Syracuse, NY – The State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) will expand to a dozen full-time members with the addition of three schools in 2026-27, while welcoming four new associates in two different sports for the upcoming year.
 
The announcement was made on Thursday, June 5, by Commissioner Tom DiCamillo following unanimous approval by the SUNYAC Presidents Council during the conference's annual meeting on June 4 in Syracuse, N.Y.
 
Alfred State, SUNY Cobleskill and SUNY Delhi will join the SUNYAC as full-member institutions beginning in the fall of 2026.
 
"The unprecedented growth by the SUNYAC over the last 21 months firmly entrenches the conference as a destination for NCAA Division III student-athletes," Alberto Cardelle, the president of SUNY Oneonta, chair of the SUNYAC Presidents Council, and a member of the NCAA Division III Presidents Council, stated. "The SUNYAC student-athlete experience combines challenging intercollegiate competition in 22 sports with an array of academic opportunities aligned with the careers of the future."
 
"This addition of Alfred State, SUNY Cobleskill and SUNY Delhi as full member institutions will register as a pivotal moment in the history of the SUNYAC," Commissioner Tom DiCamillo said. "In the proverbial shifting sands of today's world of intercollegiate athletics, the SUNYAC is stable, powerful and has positioned itself as an NCAA Division III leader for the foreseeable future."
   
 
A current member of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference, Alfred State is excited about aligning with its sister SUNY institutions. The Pioneers sponsor 16 SUNYAC programs that include the following:
 

• Baseball
• Basketball (Men's & Women's)
• Cross Country (Men's & Women's)
• Lacrosse (Men's & Women's)
• Soccer (Men's & Women's)
• Softball
• Track & Field – Indoor & Outdoor (Men's & Women's)
• Volleyball (Women's)
• Wrestling (Men's)

 
"More than 400 student athletes choose to attend Alfred State every year to get a high-quality education and compete in sports," Dr. Steven Mauro, president of the institution, said. "The move to the SUNYAC conference represents our latest effort to continue to invest in the development of these students both on and off the field of play. The SUNYAC is well known in New York State and across the NCAA for its high caliber of competition, and we are looking forward to being a part of that."
 
Jason Doviak, the director of athletics for the Pioneers and a member of the NCAA Division III Championships Committee, brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the SUNYAC that reflects Alfred State's growing program.
 
"We are honored and excited to be accepted into the SUNYAC, a conference that sets a high standard for both athletic competition and academic achievement in NCAA Division III," he stated. "This is a significant milestone for Alfred State, and a testament to the commitment shown by our student-athletes, coaches, staff and administration in building a strong and balanced program. Joining the SUNYAC will challenge us to elevate our performance during competition while continuing to prioritize academic excellence. We're eager to compete at this level and to represent Alfred State among such highly regarded institutions."
 
The college's proximity in Western New York aligns with the locations of Buffalo State and Fredonia – the two most western members of the SUNYAC.
 
SUNY Delhi and SUNY Cobleskill are both located within 45 minutes of Oneonta and expands the geographic footprint of the SUNYAC in the region. Delhi solidifies the automatic qualifier for the SUNYAC in women's tennis.
 
The Broncos were previously admitted as associate members for indoor and outdoor track & field beginning with the 2024-25 campaign and will join the SUNYAC for 2025-26 as associate members in men's and women's cross country and swimming & diving.
 
"Joining the SUNYAC for all our athletic offerings represents a proud milestone for SUNY Delhi," Dr. Mary Bonderoff, the president of the university, explained. "This transition not only elevates our athletic programs but also reinforces our dedication to student success both on the field and in the classroom. We look forward to competing with our SUNY peers and continuing to build a legacy of excellence and school pride."
 
A current member of the North Atlantic Conference, Delhi sponsors 16 SUNYAC programs that include the following:
 

• Basketball (Men's & Women's)
• Cross Country (Men's & Women's)
• Lacrosse (Men's)
• Soccer (Men's & Women's)
• Softball
• Swimming & Diving (Men's & Women's)
• Tennis (Women's)
• Track & Field – Indoor & Outdoor (Men's & Women's)
• Volleyball (Women's)

 
"I would like to thank the SUNYAC Presidents and Commissioner DiCamillo for this opportunity," Director of Athletics Robb Munro said. "SUNY Delhi is honored to be accepted into the SUNYAC. This marks an exciting new chapter for our athletic department and reflects the hard work and dedication of our student-athletes, coaches and staff. More importantly, it gives us a forever home for our programs."
 
Munro brings his experience as a track and field coach to the conference and served as the voice of the SUNYAC Track & Field Championships in 2025 as the league debuted its broadcast on the SUNYAC Sports Network.
 
"The SUNYAC already has been terrific for our cross country and track and field programs," Munro added. "Now we look forward to competing at a high level and building lasting relationships within the SUNYAC for all our other programs."
 
A current member of the North Atlantic Conference as well, SUNY Cobleskill sponsors 14 SUNYAC programs that include the following:
 

• Baseball
• Basketball (Men's & Women's)
• Cross Country (Men's & Women's)
• Lacrosse (Men's)
• Soccer (Men's & Women's)
• Softball
• Track & Field – Indoor & Outdoor (Men's & Women's)
• Volleyball (Women's)

 
"We are honored to be joining this prestigious conference that represents the very best of SUNY athletics," Dr. Marion Terenzio, president of SUNY Cobleskill, said. "Our athletic programs have grown immensely since joining NCAA Division III competition, and we believe this move positions our programs for continued success while strengthening the bonds within the SUNY system. We welcome the exceptional competitive opportunities that SUNYAC membership will bring to our student-athletes, and we're excited to support them as they prepare to take on the competition and embrace new rivalries."
 
The Fighting Tigers membership in the SUNYAC returns former Buffalo State athletic administrator and head softball coach Marie Curran to the fold as the director of athletics for SUNY Cobleskill.
 
"This is a transformative moment for SUNY Cobleskill Athletics as we prepare to join the SUNYAC beginning in the 2026–27 academic year," Curran stated. "Joining the conference represents a significant step forward for our athletic programs and reflects the collective efforts of our student-athletes, coaches, and institutional leadership. We look forward to the innumerable opportunities this affiliation will provide for our campus and community."
 
   

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