Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
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| Association | NCAA |
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| Founded | 1980 |
| Commissioner | Travis Tellitocci (since 2023) |
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| Division | Division I |
| Subdivision | Non-football |
| No. of teams | 13 |
| Headquarters | Edison, New Jersey |
| Region | Northeastern United States |
| Broadcaster | ESPN |
| Official website | www |
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The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC, /mรฆk/) 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.[1] Competition officially began the next year, in the sports of men's cross-country and men's soccer.[1]

Competition in men's and women's basketball began in the 1981โ1982 season.[1] In 1982, Saint Peter's was the first women's team to represent the MAAC in the NCAA women's basketball tournament. In 1984, the MAAC received an automatic bid to the NCAA men's basketball tournament, where Iona was the first team to represent the MAAC on the men's side.
The conference currently possesses 15 automatic bids to NCAA championships.[1] In 2012โ13, the MAAC became eligible for its 15th NCAA championship automatic bid when women's rowing fulfilled the qualifying requirements.[1]
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.[2]
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.[1]
In July 2013, Quinnipiac University and Monmouth University joined the MAAC to replace Loyola University Maryland, departing to the Patriot League.[3] Also in 2013, the MAAC announced that it would add field hockey with league play set to begin in the 2013โ14 academic year.[4] 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.[5] 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 2021โ22 school year to join the Colonial Athletic Association, now known as the Coastal Athletic Association.[6] 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 2022โ23 and beyond would be finalized in early May.[7] 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.[8]
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),[9] 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.[10]
In October 2023, the MAAC announced that Merrimack College and Sacred Heart University would join the conference for the 2024-25 season.[11]
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.[12] In 2007, the Marist women's basketball team advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament.[13] 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.[1] 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.[14] With an overall record of 22โ12, 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.[15] In basketball, MAAC teams have made a total of 80 NIT appearances and 50 NCAA basketball tournament appearances.[1]
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.[1]
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.
| Institution | Location | Founded | Joined | Type | Enrollment | Endowment | Nickname | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canisius University | Buffalo, New York | 1870 | 1989 | Private (Jesuit) |
3,244 | $133,900,000 | Golden Griffins | |
| Fairfield University | Fairfield, Connecticut | 1942 | 1981 | Private (Jesuit) |
5,273 | $331,900,000 | Stags | |
| Iona University | New Rochelle, New York | 1940 | 1981 | Private (Christian Brothers) |
3,926 | $143,700,000 | Gaels | |
| Manhattan University | Riverdale, New York | 1853 | 1981 | Private (Lasallian) |
4,132 | $100,600,000 | Jaspers (men's) Lady Jaspers (women's) |
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| Marist University | Poughkeepsie, New York | 1929 | 1997 | Private | 6,624 | $408,000,000[16] | Red Foxes | |
| Merrimack College | North Andover, Massachusetts | 1947 | 2024 | Private (Augustinian) |
5,700 | $97,400,667 | Warriors | |
| Mount St. Mary's University | Emmitsburg, Maryland[a] | 1808 | 2022 | Private (Diocesan) |
1,889 | $47,605,000 | Mountaineers | |
| Niagara University | Lewiston, New York[b] | 1856 | 1989 | Private (Vincentian) |
3,765 | $102,400,000 | Purple Eagles | |
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden, Connecticut | 1929 | 2013 | Private | 10,207 | $753,872,000 | Bobcats | |
| Rider University | Lawrenceville, New Jersey | 1865 | 1997 | Private | 4,825 | $64,300,000 | Broncs | |
| Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, Connecticut | 1963 | 2024 | Private (Catholic)[c] |
5,974 | $246,000,000 | Pioneers | |
| Saint Peter's University | Jersey City, New Jersey | 1872 | 1981 | Private (Jesuit) |
3,452 | $43,600,000 | Peacocks | |
| Siena University | Loudonville, New York | 1937 | 1989 | Private (Franciscan) |
3,224 | $135,300,000 | Saints |
- ^ The Mount St. Mary's campus has an Emmitsburg mailing address, but lies in unincorporated Frederick County.
