Columbia Finishes in Top-50 in Final Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings

Cleveland, Ohio – The Columbia College Athletic Department finished 46^th in the final 2021-22 Learfield Directors’ Cup.

The Cougars were the top American Midwest Conference (AMC) in the standings with 368.50 points. Earlier this year, Columbia took home their fifth-straight AMC Presidents’ Cup.

Overall, 13 sports are counted in the final NAIA standings, four of which must be men’s basketball, men’s soccer, women’s basketball, and women’s volleyball. The next highest (9 max) sports scored for each institution, regardless of gender, are used in the standings.

The Learfield IMG Director’s Cup was developed as a joint effort between the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and USA Today. Points are awarded based on each institution’s finish in NAIA Championships.

About Learfield IMG College: Learfield IMG College is the leading media and technology services company in intercollegiate athletics. The company unlocks the value of college sports for brands and fans through an omnichannel platform. The company’s extensive content and commerce solutions create ultimate opportunities for fan engagement. The Learfield IMG College suite of services includes licensing and multimedia sponsorship management; publishing, audio, digital and social media; ticket sales and professional concessions expertise; branding; campus-wide business and sponsorship development; and venue technology systems. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company has long had the privilege of being an advocate for intercollegiate athletics and the student-athlete experience. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield IMG College Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.