The Southeastern Conference presidents and chancellors announced Sunday they unanimously accepted the University of Missouri into the conference effective July 1, 2012.
The addition of Missouri brings the SEC to 14 members after the conference added Texas A&M in September. The SEC has not said which division Missouri will join, but reports Sunday indicated the Tigers will join the East Division.
“I am pleased to officially welcome the University of Missouri to the SEC family on behalf of our presidents, chancellors, athletics directors, students and fans,” said SEC commissioner Mike Slive in a news release. ”Missouri is an outstanding academic institution with a strong athletic program. We look forward to having the Tigers compete in our league starting in