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Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

U.S. college athletic conference


U.S. college athletic conference

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nameMetro Atlantic Athletic Conference
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font_colorwhite
logoMetro Atlantic Athletic Conference logo.svg
logo_size200
founded
associationNCAA
divisionDivision I
subdivisionNon-football
teams13
sports25
mens11
womens13
coed1
regionNortheastern United States
headquartersEdison, New Jersey
commissionerTravis Tellitocci
since2023
TVESPN
website
mapMetro Atlantic Athletic Conference map.svg
map_size250

The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC, ) is a collegiate athletic conference affiliated with NCAA Division I. Its current 13 full members are located in five Northeastern states: Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York.

Members are all relatively small private institutions, a majority Catholic or formerly Catholic, with the only exceptions being two secular institutions: Rider University and Quinnipiac University.

The MAAC currently sponsors 25 sports and has 17 associate member institutions.

History

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The conference was founded in 1980 by six charter members: the U.S. Military Academy, Fairfield University, Fordham University, Iona College, Manhattan College, and Saint Peter's College. Competition officially began the next year, in the sports of men's cross-country and men's soccer.

The conference currently possesses 15 automatic bids to NCAA championships. In 2012–13, the MAAC became eligible for its 15th NCAA championship automatic bid when women's rowing fulfilled the qualifying requirements.

The league added football in 1993, but discontinued it following the 2007 season.

From 1997 to 2003, the MAAC sponsored ice hockey. At that time, the hockey league split from the MAAC and changed its name to the Atlantic Hockey Association (now Atlantic Hockey America after its 2024 merger with College Hockey America). Also, Marist College and Rider University moved the majority of their intercollegiate athletic programs to the MAAC in 1997 with the intent that the MAAC would enhance media exposure and competition for their men's and women's Division I basketball programs.

In September 2011, the conference announced the launch of MAAC.TV, the league's first broadband network.

In March 2012, for the first time in 16 years, the MAAC had two teams advance to the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, with Loyola earning the league's automatic bid and Iona garnering an at-large bid.

In July 2013, Quinnipiac University and Monmouth University joined the MAAC to replace Loyola University Maryland, departing to the Patriot League. Also in 2013, the MAAC announced that it would add field hockey with league play set to begin in the 2013–14 academic year. However, field hockey was dropped after the 2018 season. The MAAC field hockey league was effectively taken over by the Northeast Conference (NEC), which reinstated the sport the following year. The conference decided to no longer host a conference championship for men's rowing after the 2016 season, which is governed by the Intercollegiate Rowing Association.

On January 25, 2022, Monmouth announced it was leaving the MAAC after the 2021–22 school year to join the Colonial Athletic Association, now known as the Coastal Athletic Association. The MAAC responded by entering into negotiations with Mount St. Mary's University, a full but non-football NEC member. ESPN reported on April 27, 2022 that the addition of Mount St. Mary's for 2022–23 and beyond would be finalized in early May. The last of these developments came shortly after the MAAC's greatest success in men's basketball, when Saint Peter's became the first 15-seed ever to reach an NCAA regional final, losing there to eventual national runner-up No. 8 North Carolina. Mount St. Mary's would be confirmed as Monmouth's replacement on May 2.

Also in 2022, four schools that were already MAAC affiliates added men's lacrosse to their MAAC memberships. All were full members of conferences that dropped the sport following the addition of men's lacrosse by the Atlantic 10 Conference. LIU, Sacred Heart, and Wagner are members of the Northeast Conference (now officially NEC), and VMI is a member of the Southern Conference. LIU is the only one of the four that had not previously housed men's lacrosse in the MAAC.

In October 2023, the MAAC announced that Merrimack College and Sacred Heart University would join the conference for the 2024-25 season.

Athletic and academic success

Over the conference's history, MAAC teams have achieved national acclaim in many sports. In the summer of 2002, the Marist men's varsity eight boat advanced to the semifinals of the Temple Challenge Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta. In 2007, the Marist women's basketball team advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament. The Red Foxes have recorded five NCAA wins since their run in 2007. In the fall of 2011, the Iona men's cross country team finished tied for ninth place at the NCAA Championship race, extending the Gaels' streak to 10 straight Top 10 national finishes. During the 2022 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, the Saint Peter's Peacocks became the first 15 seed to reach the Elite Eight. With an overall record of 22–12, Saint Peter's had the best NCAA postseason run with the most wins in a single NCAA Tournament by any MAAC program (men or women) in the conference's 41-year history. In basketball, MAAC teams have made a total of 80 NIT appearances and 50 NCAA basketball tournament appearances.

Notable MAAC student athletes include Mary Beth Riley, a 1991 graduate of Canisius, who was the first recipient of the NCAA Woman of the Year Award and Erin Whalen, a member of the Iona women's rowing team who in the fall of 1998 was awarded one of the nation's 32 Rhodes Scholarships for academic achievement and civic leadership.

Member institutions

Current

Current full members

The MAAC currently has thirteen full member institutions; all are private schools. Of these, all but Quinnipiac, Rider, and Marist are Catholic, though Marist is formerly Catholic.

InstitutionLocationFoundedJoinedTypeEnrollmentEndowmentNicknameColors
**Canisius University**Buffalo, New York18701989Private
(Jesuit)3,244$133,900,000Golden Griffins
**Fairfield University**Fairfield, Connecticut19421981Private
(Jesuit)5,273$331,900,000Stags
**Iona University**New Rochelle, New York19401981Private
(Christian Brothers)3,926$143,700,000Gaels
**Manhattan University**Riverdale, New York18531981Private
(Lasallian)4,132$100,600,000Jaspers (men's)
Lady Jaspers (women's)
**Marist University**Poughkeepsie, New York19291997Private6,624$408,000,000Red Foxes
**Merrimack College**North Andover, Massachusetts19472024Private
(Augustinian)3,726$55,700,000Warriors
**Mount St. Mary's University**Emmitsburg, Maryland18082022Private
(Diocesan)1,889$47,605,000Mountaineers
**Niagara University**Lewiston, New York18561989Private
(Vincentian)3,765$102,400,000Purple Eagles
**Quinnipiac University**Hamden, Connecticut19292013Private10,207$753,872,000Bobcats
**Rider University**Lawrenceville, New Jersey18651997Private4,825$64,300,000Broncs
**Sacred Heart University**Fairfield, Connecticut19632024Private
(Catholic)5,974$246,000,000Pioneers
**Saint Peter's University**Jersey City, New Jersey18721981Private
(Jesuit)3,452$43,600,000Peacocks
**Siena University**Loudonville, New York19371989Private
(Franciscan)3,224$135,300,000Saints

Associate members

Of the MAAC's ten current affiliate members, only two are Catholic. Drake, Jacksonville, LIU, Robert Morris, and Stetson are nonsectarian and Wagner College is Lutheran. There are also two public institutions, the University at Albany and the Virginia Military Institute.

Departing members are in red.

InstitutionLocationFoundedJoinedTypeEnrollmentNicknamePrimary
conferenceMAAC
sport(s)
Albany, New York18442009–10Public17,944Great DanesAmerica East
**Drake University**Des Moines, Iowa18812009–10Private4,869BulldogsMissouri Valley
**Jacksonville University**Jacksonville, Florida19342011–12Private4,213DolphinsASUN
**La Salle University**Philadelphia, Pennsylvania18632016–17Private5,191ExplorersAtlantic 10
**Long Island University**Brooklyn & Brookville, New York19262019–20Private15,197SharksNortheast
2022–23
**Robert Morris University**Moon Township, Pennsylvania19212010–11Private4,895ColonialsHorizon
**Stetson University**DeLand, Florida18832013–14Private4,341HattersASUN
**Villanova University**Villanova, Pennsylvania18422003–04Private11,023WildcatsBig East
**Virginia Military Institute**Lexington, Virginia18392011–12Public1,685KeydetsSoCon
**Wagner College**Staten Island, New York18832003–04Private2,211SeahawksNortheast

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Future

InstitutionLocationFoundedJoiningTypeEnrollmentNicknamePrimary
conferenceMAAC
sport

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Former members

Former full members

InstitutionLocationFoundedJoinedLeftTypeEnrollmentNicknameCurrent
conference
****
(Army)West Point, New York180219811990Federal4,491Black KnightsPatriot
**Fordham University**Bronx, New York184119811990Private16,515RamsAtlantic 10
****Worcester, Massachusetts1843198319903,128CrusadersPatriot
**La Salle University**Philadelphia, Pennsylvania1863198319925,191ExplorersAtlantic 10
**Loyola University Maryland**Baltimore, Maryland1852198920135,670GreyhoundsPatriot
**Monmouth University**West Long Branch, New Jersey1933201320226,167HawksCoastal