- ^ Mailing address is "Niagara University, New York".
- ^ Sacred Heart was founded by the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport, but has been led and primarily staffed by Catholic laity from its creation.
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.
| Institution | Location | Founded | Joined | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Primary conference |
MAAC sport(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State University of New York at Albany | Albany, New York | 1844 | 2009โ10 | Public | 17,944 | Great Danes | America East | Women's golf |
| Drake University | Des Moines, Iowa | 1881 | 2009โ10 | Private | 4,869 | Bulldogs | Missouri Valley | Women's rowing |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, Florida | 1934 | 2011โ12 | Private | 4,213 | Dolphins | ASUN | Women's rowing |
| La Salle University | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 1863 | 2016โ17 | Private | 5,191 | Explorers | Atlantic 10 | Women's water polo |
| Long Island University | Brooklyn & Brookville, New York[a] | 1926 | 2019โ20 | Private | 15,197[b] | Sharks | Northeast | Women's water polo |
| 2022โ23 | Women's rowing | |||||||
| Robert Morris University | Moon Township, Pennsylvania | 1921 | 2010โ11 | Private | 4,895 | Colonials | Horizon | Women's rowing |
| Stetson University | DeLand, Florida | 1883 | 2013โ14 | Private | 4,341 | Hatters | ASUN | Women's rowing |
| Villanova University | Villanova, Pennsylvania | 1842 | 2003โ04 | Private | 11,023 | Wildcats | Big East | Women's water polo |
| Virginia Military Institute | Lexington, Virginia | 1839 | 2011โ12 | Public | 1,685 | Keydets | SoCon | Women's water polo |
| Wagner College | Staten Island, New York | 1883 | 2003โ04 | Private
(Lutheran) |
2,211 | Seahawks | Northeast | Women's water polo |
- Notes
- ^ The LIU athletic program, created with the 2019 merger of the athletic programs that previously represented the school's Brooklyn and Post campuses, bases some sports at the Brooklyn campus and others at the Post campus in Brookville, New York. LIU's current MAAC sports operate from separate campuses, with men's lacrosse based at Post and women's water polo at Brooklyn.[17]
- ^ Includes enrollment at both the Brooklyn and Post campuses. All LIU sports are open to undergraduates at both campuses who meet NCAA eligibility requirements.
Former members
Former full members
| Institution | Location | Founded | Joined | Left | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Current conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Military Academy (Army) |
West Point, New York | 1802 | 1981 | 1990 | Federal | 4,491 | Black Knights | Patriot |
| Fordham University | Bronx, New York | 1841 | 1981 | 1990 | Private | 16,515 | Rams | Atlantic 10 |
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester, Massachusetts | 1843 | 1983 | 1990 | 3,128 | Crusaders | Patriot | |
| La Salle University | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 1863 | 1983 | 1992 | 5,191 | Explorers | Atlantic 10 | |
| Loyola University Maryland | Baltimore, Maryland | 1852 | 1989 | 2013 | 5,670 | Greyhounds | Patriot | |
| Monmouth University | West Long Branch, New Jersey | 1933 | 2013 | 2022 | 6,167 | Hawks | Coastal |
Former associate members
| Institution | Location | Founded | Joined | Left | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Current conference, former MAAC sport(s) |
MAAC sport(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University | Boston, Massachusetts | 1839 | 2009โ10 | 2012โ13 | Private | 34,657 | Terriers | Patriot League[a] | Women's golf |
| Bryant University | Smithfield, Rhode Island | 1863 | 2012โ13 | 2019โ20 | Private | 3,788 | Bulldogs | America East[a] | Men's swimming & diving |
| 2013โ14 | 2018โ19 | Field hockey | |||||||
| Butler University | Indianapolis, Indiana | 1855 | 2012โ13 | 2012โ13 | Private | 5,506 | Bulldogs | Big East[a] | Women's golf |
