Following a string of major bowl appearances, why is support still needed?

The cost of athletic scholarships is on the rise. With gender equity being a central topic in intercollegiate athletics, money must be there to field competitive teams in both men's and women's sports. With our athletic endowment and annual support, we still do not fully fund all athletic teams with the maximum number of scholarships as allowed by the NCAA. We continually need to expand and modernize facilities. Part of the proceeds from the Alliance Bowls were used to complete the following capital projects: outdoor track and soccer complex, English Field Press Box, indoor track, and Astroturf for Rector Fieldhouse. New facility needs are being identified such as expansion and renovation of Lane Stadium.