West Florida's Alia Scotka has been appointed as the Gulf South Conference national representative for the NCAA Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), as selected by the NCAA. In conjunction, Scotka will also become the Chairperson for the GSC SAAC and will vacant her role as GSC SAAC Social Media Manager.

Why It Matters

Alia Scotka's appointment as the Gulf South Conference national representative for the NCAA Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is significant as she becomes the fourth consecutive female student-athlete to be named GSC SAAC Chair, demonstrating a trend of female leadership in the conference.

By the Numbers
  • Scotka's term as NCAA Division II SAAC national rep begins January 14, 2024, and continues through January 16, 2027.
  • The Gulf South Conference (GSC) boasts 13 member institutions and sponsors 19 sports, hosting 18 annual championship events.
State of Play
  • Alia Scotka is the first representative from West Florida to hold the position of GSC national representative, and she serves as the Argonauts' SAAC President.
  • Scotka has made waves in her first two seasons for the Argonauts and holds an impressive athletic and academic record.
Bottom Line

Alia Scotka's appointment as the GSC national representative for NCAA Division II SAAC reflects a significant trend of female leadership in the conference, and her term is expected to bring enthusiastic and passionate advocacy for student-athlete interests at the national level.