| Colgate University | Hamilton, New York | 1819 | 1989โ90 | 1989โ90 | Private | 2,969 | Raiders | Patriot[a] | Baseball |
| University of Dayton | Dayton, Ohio | 1850 | 2014โ15 | 2024โ25 | Private | 11,241 | Flyers | Atlantic 10[a] | Women's golf |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit, Michigan | 1877 | 2009โ10 | 2020โ21 | Private | 5,111 | Titans | Northeast[b] | Men's lacrosse |
| Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | 1878 | 1994โ95 | 2007โ08 | Private | 9,274 | Dukes | Northeast[c] | Football |
| 1996โ97 | 1997โ98 | Women's lacrosse | |||||||
| Georgetown University | Washington, D.C. | 1789 | 1993โ94 | 1999โ2000 | Private | 19,204 | Hoyas | Patriot[d] | Football |
| University of Hartford | West Hartford, Connecticut | 1877 | 2009โ10 | 2022โ23 | Private | 6,770 | Hawks | CNE[e][a] | Women's golf |
| Jacksonville University[f] | Jacksonville, Florida | 1934 | 2010โ11 | 2012โ13 | Private | 4,213 | Dolphins | ASUN[a] | Men's lacrosse |
| La Salle University | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 1863 | 1999-2000 | 2007โ08 | Private | 5,191 | Explorers | N/A[g] | Football |
| 2016โ17 | 2024โ25 | Atlantic 10[a] | Women's golf | ||||||
| Le Moyne College | Syracuse, New York[h] | 1946 | 1989โ90 | 2007โ08 | Private | 3,356 | Dolphins | Northeast[a] | Baseball |
| 1998โ99 | 2006โ07 | Women's lacrosse | |||||||
| Long Island University | Brooklyn & Brookville, New York[i] | 1926 | 2023โ24 | 2024โ25 | Private | 15,197[j] | Sharks | Northeast | Men's lacrosse |
| LIU Brooklyn[k] | Brooklyn, New York | 1926 | 2016โ17 | 2018โ19 | Private | 15,197 | Blackbirds[l] | Northeast[m] | field hockey |
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, Illinois | 1870 | 2022-23 | 2024-25 | Private
(Jesuit) |
16,437 | Ramblers | Atlantic 10[a] | Women's golf |
| Marist College[n] | Poughkeepsie, New York | 1929 | 1995โ96m.lax. 1996โ97m.row. 1995โ96m.sw.dv. 1996โ97w.lax. 1996โ97w.row. 1995โ96w.sw.dv. |
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Private | 6,624 | Red Foxes | MAAC | Men's lacrosse, men's rowing, men's swimming and diving, women's lacrosse, women's rowing, women's swimming and diving |
| Mount St. Mary's University[n] | Emmitsburg, Maryland[o] | 1808 | 1995โ96m.lax, 1996โ97w.lax |
2009โ10m.lax, 1997โ98w.lax |
Private | 2,407 | Mountaineers | MAAC | Men's lacrosse, women's lacrosse |
| Providence College | Providence, Rhode Island | 1917 | 1995โ96 | 2008โ09 | Private | 4,922 | Friars | Big East[a] | Men's lacrosse |
| Quinnipiac University[n] | Hamden, Connecticut | 1929 | 1998โ99 | 2000โ01 | Private | 10,207 | Bobcats | MAAC | Men's lacrosse |
| Rider University[n] | Lawrenceville, New Jersey | 1865 | 1996โ97m.gf 1995โ96m.sw.dv. 1995โ96w.sw.dv. |
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Private | 4,825 | Broncs | MAAC | Men's golf, men's swimming and diving, women's swimming and diving |
| Robert Morris University[p] | Moon Township, Pennsylvania | 1921 | 2013โ14 | 2013โ14 | Private | 4,895 | Colonials | N/A[q] | Field hockey |
| Sacred Heart University[n] | Fairfield, Connecticut | 1963 | 2013โ14 | 2018โ19 | Private | 8,958 | Pioneers | MAAC | Field hockey |
| St. Francis College (Brooklyn) | Brooklyn Heights, New York | 1859 | 2003โ04 | 2022โ23 | Private | 2,453 | Terriers | N/A[r] | Women's water polo |
| Saint Joseph's University | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 1851 | 1996โ97 | 2009โ10 | Private | 7,589 | Hawks | Atlantic 10[a] | Men's lacrosse |
| St. John's University | Queens, New York | 1870 | 1993โ94 | 1998โ99 | Private | 21,643 | Red Storm | N/A[s] | Football |
| Virginia Military Institute | Lexington, Virginia | 1839 | 2023โ24 | 2024โ25 | Public | 1,685 | Keydets | Northeast[t] | Men's lacrosse |
| Wagner College | Staten Island, New York | 1883 | 1999โ2000 | 2009โ10 | Private
(Lutheran) |
2,211 | Seahawks | Northeast | Men's lacrosse |
| 2023โ24 | 2024โ25 | ||||||||
| 1996โ97 | 1997โ98 | Women's lacrosse |
- Notes
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Same as school's current primary conference.
