Metro Conference statement regarding U.S. Senate passage of the Protect College Sports Act:

"The Metro Conference is grateful to the bipartisan leaders in the Senate whose work led to the passage of the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA), a critical step toward providing the stability and consistent national standards that college athletics urgently needs. For mid-major conferences like the Metro, which are committed to providing opportunities for student-athletes across a broad range of sports, this legislation is essential to sustaining broad-based Division I athletics.

"We recognize there is more to be done, and the Metro and its member institutions are committed to working with the House of Representatives on legislation that protects the educational experience and competitive balance at the heart of college sports. 

"The Metro remains a leader in discussions with lawmakers on this legislation and the broader issues that will shape the direction of intercollegiate athletics."