Former associate members

InstitutionLocationFoundedJoinedLeftTypeEnrollmentNicknameCurrent
conference,
former
MAAC sport(s)MAAC
sport(s)
**Boston University**Boston, Massachusetts18392009–102012–13Private34,657TerriersPatriot League
**Bryant University**Smithfield, Rhode Island18632012–132019–20Private3,788BulldogsAmerica East
2013–142018–19Field hockey
**Butler University**Indianapolis, Indiana18552012–132012–13Private5,506BulldogsBig East
**Colgate University**Hamilton, New York18191989–901989–90Private2,969RaidersPatriotBaseball
Dayton, Ohio18502014–152024–25Private11,241FlyersAtlantic 10
Detroit, Michigan18772009–102020–21Private5,111TitansNortheast
**Duquesne University**Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania18781994–952007–08Private9,274DukesNortheastFootball
1996–971997–98
**Georgetown University**Washington, D.C.17891993–941999–2000Private19,204HoyasPatriotFootball
West Hartford, Connecticut18772009–102022–23Private6,770HawksCNE
**Jacksonville University**Jacksonville, Florida19342010–112012–13Private4,213DolphinsASUN
**La Salle University**Philadelphia, Pennsylvania18631999-20002007–08Private5,191ExplorersFootball
2016–172024–25Atlantic 10
**Le Moyne College**Syracuse, New York19461989–902007–08Private3,356DolphinsNortheastBaseball
1998–992006–07
**Long Island University**Brooklyn & Brookville, New York19262023–242024–25Private15,197SharksNortheast
**LIU Brooklyn**Brooklyn, New York19262016–172018–19Private15,197BlackbirdsNortheastfield hockey
**Loyola University Chicago**Chicago, Illinois18702022-232024-25Private16,437RamblersAtlantic 10
**Marist College**Poughkeepsie, New York19291995–96
1996–97
1995–96
1996–97
1996–97
1995–961996–97
1996–97
1996–97
1996–97
1996–97
1996–97Private6,624Red FoxesMAAC,
men's rowing,
men's swimming and diving,
women's lacrosse,
women's rowing,
women's swimming and diving
**Mount St. Mary's University**Emmitsburg, Maryland18081995–96,
1996–972009–10,
1997–98Private2,407MountaineersMAAC,
women's lacrosse
**Providence College**Providence, Rhode Island19171995–962008–09Private4,922FriarsBig East
**Quinnipiac University**Hamden, Connecticut19291998–992000–01Private10,207BobcatsMAAC
**Rider University**Lawrenceville, New Jersey18651996–97
1995–96
1995–96
1996–97
1996–97
1996–97
Private4,825BroncsMAAC,
men's swimming and diving,
women's swimming and diving
**Robert Morris University**Moon Township, Pennsylvania19212013–142013–14Private4,895ColonialsField hockey
**Sacred Heart University**Fairfield, Connecticut19632013–142018–19Private8,958PioneersMAACField hockey
Brooklyn Heights, New York18592003–042022–23Private2,453Terriers
**Saint Joseph's University**Philadelphia, Pennsylvania18511996–972009–10Private7,589HawksAtlantic 10
****Queens, New York18701993–941998–99Private21,643Red StormFootball
**Virginia Military Institute**Lexington, Virginia18392023–242024–25Public1,685KeydetsNortheast
**Wagner College**Staten Island, New York18831999–20002009–10Private2,211SeahawksNortheast
2023–242024–25
1996–971997–98

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Membership timeline

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Sports

The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference sponsors championship competition in 10 men's and 13 women's NCAA sanctioned sports, plus two sports not organized by the NCAA - esports, which are fully coeducational, and men's rowing.

SportMen'sWomen'sCoed
Baseball
Basketball
Cross country
*Esports*
Golf
Lacrosse
Rowing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and diving
Tennis
Track and field (indoor)
Track and field (outdoor)
Volleyball
Water polo

Men's

SchoolBaseballBasketballCross countryEsportsGolfLacrosseRowingSoccerSwimmingTennisTrack and field
(indoor)Track and field
(outdoor)Total MAAC sports
Canisius10
Fairfield8
Iona10
Manhattan11
Marist11
Merrimack9
Mount St. Mary's11
Niagara8
Quinnipiac7
Rider9
Sacred Heart9
Saint Peter's9
Siena9
Totals13131381194+11399910120+1

Unsponsored

SchoolFencingFootballIce hockeyVolleyballWater poloWrestling
CanisiusNoNoAHANoNoNo
IonaNoNoNoNoCWPANo
ManhattanNoNoNoNECNoNo
MaristNoPFLNoNoNoNo
MerrimackNoIndependentHockey EastIndependentNoNo
Mount St. Mary'sNoNoNoNoCWPANo
NiagaraNoNoAHANoNoNo
QuinnipiacNoNoECACNoNoNo
RiderNoNoNoNoNoMAC
Sacred HeartNEIFCIndependentAHAEIVANoEIWA

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Women's

SchoolBasketballCross
countryEsportsGolfLacrosseRowingSoccerSoftballSwimmingTennisTrack and field
(indoor)Track and field
(outdoor)VolleyballWater
poloTotal
MAAC sports
Canisius11
Fairfield10
Iona11
Manhattan13
Marist13
Merrimack12
Mount St. Mary's12
Niagara10
Quinnipiac11
Rider10
Sacred Heart12
Saint Peter's9
Siena12
Totals131387+1128+5131312101111124+5131+11

Unsponsored

SchoolAcrobatics and
tumblingBowlingEquestrianFencingFlag footballField hockeyIce hockeyRugby
CanisiusIndependentNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
FairfieldNoNoNoNoNoNECNoNo
ManhattanIndependentNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
MerrimackNoIndependentNoNoNoNECHockey EastNo
Mount St. Mary'sNoIndependentNoNoCCNoNoIndependent
NiagaraNoNECNoNoNoNoNoNo
QuinnipiacIndependentNoNoNoNoBig EastECACIndependent
RiderNoNoNoNoNoNECNoNo
Sacred HeartNoCUSAIndependentNEIFCNoNECNEWHAIndependent

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Facilities

Siena Saints}}"**[](siena-saints)**MVP Arena (men)
Alumni Recreation Center (women)15,229
4,000Siena Baseball Field500Siena Turf Field1,000

File:Fairfield Alumni Baseball Diamond.JPG|Alumni Baseball Diamond Fairfield Stags

File:Marist vs Fairfield, Leo D. Mahoney Arena.jpg|Leo D. Mahoney Arena Fairfield Stags

File:Fairfield Lessing Field.JPG|Lessing Field Fairfield Stags

File:Hynes Athletics Center and Mazzella Field.jpg|Hynes Athletic Center Iona Gaels

File:McCann Arena.JPG|McCann Arena Marist Red Foxes

File:Tenney Stadium at Leonidoff Field.jpg|Tenney Stadium Marist Red Foxes

File:Niagara University Gallagher Center.jpg|Gallagher Center Niagara Purple Eagles