- ^ Primary conference: Horizon
- ^ Primary conference: Atlantic 10
- ^ Primary conference: Big East
- ^ NCAA Division III conference.
- ^ Jacksonville remains in the MAAC as an affiliate in men's and women's rowing.
- ^ La Salle, a full member of the Atlantic 10 since the 1995โ96 school year, dropped football after the 2007 fall season (2007โ08 school year). Even though the A-10 operated a football league from the 1997 to 2006 fall seasons (1997โ98 to 2006โ07 school years), La Salle was never an A-10 football member.
- ^ The Le Moyne campus has a Syracuse mailing address, but almost entirely lies in the adjacent town of DeWitt.
- ^ The LIU athletic program, created with the 2019 merger of the athletic programs that previously represented the school's Brooklyn and Post campuses, bases some sports at the Brooklyn campus and others at the Post campus in Brookville, New York. LIU's current MAAC sports operate from separate campuses, with men's lacrosse based at Post and women's water polo at Brooklyn.[17]
- ^ Includes enrollment at both the Brooklyn and Post campuses. All LIU sports are open to undergraduates at both campuses who meet NCAA eligibility requirements.
- ^ After the 2018โ19 school year, Long Island University merged the athletic programs of its Brooklyn and Post campuses into a single Division I program that now competes as the LIU Sharks. The unified program inherited all of LIU Brooklyn's memberships.[18]
- ^ Replaced by the LIU Sharks.[19]
- ^ The merged LIU program remains in the NEC.
- ^ a b c d e Marist, Mount St. Mary's, Rider, Quinnipiac, and Sacred Heart are currently full members of the MAAC.
- ^ The Mount St. Mary's campus has an Emmitsburg mailing address, but is located in unincorporated Frederick County.
- ^ Robert Morris remains in the MAAC as an affiliate in women's rowing.
- ^ Robert Morris, currently a full member of the Horizon League, dropped field hockey after the 2013 fall season (2013โ14 school year).
- ^ St. Francis discontinued its athletic program at the end of the 2022โ23 season.
- ^ St. John's, a full member of the Big East throughout its tenure in MAAC football, dropped the sport after the 2002 fall season (2002โ03 school year).
