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Arrives in Anderson

by Courtenay Houston
nderson University officially the decision was crucial. “We have strong Looking ahead, the university remains
launched its football program in enrollment, great facilities, great faculty, committed to supporting and expanding
2024, marking a historic milestone and great resources,” Epting said. “And the football program, with Spero Financial
for the institution. The decision to establish when you put that together, you have an Field at Melvin and Dollie Younts Stadium
a football team was announced in 2021, opportunity to really impact the university, being key parts of long-term discussions.
with the goal of enhancing the university’s and we felt like the time was now.” As the largest private university in South
athletic profile and campus life. Competing The response to the new football
Carolina, with 4,700 students, Anderson
in NCAA Division II as members of the program exceeded expectations, with
University’s decision to invest in football is
South Atlantic Conference (SAC), the an impressive 21,000 fans attending the
seen as a strategic move that will continue
Trojans made their long-awaited debut season’s five home games. The addition of
to benefit both the campus and the
with great enthusiasm from students, the team has strengthened school spirit,
broader Anderson County community.
alumni, and the local community. increased community engagement, and
With a strong first season behind
Led by head coach Bobby Lamb, the further solidified Anderson University’s
them, the Anderson Trojans have laid
inaugural recruiting class was in 2023, with reputation as a growing institution.
Anderson signing 56 players. In spring It isn’t just students who have enjoyed the groundwork for a promising future
2024, Anderson signed 22 players, and in the addition of the football program to in collegiate football. For schedule
spring 2025, 29 players were signed. Anderson’s offering. The team has become information or more information about the
Dr. Bert Epting, Jr., Vice President for a source of pride and excitement for Anderson University football team, please
Athletics, emphasized that the timing of alumni and the community. visit autrojans.com/sports/football.

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