Heart of America Athletic Conference Welcomes Ottawa University (Kan.) as Associate Member for Men's Volleyball

The Heart of America Athletic Conference announces the addition of Ottawa University (Kan.) as an associate member for Men's Volleyball, effective for the upcoming 2024-25 season.

This expansion brings the total number of teams in the league to twelve, meeting growth goals and securing a second automatic bid for the NAIA national championships:

• Clarke University
• Culver-Stockton College
• Grand View University
• Graceland University
• Kansas Wesleyan University
• Missouri Baptist University
• Missouri Valley College
• Mount Mercy University
• Ottawa University (Kan.)
• Park University
• University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy
• William Penn University

"We welcome Ottawa University to the Heart of America Athletic Conference as an associate member for Men's Volleyball," expressed Commissioner Nik Rule. "Their inclusion not only bolsters our competitive landscape but also plays a pivotal role in fulfilling our growth objectives. With their participation, we can offer enhanced schedule options and pave the way for a second automatic bid to nationals, further solidifying our goal of positioning The Heart as a premier athletic conference in the sport."