- ^ Primary: Southern Conference
Membership timeline

Full members Full members (non-football) Assoc. members (football only) Other conference Other conference
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.[20]
| Sport | Men's | Women's | Coed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | 13 |
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| Basketball | 13 |
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| Cross country | 13 |
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| Golf | 11 |
11 |
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| Lacrosse | 8 |
12 |
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| Rowing | (5) |
11 |
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| Soccer | 13 |
13 |
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| Softball | - |
13 |
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| Swimming and diving | 9 |
12 |
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| Tennis | 9 |
10 |
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| Track and field (indoor) | 9 |
11 |
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| Track and field (outdoor) | 10 |
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| Volleyball | - |
12 |
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| Water polo | - |
9 |
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Men's
| School | Baseball | Basketball | Cross country | Esports[a] | Golf | Lacrosse | Rowing[b] | Soccer | Swimming | Tennis | Track and field (indoor) |
Track and field (outdoor) |
Total MAAC sports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canisius | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | 10 |
| Fairfield | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No[c] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | 8 |
| Iona | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No[d] | Yes | Yes | 10 |
| Manhattan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | 11 |
| Marist | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 11 |
| Merrimack | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | 9 |
| Mount St. Mary's | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 11 |
| Niagara | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | 8 |
| Quinnipiac | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | 7 |
| Rider | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 9 |
| Sacred Heart | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | 9 |
| Saint Peter's | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | 9 |
| Siena | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | 9 |
| Totals | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 4+1[e] | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 120+1 |
Unsponsored
| School | Fencing | Football | Ice hockey | Volleyball | Water polo | Wrestling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canisius | No | No | AHA | No | No | No |
| Iona | No | No | No | No | CWPA | No |
| Manhattan | No | No | No | NEC | No | No |
| Marist | No | PFL | No | No | No | No |
| Merrimack | No | Independent | Hockey East | Independent | No | No |
| Mount St. Mary's | No | No | No | No | CWPA | No |
| Niagara | No | No | AHA | No | No | No |
| Quinnipiac | No | No | ECAC | No | No | No |
| Rider | No | No | No | No | No | MAC |
| Sacred Heart | NEIFC | Independent[f] | AHA | EIVA | No | EIWA |
- Notes
- ^ Esports, in which men and women directly compete alongside and against one another, are not sanctioned by the NCAA, but governed by the Electronic Gaming Federation.
- ^ Men's rowing is not sanctioned by the NCAA, but governed by the Intercollegiate Rowing Association.
- ^ Fairfield's men's lacrosse team does not participate in the MAAC; it currently plays in the Coastal Athletic Association.
- ^ Iona will reinstate men's tennis in 2026โ27.[21]
- ^ Affiliate member Jacksonville.
- ^ Sacred Heart will move its football program to CAA Football in 2026.
Women's
| School | Basketball | Cross country |
Esports[a] | Golf | Lacrosse | Rowing | Soccer | Softball | Swimming | Tennis | Track and field (indoor) |
Track and field (outdoor) |
Volleyball | Water polo |
Total MAAC sports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canisius | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 11 |
| Fairfield | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | 10 |
| Iona | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No[b] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 11 |
| Manhattan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 13 |
| Marist | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 13 |
| Merrimack | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 12 |
| Mount St. Mary's | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | 12 |
| Niagara | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 10 |
| Quinnipiac | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 11 |
| Rider | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 10 |
| Sacred Heart | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 12 |
| Saint Peter's | Yes | Yes | Yes | No[c] | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 9 |
| Siena | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | 12 |
| Totals | 13 | 13 | 8 | 7+1[d] | 12 | 8+5[e] | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 4+5[f] | 131+11 |
Unsponsored
| School | Acrobatics and tumbling[g] |
Bowling | Equestrian[h] | Fencing | Flag football[h] | Field hockey | Ice hockey | Rugby[h] | Wrestling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canisius | Independent | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Fairfield | No | No | No | No | No | NEC[i] | No | No | No |
| Manhattan | Independent | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Merrimack | No | Independent | No | No | No | NEC | Hockey East | No | No |
| Mount St. Mary's | No | Independent | No | No | CC | No | No | Independent | No |
| Niagara | No | NEC | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Quinnipiac | Independent | No | No | No | No | Big East[j] | ECAC | Independent | No |
| Rider | No | No | No | No | No | NEC | No | No | No |
| Sacred Heart | No | CUSA | Independent | NEIFC | No | NEC | NEWHA | Independent | Independent |
- Notes
- ^ Esports, in which men and women directly compete alongside and against one another, are not sanctioned by the NCAA, but governed by the Electronic Gaming Federation.
