Print GSAC Membership Timeline Founded in 1986, the Great Southwest Athletic Conference has evolved from six California institutions into an 11-member conference spanning California, Arizona and Nevada. Former Members Current Members 1986 1996 2006 2016 2027 Azusa Pacific 1986–2012 California Lutheran 1986–1989 Fresno Pacific 1986–2012 Point Loma Nazarene 1986–2012 Vanguard 1986–2024 Westmont 1986–2023 California Baptist 1987–2011 Concordia Irvine 1987–2015 Biola 1994–2017 Hope International 1999–Present San Diego Christian 1999–2023 The Master's 2001–Present Arizona Christian 2012–Present Jessup 2014–2024 Menlo 2015–2024 Life Pacific 2017–Present OUAZ 2018–Present Benedictine Mesa 2024–Present Embry-Riddle 2024–Present Park Gilbert 2024–Present La Sierra 2025–Present Soka 2025–Present Nevada State 2026–Present School names reflect the institutions' current identities. San Diego Christian previously competed as Christian Heritage College, Vanguard previously competed as Southern California College, and Jessup previously competed as William Jessup University.