File:TDBankNorthCenter.jpg|TD Bank Sports Center Quinnipiac Bobcats

Image:YanitelliCenterOutside.jpg|Run Baby Run Arena Saint Peter's Peacocks

File:Times Union Center 2011.jpg|MVP Arena Siena Saints

Basketball

Men's

Main article: MAAC men's basketball tournament

YearRegular season champion(s)Tournament championPlayer of the YearDefensive Player of the YearCoach of the Year
[1982](1982-maac-men-s-basketball-tournament)Saint Peter's (20–9, 9–1)(3) Iona (24–9, 7–3)William Brown (Saint Peter's)Bob Dukiet (Saint Peter's)
1983Iona (22–9, 8–2)(2) Fordham (19–11, 7–3)Steve Burtt, Sr. (Iona)Gordon Chiesa (Manhattan)
[1984](1984-maac-men-s-basketball-tournament)La Salle (20–11, 11–3)
Saint Peter's (23–6, 11–3)
Iona(3) Iona (23–8, 11–3)Steve Burtt, Sr. (Iona)Pat Kennedy (Iona)
1985Iona(1) Iona (26–5, 11–3)Randy Cozzens (Army)Les Wothke (Army)
1986Fairfield(1) Fairfield (24–7, 13–1)Tony George (Fairfield)Mitch Buonaguro (Fairfield)
1987Saint Peter's (21–8, 11–3)(7) Fairfield (15–16, 5–9)Kevin Houston (Army)Ted Fiore (Saint Peter's)
1988La Salle(1) La Salle (24–10, 14–0)Lionel Simmons (La Salle)Speedy Morris (La Salle)
1989La Salle(1) La Salle (26–6, 13–1)Lionel Simmons (La Salle)Speedy Morris (La Salle)
Ted Fiore (Saint Peter's)
1990(N) Holy Cross (24–6, 14–2)
(S) La Salle(S1) La Salle (30–2, 16–0)Lionel Simmons (La Salle)George Blaney (Holy Cross)
1991Siena (25–10, 12–4)
La Salle (19–10, 12–4)(3) Saint Peter's (24–7, 11–5)Marc Brown (Siena)Ted Fiore (Saint Peter's)
1992Manhattan (25–9, 13–3)(2) La Salle (20–11, 12–4)Randy Woods (La Salle)Steve Lappas (Manhattan)
1993Manhattan(1) Manhattan (23–7, 12–2)Keith Bullock (Manhattan)Jack Armstrong (Niagara)
1994Canisius (22–7, 12–2)(5) Loyola (MD) (17–13, 6–8)Doremus Bennerman (Siena)John Beilein (Canisius)
1995Manhattan (26–5, 12–2)(3) Saint Peter's (19–11, 10–4)Craig Wise (Canisius)Fran Fraschilla (Manhattan)
1996Iona (21–8, 10–4)
Fairfield (20–10, 10–4)(5) Canisius (19–11, 7–7)Darrell Barley (Canisius)Paul Cormier (Fairfield)
1997Iona (22–8, 11–3)(8) Fairfield (11–19, 2–12)Mindaugas Timinskas (Iona)Tim Welsh (Iona)
1998Iona(1) Iona (27–6, 15–3)Kashif Hameed (Iona)Tim Welsh (Iona)
1999Niagara (17–12, 13–5)
Siena(2) Siena (25–6, 13–5)Alvin Young (Niagara)Joe Mihalich (Niagara)
2000Siena (24–9, 15–3)(2) Iona (20–11, 13–5)Tariq Kirksay (Iona)Paul Hewitt (Siena)
2001Iona
Niagara (15–13, 12–6)
Siena (20–11, 12–6)(1) Iona (22–11, 12–6)Demond Stewart (Niagara)Dave Magarity (Marist)
2002Rider (17–11, 13–5)
Marist (19–9, 13–5)(7) Siena (17–19, 9–9)Mario Porter (Rider)Deng Gai (Fairfield)Don Harnum (Rider)
2003Manhattan(1) Manhattan (23–7, 14–4)Luis Flores (Manhattan)Deng Gai (Fairfield)Bobby Gonzalez (Manhattan)
2004Manhattan(1) Manhattan (25–6, 16–2)Luis Flores (Manhattan)Tyquawn Goode (Fairfield)Tim O'Toole (Fairfield)
2005Niagara
Rider (19–11, 13–5)(1) Niagara (20–10, 13–5)Juan Mendez (Niagara)Deng Gai (Fairfield)Joe Mihalich (Niagara)
2006Manhattan (20–11, 14–4)(2) Iona (23–8, 13–5)Keydren Clark (Saint Peter's)Ricky Soliver (Iona)Bobby Gonzalez (Manhattan)
2007Marist (25–9, 14–4)(2) Niagara (23–12, 13–5)Jared Jordan (Marist)Jason Thompson (Rider)Matt Brady (Marist)
[2008](2008-maac-men-s-basketball-tournament)Siena
Rider (13–5)(1) Siena (23–11, 13–5)Jason Thompson (Rider)Jason Thompson (Rider)Tommy Dempsey (Rider)
[2009](2009-maac-men-s-basketball-tournament)Siena(1) Siena (27–8, 16–2)Kenny Hasbrouck (Siena)Tyrone Lewis (Niagara)Fran McCaffery (Siena)
[2010](2010-maac-men-s-basketball-tournament)Siena(1) Siena (27–7, 17–1)Alex Franklin (Siena)Anthony Johnson (Fairfield)Kevin Willard (Iona)
[2011](2011-maac-men-s-basketball-tournament)Fairfield (25–8, 15–3)(4) Saint Peter's (20–14, 11–7)(Siena)(Niagara)(Fairfield)
[2012](2012-maac-men-s-basketball-tournament)Iona (25–8, 15–3)(2) Loyola (MD) (24–9, 13–5)(Iona)(Manhattan)(Loyola (MD))
[2013](2013-maac-men-s-basketball-tournament)Niagara (19–14, 13–5)(4) Iona (20–14, 11–7)(Iona)(Manhattan)(Niagara)
[2014](2014-maac-men-s-basketball-tournament)Iona (22–11, 17–3)(2) Manhattan (25–8, 15–5)(Canisius)(Manhattan)(Iona)
[2015](2015-maac-men-s-basketball-tournament)Iona (26–9, 17–3)(3) Manhattan (19–14, 13–7)(Iona)(Quinnipiac)(Rider)
[2016](2016-maac-men-s-basketball-tournament)Monmouth (28–8, 17–3)(2) Iona (22–11, 16–4)(Monmouth)(Siena)(Monmouth)
[2017](2017-maac-men-s-basketball-tournament)Monmouth (27–7, 18–2)(3) Iona (22–13, 12–8)(Monmouth)(Saint Peter's)(Monmouth)
[2018](2018-maac-men-s-basketball-tournament)Rider (22–10, 15–3)
Canisius (21–12, 15–3)(4) Iona (20–14, 11–7)(Canisius)
(Niagara)(Manhattan)(Rider)
[2019](2019-maac-men-s-basketball-tournament)Iona(1) Iona (17–15, 12–6)(Quinnipiac)(Fairfield)(Iona)
[2020](2020-maac-men-s-basketball-tournament)Siena (19–10, 15–5)(Siena)(Saint Peter's)(Saint Peter's)
[2021](2021-maac-men-s-basketball-tournament)Siena (12–4, 12–4)
Monmouth (12–6, 12–7)(9) Iona (12–5, 6–3)(Siena)(Saint Peter's)(Monmouth)
[2022](2022-maac-men-s-basketball-tournament)Iona (25–6, 17–3)(2) Saint Peter's (19–11, 14–6)(Iona)(Saint Peter's)(Iona)
[2023](2023-maac-men-s-basketball-tournament)Iona (25–7, 17-3)(1) Iona(Iona)(Iona)
(Manhattan)(Iona)
[2024](2024-maac-men-s-basketball-tournament)Quinnipiac (23–8, 15-5)(5) Saint Peter's (19-14, 12-8)(Quinnipiac)(Saint Peter's)(Quinnipiac)
[2025](2025-maac-men-s-basketball-tournament)Quinnipiac (20-13, 15-5)(6) Mount St. Mary's (22-12, 12-8)(Quinnipiac)(Merrimack)(Quinnipiac)

;Notes

  • MAAC men's basketball conference tournament locations

Postseason history

[2025](2025-ncaa-division-i-men-s-basketball-tournament)(16) Mount St Mary's(16) American
(1) Duke**W 83–72**
L 49-93
[2022](2022-national-invitation-tournament)IonaFloridaL 74–79
[2025](2025-college-basketball-invitational)ManhattanIncarnate WordL 85–92

'*' Best-of-three Championship Series

[2019](2019-collegeinsider-com-postseason-tournament)QuinnipiacNJITL 81–92

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NCAA tournament at-large bids

In 2012, Iona, who was inspired by one of their all around best players Sean Armand, which had lost in the semifinals of that year's MAAC tournament, received an NCAA at-large tournament bid. This was the second time the conference was awarded multiple men's NCAA bids.

After St. Peter's won the 1995 MAAC tournament, the NCAA men's basketball tournament selection committee awarded Manhattan University an at large bid. The Jaspers proved the committee correct by defeating Oklahoma in the first round.

The same first-round success Manhattan enjoyed in the 1995 NCAA tournament could not be matched by Iona. In the 2012 NCAAs, the Gaels unexpectedly relinquished a 25-point, first-half lead to the BYU Cougars, falling 78–72 in Dayton, Ohio. Further, Iona's offense, the highest-scoring (per game) in the nation, managed just 17 points in the second half of that upset.

It was the largest comeback in NCAA tournament history, besting the 22-point hole the Duke Blue Devils rallied from to defeat the Maryland Terrapins in the Final Four of the 2001 NCAA tournament.