- ^ Iona will reinstate women's tennis in 2026โ27.[21]
- ^ Saint Peter's will add women's golf in 2026โ27.[22]
- ^ Affiliate member Albany
- ^ Affiliate members Drake, Jacksonville, LIU, Robert Morris, and Stetson
- ^ Affiliate members La Salle, LIU, Villanova, VMI, and Wagner.
- ^ Graduated from the NCAA Emerging Sports for Women program in January 2026. The first NCAA championship will be held in 2026โ27.
- ^ a b c Currently part of the NCAA Emerging Sports for Women program.
- ^ Fairfield will move its field hockey program to the CAA in 2026.
- ^ Quinnipiac will move its field hockey program to the NEC in 2026.
Facilities
| School | Basketball arena | Capacity | Baseball stadium | Capacity | Soccer stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canisius | Koessler Athletic Center | 2,176 | Demske Sports Complex | 1,200 | Demske Sports Complex | 1,200 |
| Fairfield | Leo D. Mahoney Arena | 3,500 | Alumni Baseball Diamond | 600 | Lessing Field | 600 |
| Iona | Hynes Athletic Center | 2,611 | City Park | N/a | Mazzella Field | 2,440 |
| Manhattan | Draddy Gymnasium | 2,345 | Clover Stadium | 9,362 | Gaelic Park | 2,000 |
| Marist | McCann Arena | 3,200 | James J. McCann Baseball Field | 350 | Tenney Stadium | 5,000 |
| Merrimack | Hammel Court | 1,200 | Warrior Baseball Diamond[a] | N/a | MartoneโMejail Field | 3,000 |
| Mount St. Mary's | Knott Arena | 3,121 | E. T. Straw Family Stadium | N/a | Waldron Family Stadium | 1,000 |
| Niagara | Gallagher Center | 2,400 | Bobo Field | N/a | Niagara Field | 1,200 |
| Quinnipiac | People's United Center | 3,570 | Quinnipiac Baseball Field | N/a | Quinnipiac Soccer Field | N/a |
| Rider | Alumni Gymnasium | 1,650 | Sonny Pittaro Field | 2,000 | Ben Cohen Field | 1,000 |
| Sacred Heart | William H. Pitt Center | 2,100 | Veterans Memorial Park | 500 | Park Avenue Field | N/a |
| Saint Peter's | Run Baby Run Arena | 3,200 | Joseph J. Jaroschak Field | N/a | Joseph J. Jaroschak Field | N/a |
| Siena | MVP Arena (men) Alumni Recreation Center (women) |
15,229 4,000 |
Siena Baseball Field | 500 | Siena Turf Field | 1,000 |
- ^ Merrimack also schedules home baseball games at off-campus venues in its area.
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Fairfield Stags -
Leo D. Mahoney Arena
Fairfield Stags -
Lessing Field
Fairfield Stags -
Hynes Athletic Center
Iona Gaels -
McCann Arena
Marist Red Foxes -
Tenney Stadium
Marist Red Foxes -
Gallagher Center
Niagara Purple Eagles -
TD Bank Sports Center
Quinnipiac Bobcats -
Run Baby Run Arena
Saint Peter's Peacocks -

Basketball
Men's
| Year | Regular season champion(s) | Tournament champion | Player of the Year | Defensive Player of the Year | Coach of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Saint Peter's (20โ9, 9โ1) | (3) Iona (24โ9, 7โ3) | William Brown (Saint Peter's) | Bob Dukiet (Saint Peter's) | |
