the Pioneers. The college is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) starting in the 2025-26 school year. The Pioneers previously competed in the Carolinas Junior College Conference within Region X as a Division I ranked member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) until the conclusion of the 2023-24 academic year.
SMC competes in 14 intercollegiate varsity teams. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, and track and field. Women's sports include basketball, beach volleyball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball. All 14 teams transitioned to NAIA competition beginning in the 2024-25 academic year. Men's volleyball will be introduced in the 2026-27 academic year.
=== Accomplishments ===
SMC's athletic teams have won numerous regional, divisional, and national titles during their time in the NJCAA, establishing the college as …
