State University of New York Athletic Conference

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State University of New York Athletic Conference
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FormerlyNew York State Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Association NCAA
Founded1958
CommissionerTom Di Camillo (since 2014)
Sports fielded
  • 22
    • men's: 10
    • women's: 12
Division Division III
No. of teams10 full, 6 affiliates
Headquarters Syracuse, New York
Region New York
Official website sunyacsports.com
Locations
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The State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) is an intercollegiate athletic conference that competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III, consisting of schools in the State University of New York system. It was chartered in 1958 as the New York State Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

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History

State University of New York Athletic Conference
State University of New York Athletic Conference
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Morrisville
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New Paltz
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Plattsburgh
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Oneonta
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Potsdam
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Cortland
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Oswego
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Fredonia
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Buffalo State
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Locations of SUNYAC members:
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Chronological timeline

Member schools

Current members

The SUNYAC currently has ten full members, all are public schools:

InstitutionLocation [lower-alpha 1] FoundedAffiliationEnrollmentNicknameJoinedColors
State University of New York Buffalo State University Buffalo 1871Public [lower-alpha 2] 8,339 Bengals 1958   
State University of New York at Canton (SUNY Canton) Canton 19063,122 Roos 2024 [lower-alpha 3]    
State University of New York at Cortland Cortland 18686,832 Red Dragons 1958   
State University of New York at Fredonia Fredonia 18263,780 Blue Devils 1959     
State University of New York at Morrisville (SUNY Morrisville) Morrisville 19082,486 Mustangs 2007;
2024 [lower-alpha 4]
   
State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz 18287,489 Hawks 1958     
State University of New York at Oneonta Oneonta 18896,733 Red Dragons 1958   
State University of New York at Oswego Oswego 18617,636 Lakers 1958   
State University of New York at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh 18895,257 Cardinals 1958   
State University of New York at Potsdam Potsdam 18163,098 Bears 1958   
Notes
  1. All cities are located within the State of New York.
  2. Part of the State University of New York System.
  3. Affiliate member of the SUNYAC for women's ice hockey since 2023.
  4. Full member of SUNYAC from 2007–2009; affiliate member for field hockey and men's ice hockey since 2009 and women's hockey hockey since 2023


Affiliate members

The SUNYAC currently has six affiliate members, all but two are private schools:

InstitutionLocation [lower-alpha 1] FoundedAffiliationEnrollmentNicknameJoinedColorsPrimary
conference
SUNYAC
sport
Alfred State College Alfred 1908 Public 3,500 Pioneers 2024–25    Allegheny Mountain (AMCC) men's & women's indoor and outdoor track & field
Ithaca College Ithaca 1892Nonsectarian6,769 Bombers 2023–24      Liberty League men's wrestling
Rochester Institute of Technology
(RIT)
Henrietta 1829Nonsectarian18,000 Tigers 2023–24     
St. John Fisher University Rochester 1948Nonsectarian3,610 Cardinals 2023–24    Empire 8
Utica University Utica 1946Nonsectarian4,614 Pioneers 2023-24    Empire 8 men's wrestling
Notes
  1. All cities are located within the State of New York.

Future affiliate members

InstitutionLocation [lower-alpha 1] FoundedAffiliationEnrollmentNicknameJoiningColorsPrimary
conference
SUNYAC
sport
Hobart College Geneva 1822 Private 2,337 Statesmen 2025-26    Liberty League men's ice hockey [5]
Skidmore College Saratoga Springs 1903 Private 2,500 Thoroughbreds 2025-26      Liberty League men's ice hockey [5]
William Smith College Geneva 1908 Private 2,229 Herons 2025-26    Liberty League women's ice hockey [5]

Former members

The SUNYAC had five former full members, all were public schools:

InstitutionLocation [lower-alpha 2] FoundedAffiliationEnrollmentNicknameJoinedLeftCurrent
conference
University at Albany [lower-alpha 3]
(SUNY Albany)
Albany 1844Public [lower-alpha 4] 17,500 Great Danes 19581995 America East [lower-alpha 5]
Binghamton University [lower-alpha 6]
(SUNY Binghamton)
Vestal 194614,713 Bearcats 19731997 America East [lower-alpha 5]
University at Buffalo [lower-alpha 7]
(SUNY Buffalo)
Buffalo 184628,601 Bulls 19781988 Mid-American (MAC) [lower-alpha 5]
State University of New York at Brockport Brockport 18677,924 Golden Eagles 19582024 Empire 8
State University of New York at Geneseo Geneseo 18714,910 Knights 19592024 Empire 8
State University of New York Institute of Technology
(SUNY Poly)
Marcy 19662,870 Wildcats 19912008 Empire 8
Notes
  1. All cities are located within the State of New York.
  2. All cities are located within the State of New York.
  3. Also known as the State University of New York at Albany.
  4. Part of the State University of New York System.
  5. 1 2 3 Currently an NCAA Division I athletic conference.
  6. Also known as the State University of New York at Binghamton.
  7. Also known as the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Membership timeline

