NCAA’s Division III continues its wave of realignment as SUNY Brockport and SUNY Geneseo prepare to transition from SUNYAC to the Empire 8 Athletic Conference in the 2024-25 academic year.
This move increases the conference’s full-time member institutions to 11.
Nazareth University President Dr. Beth Paul, also the chair of the Empire 8 President’s Council, warmly welcomed the two institutions, underscoring their alignment with the conference’s commitment to enriching the student-athlete experience.
Notably, the Empire 8, established in 1998, is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary in the 2023-24 year and stands as a leading NCAA Division III athletic conference, esteemed for both its athletic and academic achievements.
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