Central Intercollegiate Conference

The Central Intercollegiate Conference (CIC) was an American intercollegiate athletic conference that operated from 1928 to 1968.^[1] It was less often referred to as the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (CIAC), particularly towards the beginning of its existence. Formed in late 1927, the conference initially had seven members, all located in the state of Kansas, and began play in early 1928.^[2]^[3]^[4] Many of the league's members went on to form the Central States Intercollegiate Conference (CSIC) in 1976.

Member schools

Final members

Institution	Location	Affiliation	Enrollment	Nickname	Joined^[5]	Left	Subsequent conference	Current conference
Kansas State Teachers College^[a]	Emporia, Kansas	Public	5,887	Hornets	1927	1968^[6]	various^[b]	Mid-America (MIAA)^[c] (1991–present)
Kansas State Teachers College in Hays^[d]	Hays, Kansas		14,658	Tigers	1927	1968^[7]	various^[e]	Mid-America (MIAA)^[c] (2006–present)
Kansas State Teachers College in Pittsburg^[f]	Pittsburg, Kansas		7,102	Gorillas	1927	1968^[8]	various^[g]	Mid-America (MIAA)^[c] (1989–present)
University of Omaha^[h]	Omaha, Nebraska		15,431	Indians^[i]	1959	1968	various^[j]	Summit^[k] (2012–present)
Washburn University	Topeka, Kansas		7,971	Ichabods	1927, 1940	1933, 1968^[6]	various^[l]	Mid-America (MIAA)^[c] (1989–present)

Notes

^ Currently known as Emporia State University since 1977.
^ Emporia State had joined various subsequent conference affiliations: the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) from 1968–69 to 1971–72; the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) from 1972–73 to 1975–76; the Central States Intercollegiate Conference (CSIC) from 1976–77 to 1988–89; and as an NCAA D-II Independent from 1989–90 to 1990–91.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Currently an NCAA Division II athletic conference.
^ Currently known as Fort Hays State University since 1977.
^ Fort Hays State had joined various subsequent conference affiliations: the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) from 1968–69 to 1971–72 (also from 1989–90 to 2005–06 on its second stint); the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) from 1972–73 to 1975–76; and the Central States Intercollegiate Conference (CSIC) from 1976–77 to 1988–89.
^ Currently known as Pittsburg State University since 1977.
^ Pittsburg State had joined various subsequent conference affiliations: the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) from 1968–69 to 1971–72; the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) from 1972–73 to 1975–76; and the Central States Intercollegiate Conference (CSIC) from 1976–77 to 1988–89.
^ Currently known as the University of Nebraska at Omaha since 1968.
^ Nebraska–Omaha is now competing as the Mavericks since the 1971–72 school year.
^ Nebraska–Omaha had joined various subsequent conference affiliations: the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) from 1968–69 to 1971–72; the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) from 1972–73 to 1975–76; the North Central Conference (NCC) from 1976–77 to 2007–08; the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) from 2008–09 to 2010–11; and as an NCAA D-I Independent during the 2011–12 school year.
^ Currently an NCAA Division I non-football athletic conference.
^ Washburn had joined various subsequent conference affiliations: as an Independent from 1933–34 to 1939–40; the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) from 1968–69 to 1971–72; the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) from 1972–73 to 1975–76; and the Central States Intercollegiate Conference (CSIC) from 1976–77 to 1988–89.