Women's

Main article: MAAC women's basketball tournament

YearRegular season champion(s)Tournament championPlayer of the YearDefensive Player of the YearCoach of the Year
1982Saint Peter's (25–5, 5–0)(1) Saint Peter'sSheri Lauyer (Saint Peter's)Mike Granelli (Saint Peter's)
1983Saint Peter's (25–3, 8–1)(1) Saint Peter'sShelia Tighe (Manhattan)Dianne Nolan (Fairfield)
1984Saint Peter's (22–6, 9–3)(1) Saint Peter'sShelia Tighe (Manhattan)Dianne Nolan (Fairfield)
1985Saint Peter's (25–4, 10–2)(2) Holy Cross (21–7, 9–3)Janet Hourihan (Holy Cross)Togo Palazzi (Holy Cross)
1986Saint Peter's (26–3, 11–1)(2) La Salle (21–9, 10–2)Adrienne Draughn (Saint Peter's)Mike Granelli (Saint Peter's)
1987La Salle (21–7, 9–3)(5) Manhattan (20–11, 6–6)Tracey Quinn (Holy Cross)John Miller (La Salle)
1988La Salle (25–4, 11–1)(3) Fairfield (19–9, 8–4)Tracey Sneed (La Salle)John Miller (La Salle)
1989La Salle (27–2, 11–1)(2) Holy Cross (21–9, 10–2)Jeanine Radice (Fordham)John Miller (La Salle)
1990Fairfield (25–6, 15–1)(2) Manhattan (18–13, 8–2)Tonya Grant (Saint Peter's)Dianne Nolan (Fairfield)
1991Fairfield (25–6, 15–1)(1) FairfieldVal Higgins (Siena)Gina Castelli (Siena)
1992La Salle (25–5, 14–2)(2) Saint Peter's (24–7, 13–3)Jennifer Cole (La Salle)Mike Rappl (Canisius)
1993Niagara (17–10, 9–5)(2) Saint Peter's (18–11, 9–5)Samantha David (Niagara)Bill Agronin (Niagara)
1994Siena (24–4, 13–1)(2) Loyola (MD) (18–11, 12–2)Liz Lopes (Siena)Gina Castelli (Siena)
1995Saint Peter's (22–6, 12–2)(4) Loyola (MD) (20–9, 7–6)Patty Stoffey (Loyola (MD))Kara Rehbaum (Canisius)
1996Saint Peter's (23–5, 12–2)(2) Manhattan (19–11, 11–3)Gina Somma (Manhattan)Mike Granelli (Saint Peter's)
1997Saint Peter's (25–4, 14–0)(1) Saint Peter'sHeather Fiore (Canisius)
Jessica Grosarth (Fairfield)Dianne Nolan (Fairfield)
Mike Granelli (Saint Peter's)
1998Siena (20–8, 16–2)(2) Fairfield (20–10, 14–4)Melanie Halker (Siena)Gina Castelli (Siena)
1999Siena (22–9, 16–2)(2) Saint Peter's (25–6, 15–3)Melanie Halker (Siena)Mike Granelli (Saint Peter's)
2000Fairfield (25–8, 15–3)(2) Saint Peter's (23–8, 14–4)Gail Strumpf (Fairfield)Dianne Nolan (Fairfield)
2001Siena (24–6, 17–1)(1) SienaGunta Basko (Siena)Gina Castelli (Siena)
2002Siena (23–7, 16–2)(2) Saint Peter's (25–6, 15–3)Gunta Basko (Siena)Gunta Basko (SienaSal Buscaglia (Manhattan)
Gina Castelli (Siena)
2003Manhattan (20–10, 15–3)(1) ManhattanLiene Jansone (Siena)Eva Cunningham (Niagara)Bill Agronin (Niagara)
2004Siena (17–11, 13–5)(2) Marist (20–11, 13–5)Jenel Stevens (Canisius)Jenel Stevens (Canisius)
Jolene Johnston (Siena)Brian Giorgis (Marist)
2005Marist (22–7, 15–3)(2) Canisius (21–10, 14–4)Eva Cunningham (Niagara)Alisa Kresge (Marist)
Lauren Surber (Siena)Brian Giorgis (Marist)
Bill Agronin (Niagara)
2006Marist (23–7, 16–2)(1) MaristFifi Camara (Marist)Alisa Kresge (Marist)Anthony Bozzella (Iona)
Brian Giorgis (Marist)
2007Marist (29–6, 17–1)(1) MaristMartina Weber (Iona)Alisa Kresge (Marist)Joe Logan (Loyola (MD))
2008Marist (32–3, 18–0)(1) MaristRachele Fitz (Marist)Tania Kennedy (Saint Peter's)Brian Giorgis (Marist)
2009Marist (29–4, 16–2)(1) MaristRachele Fitz (Marist)Brittané Russell (Canisius)Terry Zeh (Canisius)
2010Marist (25–7, 15–3)(1) MaristRachele Fitz (Marist)Stephanie Geehan (Fairfield)Kendra Faustin (Niagara)
2011Marist (31–3, 18–0)(1) MaristErica Allenspach (Marist)Katie Sheahin (Loyola (MD))Brian Giorgis (Marist)
2012Marist (24–7, 17–1)(1) MaristCorielle Yarde (Marist)Katie Sheahin (Loyola (MD))Brian Giorgis (Marist)
2013Marist (23–6, 18–0)(1) MaristDamika Martinez (Iona)Leanne Ockenden (Marist)Brian Giorgis (Marist)
[2014](2014-maac-women-s-basketball-tournament)Iona (25–4, 18–2)(2) Marist (27–6, 18–2)Damika Martinez (Iona)Leanne Ockenden (Marist)Billi Godsey (Iona)
2015Quinnipiac (28–3, 20–0)(1) QuinnipiacDamika Martinez (Iona)Tehresa Coles (Siena)Tricia Fabbri (Quinnipiac)
[2016](2016-maac-women-s-basketball-tournament)Quinnipiac (24–8, 17–3)(2) Iona (23–11, 16–4)Tori Jarosz (Marist)Amani Tatum (Manhattan)Tricia Fabbri (Quinnipiac)
[2017](2017-maac-women-s-basketball-tournament)Quinnipiac (24–6, 17–3)(1) QuinnipiacRobin Perkins (Rider)Jackie Benitez (Siena)Lynn Milligan (Rider)
[2018](2018-maac-women-s-basketball-tournament)Quinnipiac (26–5, 17–0)(1) QuinnipiacVictoria Rampado (Niagara)Maura Fitzpatrick (Marist)Tricia Fabbri (Quinnipiac)
[2019](2019-maac-women-s-basketball-tournament)Quinnipiac (23–6, 18–0)(1) QuinnipiacStella Johnson (Rider)Courtney Warley (Manhattan)Tricia Fabbri (Quinnipiac)
[2020](2020-maac-women-s-basketball-tournament)Rider (25–4, 18–2)
Marist (25–4, 18–2)Stella Johnson (Rider)Amari Johnson (Rider)Lynn Milligan (Rider)
[2021](2021-maac-women-s-basketball-tournament)Marist (12–4, 14–2)(1) MaristMackenzie DeWees (Quinnipiac)Mikala Morris (Quinnipiac)Brian Giorgis (Marist)
Marc Mitchel (Saint Peter's)
[2022](2022-maac-women-s-basketball-tournament)Fairfield (25–6, 19–1)(1) FairfieldLou Lopez Sénéchal (Fairfield)Juana Camilion (Iona)Joe Frager (Fairfield)
[2023](2023-maac-women-s-basketball-tournament)Iona (24-6, 18–2)(1) IonaJuana Camilion (Iona)Juana Camilion (Iona)Billi Chambers (Iona)
[2024](2024-maac-women-s-basketball-tournament)Fairfield (28-1, 20–0)(1) FairfieldJanelle Brown (Fairfield)Elisa Mevius (Siena)Carly Thibault-DuDonis (Fairfield)
[2025](2025-maac-women-s-basketball-tournament)Fairfield (28-4, 19-1)(1) FairfieldGal Raviv (Quinnipiac)Ny'Ceara Pryor (Sacred Heart)Tricia Fabbri (Quinnipiac)

;Notes

Postseason history

[2025](2025-ncaa-division-i-women-s-basketball-tournament)(12) Fairfield(5) Kansas StateL 85–41
[2025](2025-women-s-national-invitation-tournament)SienaHowardL 62–72
[2021](2021-women-s-basketball-invitational)ManhattanCleveland State
Loyola-Chicago
FIUL 55–68
**W 56–51**
L 58–59
[2025](2025-women-s-basketball-invitation-tournament)QuinnipiacSeton HallL 40-57

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Baseball

YearChampion(s)
1982Army
1983Fairfield
1984Iona
1985LaSalle
1986Holy Cross
1987Fordham
1988Fordham
1989LaSalle
1990LeMoyne~
Fordham^
1991LeMoyne~
Fairfield^
1992LeMoyne~
Iona^
1993LeMoyne~
Fairfield^
[1994](1994-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Saint Peter's
[1995](1995-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Siena
[1996](1996-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Siena
[1997](1997-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Siena
[1998](1998-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)LeMoyne
[1999](1999-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Siena
[2000](2000-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Marist
[2001](2001-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Marist
[2002](2002-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Marist
[2003](2003-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)LeMoyne
[2004](2004-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)LeMoyne
[2005](2005-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Marist
[2006](2006-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Manhattan
[2007](2007-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)LeMoyne
[2008](2008-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Rider
[2009](2009-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Marist
[2010](2010-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Rider
[2011](2011-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Manhattan
[2012](2012-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Manhattan
[2013](2013-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Canisius
[2014](2014-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Siena
[2015](2015-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Canisius
[2016](2016-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Fairfield
[2017](2017-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Marist
[2018](2018-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Canisius
[2019](2019-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Quinnipiac
[2020](2020-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Canceled due to COVID-19
[2021](2021-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Rider
[2022](2022-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Canisius
[2023](2023-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Rider
[2024](2024-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Niagara
[2025](2025-metro-atlantic-athletic-conference-baseball-tournament)Fairfield

From 1990 through 1993, the MAAC, split into two divisions.

