ATLANTA, Ga. (June 29, 2026) - The Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025-26 Commissioner’s Cup, recognizing the league’s top men’s, women’s, and overall athletic programs.

The 2025-26 academic year marked the CCS’s fourth year of competition and featured another strong season of athletic achievement across the conference.

“Over the last four years, the CCS has continued to grow in strength, identity, and competitive excellence, and this year’s Commissioner’s Cup results are a reflection of that progress,” said CCS Commissioner Beth Vansant. “Maryville has been an important part of that growth from the beginning, and we are grateful for the leadership and competitive standard they have helped establish as a founding member of this conference. We also congratulate Asbury on capturing its first Women’s Commissioner’s Cup in just its second year in the league, which speaks to the immediate impact and strength they have brought to the CCS. As we celebrate Maryville and Asbury, we also look ahead with excitement going into year five, as our conference continues to build momentum and create meaningful championship experiences for our student-athletes.”

The Commissioner’s Cup is presented annually to CCS member institutions that demonstrate consistent athletic performance and overall excellence throughout the academic year. The awards recognize the top men’s and women’s programs, while the overall Commissioner’s Cup is determined by combining results from both men’s and women’s sports.

For the 2025-26 season, the CCS utilized an updated ratio-based scoring system, as approved by the league’s athletic administrators. Points are awarded based on regular-season standings in team sports and championship team finishes in individual or meet-based sports. Each institution has a total number of possible points based on its sport sponsorship. The total number of points earned is then divided by the total number of possible points to determine each institution’s final rating.

Additional points are awarded for conference championship success, with four points for championship titles and two points for runner-up finishes.


Asbury Captures Women’s Commissioner’s Cup

In just their second season in the CCS, Asbury University captured its first Women’s Commissioner’s Cup after a standout year across women’s athletics.

The Eagles claimed championship titles in women’s cross country, women’s volleyball, and women’s tennis, while also earning a runner-up finish in women’s soccer. Asbury’s success across the fall and spring seasons helped the Eagles earn 60.0 of a possible 80.0 points for a 0.750 rating.

The honor marks another milestone for Asbury, which shared the Overall Commissioner’s Cup last season during its first year in the conference.

"Asbury University is honored to receive the 2025-26 Women’s Commissioner’s Cup," said Mark Whitworth Asbury University’s Senior Vice President & Chief of Staff. “This award reflects the dedication and commitment of our women’s student-athletes and the coaches who lead these programs. We are thankful for the opportunity to compete in the CCS and congratulate our friends at Maryville on their accomplishment."

Maryville finished second in the women’s standings with a 0.638 rating after earning 51.0 of a possible 80.0 points, while Belhaven followed closely in third with a 0.575 rating after collecting 46.0 of a possible 80.0 points.
 
Maryville Claims Men’s and Overall Commissioner’s Cups

Maryville College captured both the Men’s Commissioner’s Cup and the Overall Commissioner’s Cup following a strong all-around year from the Scots.

On the men’s side, Maryville collected championship titles in men’s soccer and men’s outdoor track and field, along with a runner-up finish in men’s cross country. Those performances helped the Scots earn 42.0 of a possible 65.0 points for a 0.646 rating.

“It’s a special honor to win the men’s and overall CCS Commissioner’s Cup for 2025-2026 in a strong and competitive year in the CCS,” said Andrew Wu, Maryville College Director of Athletics. “We’re particularly proud to win the overall Cup for the first time.”

This marks the first time Maryville has captured both the Men’s and Overall Commissioner’s Cups. The Scots earned the Women’s Commissioner’s Cup two seasons prior.

"On behalf of our students and staff, we’d like to thank our CCS peers for the hearty competition and the conference office for their work coordinating championships," said Wu.

Piedmont finished second in the men’s standings with a 0.585 rating after earning 38.0 of a possible 65.0 points, while Covenant finished third with a 0.538 rating after collecting 35.0 of a possible 65.0 points.

Maryville also added key points on the women’s side, highlighted by a championship title in women’s outdoor track and field and a runner-up finish in women’s volleyball. Altogether, the Scots earned 93.0 of a possible 145.0 points for a 0.641 overall rating to secure the Overall Commissioner’s Cup.