Former members

Institution	Location	Affiliation	Enrollment	Nickname	Joined^[5]	Left	Subsequent conference	Current conference
College of Emporia	Emporia, Kansas	Presbyterian	N/A	Fighting Presbies	1927	1940^[6]	various^[a]	Closed in 1974
Rockhurst College^[b]	Kansas City, Missouri	Catholic (Jesuit/0	2,746	Hawks	1948	1951	various^[c]	Great Lakes Valley (GLVC)^[d] (2005–present)
St. Benedict's College^[e]	Atchison, Kansas	Catholic (Benedictines)	2,189	Ravens	1937	1962	NAIA Independent (1962–91)	Heart of America (HAAC) (1991–present)
Southwestern College	Winfield, Kansas	United Methodist	1,650	Moundbuilders	1927	1958^[9]	Kansas (KCAC) (1958–present)
Municipal University of Wichita^[f]	Wichita, Kansas	Public	15,778	Shockers	1927	1940^[10]	various^[g]	The American^[h] (2017–present)

Notes

^ The College of Emporia had joined various subsequent conference affiliations: the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) from 1940–41 to 1970–71; and the Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) from 1971–72 to 1973–74.
^ Currently known as Rockhurst University since 1999.
^ Rockhurst had joined various subsequent conference affiliations: as an NAIA Independent from 1951–52 to 1997–98; as an NCAA D-II Independent during the 1998–99 school year; and the Heartland from 1999–2000 to 2004–05.
^ Currently an NCAA Division II athletic conference.
^ Currently known as Benedictine College since 1971.
^ Currently known as Wichita State University since 1964.
^ Wichita State had joined various subsequent conference affiliations: as an NAIA Independent from 1940–41 to 1944–45; and the Missouri Valley Conference from 1945–46 to 2016–17.
^ Currently an NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision athletic conference.

Membership timeline

Full member (all sports) Full member (non-football)

Football champions

1928 – College of Emporia^[11]
1929 – Emporia Teachers^[12]
1930 – Washburn^[13]
1931 – Washburn and Wichita^[14]
1932 – Wichita^[15]
1933 – Wichita^[16]
1934 – Fort Hays State^[17]
1935 – Fort Hays State and Pittsburg State^[18]
1936 – Fort Hays State^[19]
1937 – Wichita^[20]
1938 – Wichita^[21]
1939 – Wichita^[22]
1940 – St. Benedict's^[23]
1941 – Pittsburg State^[24]

1942 – Pittsburg State^[25]
1943 – No champion
1944 – No champion
1945 – No champion
1946 – Southwestern (KS)
1947 – Emporia State^[26]
1948 – Emporia State^[27]
1949 – Pittsburg State and Washburn
1950 – Emporia State
1951 – Emporia State and Pittsburg State^[28]
1952 – Emporia State^[29]
1953 – St. Benedict's Washburn
1954 – Fort Hays State and Washburn
1955 – Pittsburg State^[30]

1956 – St. Benedict's^[31]
1957 – Pittsburg State^[32]
1958 – St. Benedict's^[33]
1959 – St. Benedict's
1960 – St. Benedict's
1961 – Pittsburg State^[34]
1962 – Omaha^[35]
1963 – Omaha^[36]
1964 – Washburn^[37]
1965 – Omaha^[38]
1966 – Fort Hays State and Pittsburg State
1967 – Omaha
1968 – Nebraska–Omaha

