The State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) has announced SUNY Cobleskill has been accepted as a full member of the conference beginning with the 2026–27 academic year.
“We are honored to be joining this prestigious conference that represents the very best of SUNY athletics,” said Dr. Marion Terenzio, SUNY Cobleskill President. “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.”
With this move, SUNY Cobleskill will compete in conference play exclusively against fellow SUNY institutions for the first time in school history. The Fighting Tigers will join SUNYAC members Alfred State, Buffalo State, SUNY Canton, SUNY Cortland, SUNY Delhi, Fredonia, SUNY Morrisville, SUNY Oneonta, Oswego State, Plattsburgh State, and SUNY Potsdam beginning in Fall 2026.
“This is a transformative moment for SUNY Cobleskill Athletics as we prepare to join the SUNYAC beginning in the 2026–27 academic year,” said Marie Curran-Headley, Director of Athletics at SUNY Cobleskill. “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.”
SUNY Cobleskill entered the NCAA in 2008 and became a full NCAA Division III member in 2012. The Fighting Tigers joined the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) in 2020 after previously competing in the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC). As part of the SUNYAC, Cobleskill will compete in 14 of the league’s 22 championship sports, including baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track & field, men’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, and women’s volleyball.
Curran-Headley also extended her appreciation to the North Atlantic Conference for their years of partnership.
“We are incredibly grateful to the North Atlantic Conference for the years of affiliation, the spirited rivalries, and the enduring friendships we’ve built along the way. The NAC has provided our student-athletes with unforgettable experiences to grow and compete and we thank the entire conference community for their support.”
