Texas A&M-Commerce has accepted an invitation from the Southland Conference and will join the ranks of Division I. The Lions will officially join the Southland on July 1, 2022, and begin a four-year transition into DI at the same time. A&M-Commerce has been a powerhouse in Division II, including the softball program that were NCAA South Central Regional Champions in 2018 and Regional Finalist in 2019 and 2021.