References

^ "CIC Will Disband After '68". St. Joseph News-Press. St. Joseph, Missouri. September 29, 1968. p. 41. Retrieved May 29, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Kirksville to Play C Of E." Kansas City Times. Kansas City, Missouri. December 29, 1927. p. 10. Retrieved June 4, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Basket Ball Schedule". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri. December 4, 1927. p. 26. Retrieved June 4, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Archived 2015-09-07 at the Wayback Machine, College Football Data Warehouse, retrieved November 1, 2015.
^ ^a ^b "Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association".
^ ^a ^b ^c "Bylaws (Introduction)" (PDF). Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. January 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 6, 2014. Retrieved November 6, 2014.
^ DeLassus, David. "Fort Hays State University historical data". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
^ DeLassus, David. "Pittsburg State University championship results". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on November 13, 2012. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
^ DeLassus, David. "Southwestern History". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
^ DeLassus, David. "Wichita State History". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved March 30, 2013.
^ "C. Of E. Finishes Brilliant Season". The Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Kansas. Associated Press. November 30, 1928. p. 19. Retrieved August 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "To Other Emporia Team". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri. November 29, 1929. p. 28. Retrieved July 22, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Classic Here Thursday". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri. November 24, 1930. p. 10. Retrieved July 22, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "The Conference Standings". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri. November 27, 1931. p. 22. Retrieved July 20, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Wichita Takes Central Title". The Manhattan Mercury. Manhattan, Kansas. Associated Press. November 25, 1932. p. 6. Retrieved July 22, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Football Standings". The Kansas City Times. Kansas City, Missouri. December 1, 1933. p. 13. Retrieved July 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Okeson, Walter R., ed. (1935). Spalding's Official Intercollegiate Foot Ball Guide 1935. New York, New York: American Sports Publishing Co. pp. 98, 181–207.
^ Okeson, Walter R., ed. (1936). Spalding's Official Intercollegiate Foot Ball Guide 1936. New York, New York: American Sports Publishing Co. pp. 87, 167–192.
^ "Emporia Colleges To End Seasons Thursday". Emporia Gazette. Emporia, Kansas. November 23, 1936. p. 4. Retrieved July 22, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Final Football Standings". The Kansas City Times. Kansas City, Missouri. November 26, 1937. p. 13. Retrieved July 20, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Central Conference Standings". The Manhattan Mercury. Manhattan, Kansas. November 21, 1938. p. 2. Retrieved July 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Emporia Teams to End Football Season with 2 Games Thursday". Emporia Gazette. Emporia, Kansas. November 27, 1939. p. 11. Retrieved July 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Central Conference Standings". The Iola Register. Iola, Kansas. November 25, 1940. p. 8. Retrieved July 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Pittsburg Gains Central Title By Trimming Hornets". Emporia Gazette. Emporia, Kansas. November 24, 1941. p. 9. Retrieved July 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Races Are Over". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri. November 23, 1942. p. 12. Retrieved July 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Hornets Trounce Gorillas 28-7; Win Conference Title". Emporia Gazette. Emporia, Kansas. November 24, 1947. p. 10. Retrieved July 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "From Rags To Kansas Prominence". The Iola Register. Iola, Kansas. Associated Press. November 16, 1948. p. 6. Retrieved July 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Share C. I. C. Grid Title". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri. Associated Press. November 12, 1951. p. 14. Retrieved July 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Emporia Clinches C. I. C. Title". The Iola Register. Iola, Kansas. Associated Press. November 10, 1952. p. 6. Retrieved July 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Small College Grid Standings". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri. November 7, 1955. p. 19. Retrieved July 20, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "A 3-Way Tangle In M. I. A. A. Football". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Kansas. Associated Press. November 5, 1956. p. 23. Retrieved July 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Pittsburg Stretches Skein To Nine; Wins CIC Crown". The Manhattan Mercury. Manhattan, Kansas. Associated Press. November 12, 1957. p. 7. Retrieved May 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Ravens Go for Perfect Season; Holiday Bowl". Garden City Telegram. Garden City, Kansas. November 10, 1958. p. 8. Retrieved May 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "All CIC Attention Is Focused on Pitt". Hays Daily News. Hays, Kansas. November 22, 1961. p. 6. Retrieved May 29, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Tigers Bury Washburn; Capture Second In CIC". Hays Daily News. Hays, Kansas. November 11, 1962. p. 11. Retrieved May 29, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Omaha In As CIC Champ; C of E Is Halfway Home". The Salina Journal. Salina, Kansas. Associated Press. November 11, 1963. p. 13. Retrieved May 29, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "CIC Final". Hays Daily News. Hays, Kansas. November 16, 1964. p. 8. Retrieved May 29, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Omaha And Ottawa Win Grid Titles". The Salina Journal. Salina, Kansas. Associated Press. November 15, 1965. p. 9. Retrieved May 29, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[6] Currently known as Emporia State University since 1977.