~North Division Champion

^South Division Champion

Postseason history

[2025](2025-ncaa-division-i-baseball-tournament)FairfieldCoastal Carolina
FloridaL 2-10
L 2-17

'*' Extra Innings |} |}

Soccer

Men's

Main article: MAAC Men's Soccer Tournament

YearRegular Season ChampTournament ChampOffensive/Overall Player the Year/Golden BootDefensive of the YearGoalkeeper of the Year/Golden GlovesCoach of the Year
1988Army (13–5–1 overall, 6–1–0 MAAC)ArmyDavid Hauck (Army)Joe Chiavaro (Army)
1989Loyola (10–5–2 overall, 5–0–0 MAAC)LoyolaJohn Brence (Army)Bill Sento (Loyola)
1990Loyola (16–2–5 overall, 8–0–0 MAAC)LoyolaDoug Miller (Loyola)Bill Sento (Loyola)
1991Loyola (12–8–2 overall, 8–0–0 MAAC)LoyolaTom Donahue (Loyola)Dejan Cokic (Fairfield)
1992Loyola (16–4–1 overall, 6–1–0 MAAC)LoyolaJim McElderry (Fairfield)Dejan Cokic (Fairfield)
1993Loyola (19–3–1 overall, 7–0–0 MAAC)LoyolaJim McElderry (Fairfield)Bill Sento (Loyola)
1994Loyola (15–5–2 overall, 6–1–0 MAAC)LoyolaBill Wnek (Loyola)Gerry McKeown (Saint Peter's)
1995Loyola (15–6–0 overall, 7–0–0 MAAC)LoyolaChris Doyle (Loyola)Bobby Herodes (Iona)
1996Canisius (5–12–2 overall, 4–1–2 MAAC)LoyolaTony Burke (Canisius)Paul James (Niagara)
1997Rider (15–6–1 overall, 8–1–0 MAAC)RiderCraig Wicken (Rider)Mike Jacobs (Marist)
1998Fairfield (15–4–1 overall, 7–1–1 MAAC)RiderChristof Lindenmayer (Loyola)Carl Rees (Fairfield)
1999Loyola (13–6–2 overall, 7–1–1 MAAC)FairfieldChristof Lindenmayer (Loyola)Bill Sento (Loyola)
2000Loyola (12–4–2 overall, 9–0–0 MAAC)MaristJoseph Crespo (Marist)Mark Mettrick, Loyola
2001Loyola (17–2–2 overall, 9–0–0 MAAC)LoyolaNiall Lepper (Loyola)Reb Beatty (Loyola)Mark Mettrick (Loyola)
2002Loyola (13–5–3 overall, 8–0–1 MAAC)LoyolaNiall Lepper (Loyola)Reb Beatty (Loyola)Bobby Herodes (Marist)
2003Loyola (11–7–3 overall, 6–2–1 MAAC)Saint Peter'sOmar Alfonso (Loyola)Alex Cunliffe (Fairfield)Cesar Markovic (Saint Peter's)
2004Loyola (11–6–1 overall, 9–0–0 MAAC)MaristDouglas Narvaez (Saint Peter's)Ben Castor (Marist)Mark Mettrick (Loyola)
2005Fairfield (13–4–3 overall, 8–0–1 MAAC)MaristMatt Stedman (Niagara)Ben Castor (Marist)Dermot McGrane (Niagara)
2006Fairfield (15–6–1 overall, 7–2–0 MAAC)FairfieldJuan Gaviria (Saint Peter's)Tom Skara (Fairfield)Dermot McGrane (Niagara)
2007Loyola 19–3–1 overall, 8–1–0 MAAC)LoyolaMurphy Wiredu (Saint Peter's)Tennant McVea (Loyola)Mark Mettrick (Loyola)
2008Loyola (18–2–1 overall, 9–0–0 MAAC)FairfieldJamie Darvill (Loyola)Tennant McVea (Loyola)Mark Mettrick (Loyola)
2009Iona (14–2–2 overall, 8–1–0 MAAC)LoyolaJamie Darvill (Loyola)Tennant McVea (Loyola)Fernando Barboto (Iona)
2010Saint Peter's (13–6–1 overall, 7–1–1 MAAC)Saint Peter'sEmery Welshman (Siena)Assaf Sheleg (Saint Peter's)Guy Abrahamson (Saint Peter's)
2011Fairfield (12–5–1 overall, 8–0–1 MAAC)FairfieldCarl Haworth (Niagara)Michael O'Keeffe (Fairfield)Carl Rees (Fairfield)
2012Loyola (13–6–1 overall, 7–1–1 MAAC)NiagaraSindre Ek (Siena)Rene DeZorzi (Niagara)Brett Petricek (Niagara)Gareth Elliott (Siena)
2013Monmouth (8–6–5 overall, 7–1–2 MAAC)QuinnipiacFranklin Castellanos (Iona)Matt Jeffery (Monmounth)Borja Angoitia (Quinnipiac)Jorden Scott (Manhattan)
2014Quinnipiac (10–4–5 overall, 7–0–3 MAAC)MonmouthIgnacio Maganto (Iona)Matt Jeffery (Monmounth)Borja Angoitia (Quinnipiac)Eric Da Costa (Quinnipiac)
2015Monmouth (11–3–4 overall, 7–0–3 MAAC)RiderMarcos Nunez (Iona)David Acuna Camacho (Monmounth)Eric Klenofsky (Monmouth)Robert McCourt (Monmouth)
2016Quinnipiac (13–7–0 overall, 8–2–0 MAAC)RiderCameron Harr (Marist)Thomas Teupen (Canisius)Eric Klenofsky (Monmouth)
Ryan Baird (Rider)Eric Da Costa (Quinnipiac)
2017Fairfield (12–4–3 overall, 7–1–2 MAAC)FairfieldAllen Gavilanes (Marist)Alex Grattarola (Canisius)Marcellin Gohier (Manhattan)Carl Rees (Fairfield)
2018Fairfield (11–5–2 overall, 8–0–2 MAAC)RiderEamon Whelan (Quinnipiac)Jonas Vergin (Fairfield)Gordon Botterill (Fairfield)Carl Rees (Fairfield)
2019Saint Peter's (13–6 overall, 9–1 MAAC)IonaDominic Laws (Saint Peter's)Malcolm Moreno (Iona)Samuel Ilin (Marist)Julian Richens (Saint Peter's)
2020^Quinnipiac (7–2 overall, 5–1 MAAC)MonmouthDominic Laws (Saint Peter's)George Akampeke (Monmouth)Sean Murray (Monmouth)
Jared Mazzola (Quinnipiac)
Gordon Botterill (Fairfield)Robert McCourt (Monmouth)
2021Marist (12–6–3 overall, 7–2-1 MAAC)MaristZaki Alibou (Rider)Huib Achterkamp (Marist)Sam Ilin (Marist)Matt Viggiano (Marist)
2022Quinnipiac (11-4-3 overall, 8–0-1 MAAC)QuinnipiacDavid Bercedo (Quinnipiac)Nassim Akki (Manhattan)Greg Monroe (Siena)Eric Da Costa (Quinnipiac)
2023Iona (12-4 overall, 9-1 MAAC)RiderCamil Azzam Ruiz (Iona)Tim Timchenko (Iona)Nacho Alfaro Monge (Iona)James Hamilton (Iona)
2024Iona (8-4-3 overall, 6-1-1 MAAC)
Rider (12-4-1 overall, 6-1-1 MAAC)IonaMomo Diop (Rider)Tim Timchenko (Iona)Adam Salama (Rider)Chad Duernberger (Rider)
2025Sacred Heart (8-3-5 overall, 7-0-3 MAAC)SienaTim Strele (Saint Peter’s)Daniel Losfablos (Sacred Heart)Luca Marinelli (Sacred Heart)Anthony Anzevui (Sacred Heart)

