Patriots Achieve 17th Place in Learfield Directors’ Cup for 2026

CLEVELAND, OHIO – The University of Texas at Tyler athletics department has placed 17 th in the Learfield Directors’ Cup for the 2025-26 academic year. The Learfield Directors’ Cup was developed as a joint effort between the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and USA Today . Points are awarded based on each institution’s finish in NCAA Championships. Overall, 15 sports are counted in the final DII standings, four of which must be women’s volleyball and basketball and men’s basketball and baseball. The next highest (11 max.) sports scored for each institution, regardless of gender, are used in…