Hey everyone, I'm currently looking into college options and would like to know more about Division 2 colleges in Illinois. Can anyone provide me with information on which colleges are D2 and their athletic programs? Thanks!
Hello! I'm happy to help you with information on Division 2 colleges in Illinois. There are two main D2 colleges in the state:
1. Lewis University: Located in Romeoville, Illinois, Lewis University is a private university that competes in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC). They offer a wide range of athletic programs, including men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's golf, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's track and field, women's volleyball, men's swimming, women's swimming, men's bowling, women's bowling, baseball, women's lacrosse, and women's softball, among others.
2. University of Illinois Springfield: The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) is a public university located in Springfield, Illinois. UIS is a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) as well. They offer several athletic programs such as men's and women's basketball, baseball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's golf, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's track and field, and women's softball.
These two universities have strong athletic programs and offer various sports for their student-athletes. It's worth exploring their athletics websites and reaching out to the respective coaches if you're interested in joining a specific sports team. Make sure to also consider academic fit and campus life when researching these schools. Good luck!
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