Southern Wordmark Logo

Wordmark Logos

Southern Conference
Chattanooga Mocs Wordmark Logo 2007 - Present

Chattanooga Mocs

A wordmark "CHATTANOOGA" in navy above a wordmark "MOCS" in gold.

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East Tennessee State Buccaneers Wordmark Logo 2014 - Present

East Tennessee State Buccaneers

A custom wordmark "BUCCANEERS" in navy with gold trim.

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Furman Paladins Wordmark Logo 2013 - Present

Furman Paladins

A wordmark "FURMAN" in silver next to a letter "F" in white on a purple diamond shape with white and purple trim.

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Mercer Bears Wordmark Logo 2007 - Present

Mercer Bears

An arched wordmark "MERCER" in orange with white and black trim on a cream background and "BEARS" in white on a black background.

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Samford Bulldogs Wordmark Logo 2016 - Present

Samford Bulldogs

A wordmark "SAMFORD" in blue.

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The Citadel Bulldogs Wordmark Logo 2021 - Present

The Citadel Bulldogs

A block letter "C" in infantry blue with a blue trim and a blue star in the middle of the letter "C" next to a vertical line in blue and the wordmark "HONOR DUTY RESPECT" in blue.

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UNC Greensboro Spartans Wordmark Logo 2001 - 2020

UNC Greensboro Spartans

A wordmark UNC GREENSBORO" in gold and a custom wordmark "SPARTANS" in white with silver trim all on a blue background with silver trim.

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VMI Keydets Wordmark Logo 1985 - Present

VMI Keydets

A wordmark "VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE" in black.

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Western Carolina Catamounts Wordmark Logo 2018 - Present

Western Carolina Catamounts

An arched wordmark "WESTERN CAROLINA" in gold with purple trim on a white background and "CATAMOUNTS" in white on a banner in purple with gold trim.

A new shade of gold.

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Wofford Terriers Wordmark Logo 1987 - Present

Wofford Terriers

A wordmark "WOFFORD" in black.

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SoCon Wordmark Logo

The Southern Conference, colloquially known as the SoCon, is one of the oldest collegiate athletic conferences in the United States. The wordmark logo of the Southern Conference, much like the conference itself, has seen an interesting evolution that mirrors the history and growth of the organization.

In the early years of the Southern Conference, the wordmark logo was a simple, text-based design. It was predominantly composed of the words "Southern Conference," reflecting the straightforward and uncomplicated nature of the conference during its formative years. This minimalistic design focused on legibility and recognition, as the conference was establishing its brand identity.

As the Southern Conference grew and began to gain prominence, the wordmark logo evolved to reflect this progression. The changes were subtle, but they served to modernize the logo and ensure it remained relevant. The typography was updated, and the arrangement of the words was adjusted to create a more balanced and visually appealing design. The word "Southern" was often emphasized, reflecting the geographical identity of the conference.

Today, the Southern Conference wordmark logo is a modern, stylized design that maintains a link to the conference’s heritage. The current wordmark is bold and dynamic, yet it retains the simplicity and clarity of the initial design. The design underscores the conference's commitment to excellence in both athletics and academics, while also emphasizing its proud southern roots.

The evolution of the Southern Conference's wordmark logo is a testament to the conference's growth and transformation over nearly a century of existence. It's more than just a logo; it's a symbol of the conference's rich history and its commitment to continued excellence in the future.

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