The University of Wisconsin-Superior and Yellowjacket Athletics have announced the Yellowjacket women’s lacrosse program has been approved as an affiliate member of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC).
 
UW-Superior, who is currently an affiliate member of the WIAC in men’s and women’s ice hockey and was a full conference member until joining the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) in 2015, will begin varsity women’s lacrosse play during the 2026-27 year.
 
“We are excited to be joining the WIAC and offer a strong competitive home for our women’s lacrosse program. Our membership aligns with our goal of providing our student-athletes with a competitive and rewarding experience,” said UW-Superior Director of Athletics Nick Bursik.
 
The WIAC is currently in its fourth season of sponsoring women’s lacrosse as a championship sport, and the circuit will begin receiving an automatic qualifier into the NCAA tournament in 2026.
 
“We are excited to add another affiliate member in women’s lacrosse,” commented WIAC Commissioner Danielle Harris. “UW-Superior will fit in very well with our current membership as women’s lacrosse continues to expand in the Midwest.”
 
UW-Superior is currently searching for the women’s lacrosse program’s first head coach, with a candidate expected to be hired in the next several weeks.
 
For more information on the UW-Superior women’s lacrosse program, contact Yellowjacket Athletics at 715-395-4619.