[8] Emporia State had joined various subsequent conference affiliations: the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) from 1968–69 to 1971–72; the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) from 1972–73 to 1975–76; the Central States Intercollegiate Conference (CSIC) from 1976–77 to 1988–89; and as an NCAA D-II Independent from 1989–90 to 1990–91.

[D2-9] Currently an NCAA Division II athletic conference.

[10] Currently known as Fort Hays State University since 1977.

[12] Fort Hays State had joined various subsequent conference affiliations: the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) from 1968–69 to 1971–72 (also from 1989–90 to 2005–06 on its second stint); the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) from 1972–73 to 1975–76; and the Central States Intercollegiate Conference (CSIC) from 1976–77 to 1988–89.

[13] Currently known as Pittsburg State University since 1977.

[15] Pittsburg State had joined various subsequent conference affiliations: the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) from 1968–69 to 1971–72; the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) from 1972–73 to 1975–76; and the Central States Intercollegiate Conference (CSIC) from 1976–77 to 1988–89.

[16] Currently known as the University of Nebraska at Omaha since 1968.

[17] Nebraska–Omaha is now competing as the Mavericks since the 1971–72 school year.

[18] Nebraska–Omaha had joined various subsequent conference affiliations: the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) from 1968–69 to 1971–72; the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) from 1972–73 to 1975–76; the North Central Conference (NCC) from 1976–77 to 2007–08; the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) from 2008–09 to 2010–11; and as an NCAA D-I Independent during the 2011–12 school year.

[D1-19] Currently an NCAA Division I non-football athletic conference.

[20] Washburn had joined various subsequent conference affiliations: as an Independent from 1933–34 to 1939–40; the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) from 1968–69 to 1971–72; the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) from 1972–73 to 1975–76; and the Central States Intercollegiate Conference (CSIC) from 1976–77 to 1988–89.

[21] The College of Emporia had joined various subsequent conference affiliations: the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) from 1940–41 to 1970–71; and the Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) from 1971–72 to 1973–74.

[22] Currently known as Rockhurst University since 1999.

[23] Rockhurst had joined various subsequent conference affiliations: as an NAIA Independent from 1951–52 to 1997–98; as an NCAA D-II Independent during the 1998–99 school year; and the Heartland from 1999–2000 to 2004–05.

[D2-24] Currently an NCAA Division II athletic conference.

[25] Currently known as Benedictine College since 1971.

[27] Currently known as Wichita State University since 1964.

[29] Wichita State had joined various subsequent conference affiliations: as an NAIA Independent from 1940–41 to 1944–45; and the Missouri Valley Conference from 1945–46 to 2016–17.

[FBS-30] Currently an NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision athletic conference.

[1] "CIC Will Disband After '68". St. Joseph News-Press. St. Joseph, Missouri. September 29, 1968. p. 41. Retrieved May 29, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[2] "Kirksville to Play C Of E." Kansas City Times. Kansas City, Missouri. December 29, 1927. p. 10. Retrieved June 4, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[3] "The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Basket Ball Schedule". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri. December 4, 1927. p. 26. Retrieved June 4, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[champs-4] Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Archived 2015-09-07 at the Wayback Machine, College Football Data Warehouse, retrieved November 1, 2015.

[TIAA-5] "Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association".

[KCAC-7] "Bylaws (Introduction)" (PDF). Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. January 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 6, 2014. Retrieved November 6, 2014.

[11] DeLassus, David. "Fort Hays State University historical data". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved March 10, 2013.

[14] DeLassus, David. "Pittsburg State University championship results". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on November 13, 2012. Retrieved March 10, 2013.

[26] DeLassus, David. "Southwestern History". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved March 10, 2013.

[28] DeLassus, David. "Wichita State History". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved March 30, 2013.

[31] "C. Of E. Finishes Brilliant Season". The Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Kansas. Associated Press. November 30, 1928. p. 19. Retrieved August 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .

