NEW HAVEN, Conn. (July 22, 2025) – The Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference is mourning the loss of CACC Hall-of-Famer Robert C. “Bobby” Morgan. The longtime director of athletics and men’s basketball coach at the University of the Sciences, Morgan died on July 18 at age 89.

Morgan joined USciences (then Philadelphia College of Pharmacy of Science) as its men’s basketball coach in 1968. During 31 seasons, he posted a won-lost record of 598-250 (.705). He won eight NAIA District Coach of the Year awards and his teams made four NAIA national tournament appearances.

Morgan was named athletics director in 1977 and held that position for 34 years. He oversaw tremendous growth at USciences, including the addition of women’s sports, membership in the CACC and transition to NCAA Division II, and the opening of an Athletics & Recreation Center. The 1,000-seat arena in the new center was named in his honor.

“Bobby Morgan is a legend for more than just his great basketball career,” said CACC Commissioner Dan Mara. “His vision helped shape the CACC as it became an NCAA conference. He guided generations of USciences students as a coach and faculty member. He had a lasting impact on all he met.”

Morgan was part of the inaugural CACC Hall of Fame Class in 2015, one of five Halls of Fame of which he is a member.

Founded in 1961, the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference has been affiliated with NCAA Division II for 20 years. Conference institutions compete for championships in 17 sports – seven for men, nine for women, and one co-ed. The CACC contains 11 full members in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Membership includes the University of Bridgeport, Caldwell University, Chestnut Hill College, Dominican University New York, Felician University, Georgian Court University, Goldey-Beacom College, Holy Family University, Post University, Thomas Jefferson University, and Wilmington University.