^ Tournament delayed until April 2021 due to Covid

Women's

YearRegular Season ChampTournament ChampOverall/Offensive Player of the Year/Golden BootDefensive of the YearGoalkeeper of the Year/Golden GloveCoach of the Year
1992Iona
1993FairfieldStacy Wagenseil (Canisius)Debbie Belkin (Fairfield)
1994Loyola (11–10–0 overall, 6–1–0 MAAC)LoyolaStacy Wagenseil (Canisius)
Val Kujan (Siena)Glenn Crooks (Saint Peter's)
Dave Gerrity (Loyola)
1995Loyola (10–6–4 overall, 6–1–0 MAAC)FairfieldKelli Hurley (Fairfield)Erin Gilroy (Loyola)Dave Gerrity (Loyola)
1996LoyolaNicole Tracey (Saint Peter's)Erin Gilroy (Loyola)Scott Sylvester (Saint Peter's)
1997FairfieldAbby Allen (Fairfield)Maria Piechocki (Fairfield)
1998FairfieldAbby Allen (Fairfield)Maria Piechocki (Fairfield)
1999Loyola (13–4–1 overall, 8–0–1 MAAC)FairfieldPam Cluff (Fairfield)Julie Kapcala (Loyola)Peter Veltri (Niagara)
2000Loyola (15–5–0, 9–0–0 MAAC)LoyolaPam Cluff (Fairfield)Julie Kapcala (Loyola)Joe Mallia (Loyola)
2001LoyolaJulie Anne Forman (Fairfield)Megan McGonagle (Marist)
Steve Karbowski (Siena)
2002Fairfield (9–7–3 overall, 8–0–1 MAAC)LoyolaRosie Luzak (Niagara)Noel Cox (Siena)Steve Karbowski (Siena)
2003Loyola (12–9–1 overall, 8–0–1 MAAC)LoyolaTami Coyle (Rider)Lindsay Tracey (Loyola)
Katy Owings (Niagara)Peter Veltri (Niagara)
2004Loyola (16–4–0 overall, 9–0–0 MAAC)LoyolaAli Andrzejewski (Loyola)Lisa Jaffa (Loyola)
Noel Cox (Siena)Emma Hayes (Iona)
2005Loyola (15–5–0 overall, 9–0–0 MAAC)FairfieldAli Andrzejewski (Loyola)Sarra Moller (Loyola)Peter Veltri (Niagara)
2006Loyola (10–7–2 overall, 8–1–0 MAAC)NiagaraKristen Turner (Siena)Brett Maron (Fairfield)John Byford (Loyola)
2007Marist (11–5–3 overall, 7–1–1 MAAC)LoyolaBrittany Bisnott (Niagara)Brittany Henderson (Loyola)Elizabeth Roper (Marist)
2008Loyola (10–6–4 overall, 7–0–2 MAAC)FairfieldAhna Johnson (Fairfield)Sarra Moller (Loyola)Jim Wendling (Canisius)
2009Loyola (13–4–3 overall, 9–0–0 MAAC)LoyolaTheresa Ferraina (Loyola)Brittany Henderson (Loyola)Katherine Vettori (Loyola)
2010Canisius (14–7–0 overall, 7–2–0 MAAC)SienaKelly Reinwald (Canisius)
Nichole Schiro (Loyola)Ashleigh Bowers (Niagara)Drayson Hounsome (Rider)
2011Marist (13–6–2 overall, 7–1–1 MAAC)MaristNichole Schiro (Loyola)Kelly Boudreau (Fairfield)Katherine Lyn (Marist)
2012Marist (15–7–0 overall, 8–1–0 MAAC)LoyolaNichole Schiro (Loyola)Alli Walsh (Fairfield)Didi Haracic (Loyola)Jim O'Brien (Fairfield)
2013Monmouth (16–1–2 overall, 8–0–2 MAAC)MonmouthDana Costello (Monmouth)Emma Pichl (Fairfield)Ashley Lewis (Monmouth)Krissy Turner (Monmouth)
2014Monmouth(14–5–0 overall, 9–1–0 MAAC)RiderTara Ballay (Rider)Alexa Freguletti (Monmouth)Taylor Booth (Siena)Krissy Turner (Monmouth)
2015Monmouth(15–4–2 overall, 9–1–0 MAAC)SienaAlexis McTamney (Monmouth)Jenny Bitzer (Manhattan)Kristen Skonieczny (Manhattan)Brendan Lawler (Manhattan)
2016Monmouth(14–5–2 overall, 9–0–1 MAAC)MonmouthAlexis McTamney (Monmouth)Tara Sobierjaski (Siena)Bethany-May Howard (Rider)Krissy Turner (Monmouth)
2017Monmouth(14–5–2 overall, 9–0–1 MAAC)MonmouthErica Modena (Manhattan)Gabriella Cuevas (Monmouth)Amanda Knaub (Monmouth)Krissy Turner (Monmouth)
2018Monmouth(16–4–1 overall, 9–1–0 MAAC)MonmouthMadie Gibson (Monmouth)Jessica Johnson (Monmouth)Taylor Dorado (Siena)Leigh Howard (Marist)
2019Monmouth(14-2-3 overall, 10–0 MAAC)MonmouthLexie Palladino (Monmouth)Anna Lazur (Monmouth)Amanda Knaub (Monmouth)David Barrett (Fairfield)
2020^Siena (6-0-2 overall, 4–0-1 MAAC)SienaMakenzie Rodrigues (Rider)
Lauren Karabin (Monmouth)Sarina Jones (Monmouth)
Brianna Montinard (Siena)Leslie Adams (Siena)Steve Karbowski (Siena)
2021Monmouth (15-4-1 overall, 8-1-1 MAAC)MonmouthFlorence Vaillancourt (Niagara)Sarina Jones (Monmouth)Natalie Kelchner (Marist)Dr. Krissy Turner (Monmouth)
2022Quinnipiac (15-2-1 overall, 9-1-0 MAAC)
Fairfield (14-4-0 overall, 9-1-0 MAAC)QuinnipiacRebecca Cooke (Quinnipiac)Maddie Mills (FairField)Ellie Sciancalepore (Rider)Ryan Louis (Canisius)
2023Quinnipiac (13-4-1 overall, 9-0-1 MAAC)QuinnipiacCourtney Chochol (Quinnipiac)Markela Bejleri, Kayla Mingachos, Olivia Scott (Quinnipiac)Sofia Lospinoso (Quinnipiac)Dave Clarke (Quinnipiac)
2024Fairfield (15-2-1 overall, 10-1-1 MAAC)FairfieldMaddy Theriault (Fairfield)Alicia Zamora (Canisius)Sofia Lospinoso (Quinnipiac)David Barrett (Fairfield)
2025Fairfield (15-1-2 overall, 10-0-2 MAAC)Sacred HeartMaddy Theriault (Fairfield)Meghan Carragher (Fairfield)Katie Wright (Fairfield)David Barrett (Fairfield)

^ Tournament delayed until April 2021 due to Covid

Lacrosse

YearChampion
2000St. Joseph's
2001Mount Saint Mary's
2002Manhattan
2003Mount Saint Mary's (2)
2004Providence
2005Marist
2006Providence (2)
2007Providence (3)
2008Canisius
2009Siena
2010Mount Saint Mary's (3)
2011Siena (2)
2012Canisius (2)
2013Detroit Mercy
2014Siena (3)
2015Marist (2)
2016Quinnipiac
2017Monmouth
2018Canisius (3)
2019Marist (3)
2020*Not Awarded*
2021Monmouth (2)
2022Manhattan (2)
2022Manhattan (2)
2023Marist (4)
2024Sacred Heart
2025Siena (4)

Women's

YearChampion
2000Manhattan
2001Fairfield
2002Le Moyne
2003Le Moyne (2)
2004Manhattan (2)
2005Manhattan (3)
2006Le Moyne (3)
2007Le Moyne (4)
2008Marist
2009Fairfield (2)
2010Marist (2)
2011Canisius
2012Canisius (2)
2013Canisius (3)
2014Canisius (4)
2015Fairfield (3)
2016Canisius (5)
2017Canisius (6)
2018Fairfield (4)
2019Fairfield (5)
2020*Not Awarded*
2021Fairfield (6)
2022Fairfield (7)
2023Fairfield (8)
2024Niagara
2025Fairfield (9)

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Swimming and diving

Conference champions

YearMen's championWomen's champion
1984La SalleLa Salle
1985La SalleArmy
1986La SalleLa Salle
1987ArmyArmy
1988ArmyArmy
1989La SalleArmy
1990La SalleArmy
1991La SalleLa Salle
1992La SalleLa Salle
1993IonaLoyola
1994NiagaraLoyola
1995LoyolaLoyola
1996MaristLoyola
1997MaristMarist
1998MaristMarist
1999MaristMarist
2000MaristMarist
2001MaristRider
2002MaristMarist
2003MaristRider
2004RiderMarist
2005MaristMarist
2006MaristMarist
2007MaristMarist
2008MaristMarist
2009LoyolaRider
2010LoyolaMarist
2011LoyolaMarist
2012RiderMarist
2013RiderMarist
2014RiderMarist
2015RiderMarist
2016RiderMarist
2017RiderMarist
2018RiderFairfield
2019RiderFairfield
2020RiderFairfield
2022RiderNiagara
2023RiderFairfield
2024MaristNiagara
2025NiagaraNiagara

