Jeff Konya<\/a>. “The Big West has earned a tremendous national reputation for competitive excellence, particularly in these specific Olympic sports. Bringing all three of these programs into a single, highly reputable conference not only streamlines our athletic operations but also provides our student-athletes with an elite, sustainable platform to compete for championships. This is a great day for Spartan Athletics.”<\/p>\nBy joining The Big West, SJSU becomes part of an expanded 2027-28 conference, further consolidating the West Coast’s top-tier talent in water polo and beach volleyball.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Big West is proud to expand meaningful championship pathways for student-athletes while strengthening several sports in which our conference has established a strong national presence,\u201d said The Big West Commissioner Dan Butterly. \u201cThese institutions bring outstanding programs, competitive excellence, and a shared commitment to the student-athlete experience. These additions enhance the depth and visibility of The Big West, support long-term sport sustainability, and position the conference for continued success on the national stage.\u201d<\/p>\n
Beach Volleyball (Beginning in 2027-28):<\/p>\n
San Jos\u00e9 State
\nCal Poly
\nCal State Bakersfield
\nCSUN
\nGrand Canyon
\nHawai\u2018i
\nLong Beach State
\nSacramento State<\/p>\n
Men’s Water Polo (Beginning in 2027-28):<\/p>\n
San Jos\u00e9 State
\nAir Force
\nCalifornia Baptist
\nCal State Fullerton
\nLong Beach State
\nUC Irvine<\/p>\n
Women’s Water Polo (Beginning in 2027-28):<\/p>\n
San Jos\u00e9 State
\nCalifornia Baptist
\nCal State Fullerton
\nCSUN
\nHawai\u2018i
\nFresno State
\nLong Beach State
\nSan Diego State
\nUC Irvine
\nUC San Diego<\/p>\n
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