Tigerville, S.C.—Women's flag football will become the 21st NCAA-sponsored athletic program at North Greenville University when competition begins in the 2027–28 academic year.

One of the fastest-growing sports in the United States, interest in women's flag football has been fueled by increasing high school participation, support from the National Football League, and the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California. 

The NCAA voted to establish women's flag football as an Emerging Sport during its 2026 convention.  
"We are excited to see strategic growth in NGU's athletics programming, with this emerging sport coming to campus," said NGU President Dr. Gene C. Fant, Jr. "Women's flag football has exploded in participation at the high school level, and we believe that this will provide a new pathway for some of these scholar-athletes to pursue degrees and cultivate the kind of life skills and disciplines that will cultivate successful transformational leaders for church and society."

NGU will bring its inaugural recruiting class to campus in the fall of 2027. The team is scheduled to officially begin competing in Conference Carolinas during the spring 2028 season.
"I'm excited about the opportunity ahead for our athletic department and this program," said NGU Athletic Director Will Lowrey. "We believe we have the resources and foundation necessary to compete at a high level, but ultimately, success will be determined by the leadership and culture we establish. Our focus will be on recruiting young women who demonstrate strong character, competitive skill, and academic excellence, while remaining committed to developing the whole person — mind, body, and soul."

More than 60 colleges and universities across the country currently sponsor women's flag football at the varsity or club level.
For more information, email Athletic Director Will Lowrey (will.lowrey@ngu.edu) or visit www.nguathletics.com.