University), Columbus College (now Columbus State University), and Augusta College (now Augusta University). In 1983, Armstrong State College upgraded athletics to NCAA Division I and became a charter member of the Big South Conference in 1985. Soon after, in 1987, the Pirates returned to Division II, becoming a charter member of the Peach Belt Conference in 1990. Armstrong holds 96 PBC championships. In addition, the university has appeared in 139 NCAA Championships, winning 13 titles. Armstrong has produced 296 All-Americans. The Armstrong men's and women's tennis teams have combined to capture 10 NCAA Division II national championships over the last nine seasons. References External links Armstong State Athletics website Educational institutions established in 1935 Educational institutions disestablished in 2018 Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Universities and colleges in Savannah, Georgia Armstrong State University 1935 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state) 2018 disestablishments in Georgia (U.S. state)