CLEVELAND, Ohio — The final standings for the 2025-26 Learfield NCAA Division II Directors’ Cup standings included 11 Gulf South Conference member institutions, as announced by the National Association of Athletic Directors (NACDA).

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
STANDINGS: OVERALL | CONFERENCE

The announcement marked the 10th consecutive year and the 11th time since 2010-11 that at least 10 Gulf South institutions were recognized.

Three GSC schools were among the top-50, led by West Florida at No. 12, No. 15 Lee and No. 41 UAH. 

The Learfield Directors’ Cup was developed as a joint effort between the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and USA Today. Points are awarded based on each institution's finish in NCAA Championships. Overall, 15 sports are counted in the final DII standings, four of which must be women’s volleyball and basketball and men’s basketball and baseball. The next highest (11 max.) sports scored for each institution, regardless of gender, are used in the standings. 

GSC in Learfield Cup Standings - 2025-26 Final
12. West Florida (613 pts)
15. Lee (569 pts)
41. UAH (417.5 pts)
86. Mississippi College 248.5 pts)
112. West Alabama (199.5 pts)
143. Delta State (147 pts)
153. Montevallo (125 pts)
201. Union (50 pts)
221. AUM (37.5 pts)
t228. Trevecca Nazarene (25 pts)
t228. Valdosta State (25 pts)