fans should circle on their calendar should be October 24. That's when the Bulldogs will travel to Belton, Texas to face Mary Hardin-Baylor in a potential playoff preview.

2. Trinity (Tex.)--(4-6): The Tigers will face the likes of Pacific Lutheran at home and Willamette at home, as well as facing Southwestern twice in 2015. 

3. Austin (5-5): The 'Roos lost all five games by double digits in 2014. That's something they hope to change in 2015. 

4. Southwestern (Tex.)--(1-8): The Pirates will continue their long uphill climb towards respectability under third-year head coach Joe Austin. 

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