Cross country

Champions

YearMen's championWomen's champion
1981Iona
1982Iona
1983IonaHoly Cross
1984La SalleHoly Cross
1985IonaHoly Cross
1986ArmyManhattan
1987ArmyFordham
1988IonaFordham
1989La SalleFordham
1990La SalleCanisius
1991IonaCanisius
1992IonaCanisius
1993IonaManhattan
1994IonaManhattan
1995IonaCanisius
1996IonaManhattan
1997IonaCanisius
1998IonaMarist
1999IonaManhattan
2000IonaMarist
2001IonaIona
2002IonaManhattan
2003IonaLoyola
2004IonaMarist
2005IonaIona
2006IonaIona
2007IonaIona
2008IonaIona
2009IonaIona
2010IonaIona
2011IonaIona
2012IonaIona
2013IonaIona
2014IonaIona
2015IonaQuinnipiac
2016IonaIona
2017IonaIona
2018IonaIona
2019IonaIona
2020IonaIona
2021IonaIona
2022IonaQuinnipiac
2023IonaQuinnipiac
2024IonaQuinnipiac
2025IonaQuinnipiac

Volleyball

YearRegular Season ChampTournament ChampMost Outstanding/Valuable Player
1990La SalleSaint Peter'sDana Shepherd (La Salle)
Jen Wutzer (La Salle)
1991La SalleLoyolaTara Vinje (Loyola)
1992LoyolaLoyolaTara Vinje (Loyola)
1993SienaSienaJeanine Bula (Siena)
1994SienaSienaRochelle Travers (Siena)
1995SienaRochelle Travers (Siena)
1996FairfieldSienaDonna DeFrancesco (Siena)
1997FairfieldFairfieldJen McLaughlin (Fairfield)
1998FairfieldFairfieldJen McLaughlin (Fairfield)
1999FairfieldFairfieldCorrine Carlson (Fairfield)
2000FairfieldFairfieldJoanne Saunders (Fairfield)
2001Saint Peter'sFairfieldLaurie Brands (Fairfield)
2002ManhattanManhattanGoedele Van Cauteren (Manhattan)
2003ManhattanManhattanGoedele Van Cauteren (Manhattan)
2004FairfieldIonaMiki Hogg (Iona)
2005FairfieldSienaChristie Gustafson (Siena)
2006Fairfield (24–8 overall, 18-0 MAAC)SienaChristie Gustafson (Siena)
2007Siena (24–8 overall, 17-1 MAAC)SienaNadiege Honore (Siena)
2008Fairfield (20–13 overall, 16-2 MAAC)SienaBurgandy McCurty (Siena)
2009Fairfield (19–12 overall, 16-2 MAAC)NiagaraHannah Hedrick (Niagara)
2010Niagara (25–9 overall, 17-1 MAAC)NiagaraHannah Hedrick (Niagara)
2011Niagara (25–9 overall, 17-1 MAAC)NiagaraKari Honomichl (Niagara)
2012Fairfield (22–9 overall, 15-3 MAAC)FairfieldBrianna Dixion (Fairfield)
2013Marist (19–13 overall, 14-4 MAAC)
Fairfield (21–9 overall, 14-4 MAAC)FairfieldRachel Romansky (Fairfield)
2014Marist (25–6 overall, 15-3 MAAC)SienaRachel Stoklosa (Siena)
2015Fairfield (21–10 overall, 14-4 MAAC)FairfieldMegan Theiller (Fairfield)
2016Fairfield (28–6 overall, 18-0 MAAC)FairfieldMegan O'Sullivan (Fairfield)
2017Fairfield (25–7 overall, 18-0 MAAC)FairfieldSkyler Day (Fairfield)
2018Iona (20–7 overall, 16-2 MAAC)IonaMia Bonsignore (Iona)
2019Fairfield (24–6 overall, 17-1 MAAC)FairfieldManuela Nicolini (Fairfield)
2020^Fairfield (9-1 overall, 9-1 MAAC)RiderAnilee Sher (Rider)
2021Fairfield (24-9 overall, 16-2 MAAC)FairfieldK.J. Johnson (Fairfield)
2022Fairfield (26-7 overall, 17-1 MAAC)QuinnipacAryanah Diaz (Quinnipac)
2023Fairfield (23-7 overall, 16-2 MAAC)FairfieldMaya Walker (Fairfield)
2024Fairfield (21-11 overall, 17-1 MAAC)FairfieldMamie Krubally (Fairfield)
2025Fairfield (23-5 overall, 17-1 MAAC)FairfieldKiannisha Santiago (Rider)

^ Tournament delayed until April 2021 due to Covid

Postseason history

[2025](2025-ncaa-division-i-women-s-volleyball-tournament)FairfieldMinnesotaL 0–3

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Football

The MAAC Football League was formed before the 1993 season, but it was discontinued following the 2007 season.

At its peak in 1997, it consisted of 10 teams:

  • Canisius (1993-2002, discontinued football after 2002 season)
  • Duquesne (1994-2007, joined Northeast Conference after 2007 season)
  • Fairfield (1996-2002, discontinued football after 2002 season)
  • Georgetown (1993-1999, joined Patriot League after 1999 season)
  • Iona (1993-2007, became independent, discontinued football after 2008 season)
  • La Salle (1997-2007, discontinued football after 2007 season)
  • Marist (1994-2007, became independent, joined Pioneer Football League after 2008 season)
  • St. John's (1993-1997, became independent, joined Northeast Conference after 1999 season, discontinued football after 2002 season)
  • Saint Peter's (1993-2006, discontinued football after 2006 season)
  • Siena (1993-2003, discontinued football after 2003 season)

Champions

  • 1993 Iona (5-0-0)
  • 1994 Marist (6-1) & St. John's (6-1)
  • 1995 Duquesne (7-0)
  • 1996 Duquesne (8-0)
  • 1997 Georgetown (7-0)
  • 1998 Fairfield (6-1) & Georgetown (6-1)
  • 1999 Duquesne (7-1)
  • 2000 Duquesne (7-0)
  • 2001 Duquesne (6-0)
  • 2002 Duquesne (8-0)
  • 2003 Duquesne (5-0)
  • 2004 Duquesne (4-0)
  • 2005 Duquesne (4-0)
  • 2006 Duquesne (3-1) & Marist (3-1)
  • 2007 Duquesne, Iona & Marist (all 2-1)

Ice hockey

History

The MAAC began sponsoring hockey in 1997 due to NCAA regulations that required all Division I conferences to participate in all Division sports. At the founding of the MAAC hockey conference, only three of the eight founding teams were full members of the conference: Canisius, Fairfield, and Iona. The MAAC also added five associate members: American International, Connecticut, Holy Cross, Quinnipiac, and Sacred Heart (at the time Quinnipiac and Sacred Heart were not members of the MAAC, though they would join the conference as full members later on). The conference began play starting with the 1998–99 season, where Quinnipiac and Holy Cross won the inaugural regular season and conference tournament championships, respectively. The MAAC added two additional teams starting with the 1999–00 season: Mercyhurst and Bentley. Army joined the conference for the 2000–01 season, bringing the conference up to eleven member teams. At the conclusion of the 2002–03 season, Fairfield and Iona both discontinued their men's ice hockey programs, and while the conference's remaining nine teams could continue without them, having only one full member necessitated the folding of the MAAC hockey conference as MAAC rules only allowed full conference members to vote in new decisions, leaving almost all MAAC hockey members without a voice in conference decisions pertinent to hockey. The following year all of the teams continued their programs in the newly formed Atlantic Hockey conference. As of the 2025–26 athletic season, five current MAAC members sponsor ice hockey, spread across the AHA, ECAC, and Hockey East conferences.