[32] "To Other Emporia Team". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri. November 29, 1929. p. 28. Retrieved July 22, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[33] "Classic Here Thursday". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri. November 24, 1930. p. 10. Retrieved July 22, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[34] "The Conference Standings". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri. November 27, 1931. p. 22. Retrieved July 20, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[35] "Wichita Takes Central Title". The Manhattan Mercury. Manhattan, Kansas. Associated Press. November 25, 1932. p. 6. Retrieved July 22, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[36] "Football Standings". The Kansas City Times. Kansas City, Missouri. December 1, 1933. p. 13. Retrieved July 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[37] Okeson, Walter R., ed. (1935). Spalding's Official Intercollegiate Foot Ball Guide 1935. New York, New York: American Sports Publishing Co. pp. 98, 181–207.

[38] Okeson, Walter R., ed. (1936). Spalding's Official Intercollegiate Foot Ball Guide 1936. New York, New York: American Sports Publishing Co. pp. 87, 167–192.

[39] "Emporia Colleges To End Seasons Thursday". Emporia Gazette. Emporia, Kansas. November 23, 1936. p. 4. Retrieved July 22, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[40] "Final Football Standings". The Kansas City Times. Kansas City, Missouri. November 26, 1937. p. 13. Retrieved July 20, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[41] "Central Conference Standings". The Manhattan Mercury. Manhattan, Kansas. November 21, 1938. p. 2. Retrieved July 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[42] "Emporia Teams to End Football Season with 2 Games Thursday". Emporia Gazette. Emporia, Kansas. November 27, 1939. p. 11. Retrieved July 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[43] "Central Conference Standings". The Iola Register. Iola, Kansas. November 25, 1940. p. 8. Retrieved July 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[44] "Pittsburg Gains Central Title By Trimming Hornets". Emporia Gazette. Emporia, Kansas. November 24, 1941. p. 9. Retrieved July 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[45] "Races Are Over". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri. November 23, 1942. p. 12. Retrieved July 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[46] "Hornets Trounce Gorillas 28-7; Win Conference Title". Emporia Gazette. Emporia, Kansas. November 24, 1947. p. 10. Retrieved July 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[47] "From Rags To Kansas Prominence". The Iola Register. Iola, Kansas. Associated Press. November 16, 1948. p. 6. Retrieved July 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[48] "Share C. I. C. Grid Title". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri. Associated Press. November 12, 1951. p. 14. Retrieved July 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[49] "Emporia Clinches C. I. C. Title". The Iola Register. Iola, Kansas. Associated Press. November 10, 1952. p. 6. Retrieved July 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[50] "Small College Grid Standings". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri. November 7, 1955. p. 19. Retrieved July 20, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[51] "A 3-Way Tangle In M. I. A. A. Football". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Kansas. Associated Press. November 5, 1956. p. 23. Retrieved July 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[52] "Pittsburg Stretches Skein To Nine; Wins CIC Crown". The Manhattan Mercury. Manhattan, Kansas. Associated Press. November 12, 1957. p. 7. Retrieved May 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[53] "Ravens Go for Perfect Season; Holiday Bowl". Garden City Telegram. Garden City, Kansas. November 10, 1958. p. 8. Retrieved May 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[54] "All CIC Attention Is Focused on Pitt". Hays Daily News. Hays, Kansas. November 22, 1961. p. 6. Retrieved May 29, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[55] "Tigers Bury Washburn; Capture Second In CIC". Hays Daily News. Hays, Kansas. November 11, 1962. p. 11. Retrieved May 29, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[56] "Omaha In As CIC Champ; C of E Is Halfway Home". The Salina Journal. Salina, Kansas. Associated Press. November 11, 1963. p. 13. Retrieved May 29, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[57] "CIC Final". Hays Daily News. Hays, Kansas. November 16, 1964. p. 8. Retrieved May 29, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

[58] "Omaha And Ottawa Win Grid Titles". The Salina Journal. Salina, Kansas. Associated Press. November 15, 1965. p. 9. Retrieved May 29, 2020 – via Newspapers.com .

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