Hobart and William Smith CollegesSkidmore CollegeHobart and William Smith CollegesAlfred State CollegeUtica UniversitySt. John Fisher UniversityRochester Institute of TechnologyIthaca CollegeState University of New York at CantonState University of New York at MorrisvilleNorth Atlantic ConferenceUnited East ConferenceState University of New York Institute of TechnologyMid-American ConferenceSummit LeagueEast Coast Conference (Division I)NCAA Division I independent schoolsUniversity at Buffalo, The State University of New YorkAmerica East ConferenceNCAA Division I independent schoolsNew England Collegiate Conference (Division II)NCAA Division II independent schoolsBinghamton UniversityState University of New York at FredoniaEmpire 8State University of New York at GeneseoState University of New York at PotsdamState University of New York at PlattsburghState University of New York at OswegoState University of New York at OneontaNew Jersey Athletic ConferenceState University of New York at New PaltzState University of New York at CortlandBuffalo State UniversityEmpire 8SUNY BrockportAmerica East ConferenceNCAA Division I independent schoolsNew England Collegiate Conference (Division II)University at Albany, SUNYState University of New York Athletic Conference

Conference facilities

InstitutionBasketball ArenaCapacityFootball StadiumCapacityIce Hockey ArenaCapacity
Buffalo State Buffalo State Sports Arena 3,500Coyer Field3,000Buffalo State Ice Arena1,800
CortlandWhitney T. Corey Gymnasium3,500SUNY Cortland Stadium Complex6,500 Alumni Arena 2,500
FredoniaSteele Hall Fieldhouse3,300Non-Football SchoolN/ASteele Hall Ice Arena1,100
New PaltzHawk Center1,800Non-Football SchoolN/ANon-Ice Hockey SchoolN/A
OneontaDewar Arena4,000Non-Football SchoolN/ANon-Ice Hockey SchoolN/A
OswegoMax Ziel Gymnasium3,500Non-Football SchoolN/A Campus Center Ice Arena 2,500
PlattsburghMemorial Hall1,000Non-Football SchoolN/A Ronald B. Stafford Ice Arena 1,924
PotsdamJerry Welsh Gymnasium3,600Non-Football SchoolN/AMaxcy Ice Arena2,500

Sports

The SUNYAC sponsors intercollegiate athletic competition in the following sports:

Conference sports
SportMen'sWomen's
Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Field hockey
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Ice Hockey
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming & Diving
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Tennis
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Track and field (indoor)
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Track and field (outdoor)
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Volleyball
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Wrestling
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Men's sponsored sports by school

SchoolBaseballBasketballCross CountryIce HockeyLacrosseSoccerSwimming & DivingTrack & Field
(Indoor)
Track & Field
(Outdoor)
WrestlingTotal SUNYAC Sports
BrockportGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg10
Buffalo StateRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svg7
CortlandGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg10
FredoniaGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svg8
GeneseoRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svg8
New PaltzGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgRed x.svgRed x.svg6
OneontaGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg9
OswegoGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg10
PlattsburghGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svg8
PotsdamRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svg8
Totals710108+1 [lower-alpha 1] 8109994+4 [lower-alpha 2] 90
  1. Affiliate member SUNY Morrisville.
  2. Affiliate members Ithaca, RIT, St. John's Fisher and Utica.

Men's varsity sports not sponsored by the SUNYAC

SchoolFootballGolfTennisVolleyball
Brockport Empire 8 NoNoNo
Buffalo State Liberty League NoNo AMCC
Cortland Empire 8 NoNoNo
New PaltzNoNoNo UVC
OneontaNoNo WIAC No
OswegoNo Empire 8 IndependentNo
PotsdamNoNoNo NECC

Women's sponsored sports by school

SchoolBasketballCross CountryIce HockeyField HockeyLacrosseSoccerSoftballSwimming & DivingTennisTrack & Field
(Indoor)
Track & Field
(Outdoor)
VolleyballTotal SUNYAC Sports
BrockportGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg11
Buffalo StateGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg10
CortlandGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg12
FredoniaGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg10
GeneseoGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg11
New PaltzGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svg9
OneontaGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg11
OswegoGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg12
PlattsburghGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg10
PotsdamGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svg10
Totals10105+2 [lower-alpha 1] 6+1 [lower-alpha 2] 101010989910109
  1. Affiliate members SUNY Canton and SUNY Morrisville.
  2. Affiliate member SUNY Morrisville.

Women's varsity sports not sponsored by the SUNYAC

SchoolEquestrianGolfGymnastics
BrockportNoNoIndependent
Buffalo StateNoNoNo
CortlandNoIndependentIndependent
GeneseoIndependentIndependentNo
New PaltzIndependentNoNo
OswegoNoNoNo
PlattsburghNoNoNo
PotsdamNoNoNo

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