The USA South Athletic Conference will once again give institutions the opportunity to spotlight student-athletes each Wednesday as a part of the Conference's #WhyD3Wednesday initiative. In its ninth year, #WhyD3Wednesday allows student-athletes to briefly explain why they chose to attend their Division III institution as well as share some of their favorite things in life. To view this week's submission, please see below and make sure to follow the hashtag #WhyD3Wednesday on the USA South's X (@usa_south) and Instagram (@usa_south) social media platforms throughout the year as League student-athletes share their stories.

Madison Bozarth - Salem College - Junior - Volleyball
"I chose Division III because it lets me keep playing the sport I love while still focusing on academics and personal commitments. I also wanted to be somewhere I could grow as both a player and a person without having to give up either one and Salem fulfilled that."

Madison's Favs:
Color: Green
Food: Hibachi Chicken
Animal: Dog
Movie: Creed
Class: Social Media Marketing
Pro Athlete: Sarah Hughes