Ice hockey membership timeline

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Champions

SeasonRegular Season ChampionTournament Champion[1998-99](1998-99-ncaa-division-i-men-s-ice-hockey-season)[1999-00](1999-00-ncaa-division-i-men-s-ice-hockey-season)[2000-01](2000-01-ncaa-division-i-men-s-ice-hockey-season)[2001-02](2001-02-ncaa-division-i-men-s-ice-hockey-season)[2002-03](2002-03-ncaa-division-i-men-s-ice-hockey-season)
QuinnipiacHoly Cross
QuinnipiacConnecticut
MercyhurstMercyhurst
MercyhurstQuinnipiac
MercyhurstMercyhurst
SchoolRegular Season
ChampionshipsTournament
ChampionshipsConnecticutHoly CrossMercyhurstQuinnipiac
01
01
32
21

Notable sports figures

Some of the notable sport figures who played collegiately and/or graduated from a MAAC school, include:

Baseball

File:Luis Castro.jpg|Luis Castro 1st Hispanic in MLB Manhattan File:AlDowning 10.jpg|Al Downing MLB All-Star Pitcher Rider File:John Lannan.jpg|John Lannan MLB Pitcher Siena File:Joe McCarthy.png|Joe McCarthy Hall of Fame MLB Manager Niagara File:Jason Motte 2008.jpg|Jason Motte MLB Pitcher Iona

  • Jack Armstrong, former MLB pitcher; 1990 MLB All-Star and World Champion (Rider)
  • John Axford, former MLB pitcher (Canisius)
  • Kevin Barry, former MLB pitcher (Rider)
  • Shad Barry, former MLB player (Niagara)
  • Chris Begg, pitcher for Team Canada at the 2004 Summer Olympics and World Baseball Classic (Niagara)
  • Brad Brach, former relief pitcher (Monmouth)
  • Frank Brooks, former MLB relief pitcher (Saint Peter's)
  • Frank Cashen, former General Manager of the Baltimore Orioles and 1986 World Series Champion New York Mets (Loyola)
  • Keefe Cato, former MLB pitcher (Fairfield)
  • Tim Christman, former MLB relief pitcher (Siena)
  • Harry Croft, former MLB player (Niagara)
  • Pete Harnisch, MLB All-Star Pitcher (Fordham)
  • Billy Harrell, former MLB infielder (Siena)
  • Jim Hoey, former MLB relief pitcher (Rider)
  • Gary Holle, former MLB first baseman (Siena)
  • Miguel Jimenez, former MLB pitcher (Fordham)
  • Jeff Kunkel, former MLB player; 3rd overall pick of the 1983 MLB Draft by the Texas Rangers (Rider)
  • Sal Maglie, former starting pitcher (Niagara)
  • Nick Margevicius, current starting pitcher for TSG Hawks (Rider)
  • Joe McCarthy, former MLB catcher (Niagara)
  • Rinty Monahan, former MLB player (Niagara)
  • Ray Montgomery, former MLB player (Fordham)
  • Danny Napoleon, former MLB outfielder (Rider)
  • Mike Parisi, former MLB pitcher (Manhattan)
  • Victor Santos, former MLB relief pitcher (Saint Peter's)
  • Chuck Schilling, former MLB second baseman (Manhattan)
  • Tom Waddell, former MLB pitcher (Manhattan)

Basketball

File:HubieBrown1981.jpg|Hubie Brown, Hall of Fame NBA Coach Niagara File:Calvin Murphy 1.jpg|Calvin Murphy, NBA All-Star Guard Niagara File:Digger Phelps cropped.jpg|Digger Phelps, ESPN NCAA Analyst Rider File:RikSmits.JPG|Rik Smits, NBA All-Star Center Marist File:Mike Smrek in 2007.jpg|Mike Smrek Two-Time NBA Champion Canisius

  • Joe Arlauckas, former NBA player (Niagara)
  • John Beilein, former head coach of Cleveland Cavaliers and Michigan men's basketball (Canisius)
  • Matt Brady, current Maryland assistant coach, former head coach of James Madison men's basketball (Siena)
  • Steve Burtt, Sr., former NBA player (Iona)
  • Al Butler, former NBA player (Niagara)
  • Keydren Clark, two-time NCAA scoring leader; seventh all-time NCAA scoring leader (Saint Peter's)
  • Larry Costello, former NBA player and coach; six-time NBA All-Star (Niagara)
  • Joe DeSantis, former men's college basketball coach; 1979 NCAA All-American (Fairfield)
  • Doug Edert, breakout star of Saint Peter's 2022 NCAA tournament run
  • Kathy Fedorjaka, former Bucknell women's basketball coach (Fairfield)
  • Luis Flores, former NBA player (Manhattan)
  • Greg Francis, current Alberta men's basketball coach; former Canadian Olympic basketball player (Fairfield)
  • Deng Gai, former NBA player; 2006 NCAA block shot leader (Fairfield)
  • Sean Green, former NBA player (Iona)
  • Kenny Hasbrouck, former NBA player (Siena)
  • Bobby Joe Hatton – former professional basketball player; member of the Puerto Rico national basketball team at the 2004 Olympic Games (Marist)
  • Stella Johnson, professional basketball player, drafted by Phoenix Mercury in 2020, played for Chicago Sky and Washington Mystics (Rider)
  • Jared Jordan, professional basketball player in Europe, drafted by Los Angeles Clippers in 2007 (Marist)
  • Frank Layden, former NBA coach and executive; NBA Coach of the Year and Executive of the Year (Niagara)
  • Manny Leaks, former NBA player (Niagara)
  • Tim Legler, former NBA player; current ESPN analyst (La Salle)
  • Ralph Lewis, former NBA player (La Salle)
  • Bob MacKinnon, former NBA Head Coach and General Manager of the New Jersey Nets (Canisius)
  • Johnny McCarthy, member of the 1963–64 NBA Champion Boston Celtics and first of just three players in NBA history to record a triple-double in a playoff debut (Canisius)
  • Brendan Malone, former NBA head coach (Iona)
  • Michael Meeks, former Canadian Olympic basketball player (Canisius)
  • Juan Mendez, professional basketball player in Europe; highest scoring Canadian in Division I men's basketball history (Niagara)
  • Mike Morrison, former NBA player (Loyola)
  • KC Ndefo, another key figure in Saint Peter's 2022 NCAA run
  • Dan O'Sullivan, former NBA player (Fordham)
  • Tim O'Toole, current ESPN analyst; former men's college basketball coach (Fairfield)
  • Doug Overton, former NBA player (La Salle)
  • Digger Phelps, current ESPN analyst; former men's college basketball coach (Rider)
  • Darren Phillip, 2000 NCAA Top Rebounder (Fairfield)
  • Rick Pych, current San Antonio Spurs executive (Fairfield)
  • Jeff Ruland, former NBA player (Iona)
  • Lionel Simmons, former NBA player (La Salle)
  • Mike Smrek, former NBA player (Canisius)
  • Jason Thompson, former Sacramento Kings lottery draft pick, former Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors forward (Rider)
  • Edwin Ubiles former NBA player (Siena)
  • Randy Woods, former NBA player (La Salle)
  • A. J. Wynder, former NBA player (Fairfield)

Soccer

File:Adam-braz-2008-10-05.jpg|Adam Braz, MLS Defender Fairfield File:Milos Kocic TFC 2010.jpg|Miloš Kočić, MLS Goalie Loyola 2008 File:Justin-thompson-09-04-11.jpg|Justin Thompson, USL-1 Defender Fairfield File:Zthorton.jpg|Zach Thornton, MLS All-Star Goalie Loyola 1998

  • Jose Aguinaga, New York Red Bulls draft pick, former USL forward (Rider)
  • Abby Allan, New Zealand women's national football team (Fairfield)
  • Jamie Darvill, USL-2 player (Loyola)
  • Anthony Di Biase, USL-2 player (Niagara)
  • Bryan Harkin, USL-2 player (Fairfield)
  • Christof Lindenmayer, former MLS player (Loyola)
  • Mark Longwell, former U.S. National and NASL defender (Fairfield)
  • Brett Maron, current player in Sweden, Goalkeeper (Fairfield)
  • Jim McElderry, current Rutgers men's soccer coach and former Fordham men's soccer coach (Fairfield)
  • Jim McKeown, former NASL defender (Rider)
  • Tennant McVea, current USL League Two player and associate head coach for Old Dominion men's soccer, former Finnish Premier Division player (Loyola)
  • Michael O'Keeffe, New Zealand men's national football team (Fairfield)
  • Bobby Smith, National Soccer Hall of Fame member; former U.S. National and NASL defender (Rider)
  • Matt Turner, Nottingham Forest and USMNT goalkeeper (Fairfield)
  • Florian Valot, currently plays for Miami FC in USL, former player for New York Red Bulls and FC Cincinnati, midfielder/forward (Rider)
  • Murphy Wiredu, former S. League player (Saint Peter's)
  • Dennis Wit, former U.S. National and NASL player (Loyola)
  • Jordan Scarlett, Tampa Bay Rowdies, drafted by New York Red Bulls, Defender (Iona)
  • Ignacio Maganto, current player for Union Adarve in Tercera Division in Spain, drafted by Los Angeles Galaxy, Midfielder (Iona)

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