| 1983 | Iona (22โ9, 8โ2) | (2) Fordham (19โ11, 7โ3) | Steve Burtt, Sr. (Iona) | Gordon Chiesa (Manhattan) | |
| 1984 | La Salle (20โ11, 11โ3) Saint Peter's (23โ6, 11โ3) Iona |
(3) Iona (23โ8, 11โ3) | Steve Burtt, Sr. (Iona) | Pat Kennedy (Iona) | |
| 1985 | Iona | (1) Iona (26โ5, 11โ3) | Randy Cozzens (Army) | Les Wothke (Army) | |
| 1986 | Fairfield | (1) Fairfield (24โ7, 13โ1) | Tony George (Fairfield) | Mitch Buonaguro (Fairfield) | |
| 1987 | Saint Peter's (21โ8, 11โ3) | (7) Fairfield (15โ16, 5โ9) | Kevin Houston (Army) | Ted Fiore (Saint Peter's) | |
| 1988 | La Salle | (1) La Salle (24โ10, 14โ0) | Lionel Simmons (La Salle) | Speedy Morris (La Salle) | |
| 1989 | La Salle | (1) La Salle (26โ6, 13โ1) | Lionel Simmons (La Salle) | Speedy Morris (La Salle) Ted Fiore (Saint Peter's) | |
| 1990 | (N) Holy Cross (24โ6, 14โ2) (S) La Salle |
(S1) La Salle (30โ2, 16โ0) | Lionel Simmons (La Salle) | George Blaney (Holy Cross) | |
| 1991 | Siena (25โ10, 12โ4) La Salle (19โ10, 12โ4) |
(3) Saint Peter's (24โ7, 11โ5) | Marc Brown (Siena) | Ted Fiore (Saint Peter's) | |
| 1992 | Manhattan (25โ9, 13โ3) | (2) La Salle (20โ11, 12โ4) | Randy Woods (La Salle) | Steve Lappas (Manhattan) | |
| 1993 | Manhattan | (1) Manhattan (23โ7, 12โ2) | Keith Bullock (Manhattan) | Jack Armstrong (Niagara) | |
| 1994 | Canisius (22โ7, 12โ2) | (5) Loyola (MD) (17โ13, 6โ8) | Doremus Bennerman (Siena) | John Beilein (Canisius) | |
| 1995 | Manhattan (26โ5, 12โ2) | (3) Saint Peter's (19โ11, 10โ4) | Craig Wise (Canisius) | Fran Fraschilla (Manhattan) | |
| 1996 | Iona (21โ8, 10โ4) Fairfield (20โ10, 10โ4) |
(5) Canisius (19โ11, 7โ7) | Darrell Barley (Canisius) | Paul Cormier (Fairfield) | |
| 1997 | Iona (22โ8, 11โ3) | (8) Fairfield (11โ19, 2โ12) | Mindaugas Timinskas (Iona) | Tim Welsh (Iona) | |
| 1998 | Iona | (1) Iona (27โ6, 15โ3) | Kashif Hameed (Iona) | Tim Welsh (Iona) | |
| 1999 | Niagara (17โ12, 13โ5) Siena |
(2) Siena (25โ6, 13โ5) | Alvin Young (Niagara) | Joe Mihalich (Niagara) | |
| 2000 | Siena (24โ9, 15โ3) | (2) Iona (20โ11, 13โ5) | Tariq Kirksay (Iona) | Paul Hewitt (Siena) | |
| 2001 | Iona Niagara (15โ13, 12โ6) Siena (20โ11, 12โ6) |
(1) Iona (22โ11, 12โ6) | Demond Stewart (Niagara) | Dave Magarity (Marist) | |
| 2002 | Rider (17โ11, 13โ5) Marist (19โ9, 13โ5) |
(7) Siena (17โ19, 9โ9) | Mario Porter (Rider) | Deng Gai (Fairfield) | Don Harnum (Rider) |
| 2003 | Manhattan | (1) Manhattan (23โ7, 14โ4) | Luis Flores (Manhattan) | Deng Gai (Fairfield) | Bobby Gonzalez (Manhattan) |
| 2004 | Manhattan | (1) Manhattan (25โ6, 16โ2) | Luis Flores (Manhattan) | Tyquawn Goode (Fairfield) | Tim O'Toole (Fairfield) |
| 2005 | Niagara Rider (19โ11, 13โ5) |
(1) Niagara (20โ10, 13โ5) | Juan Mendez (Niagara) | Deng Gai (Fairfield) | Joe Mihalich (Niagara) |
| 2006 | Manhattan (20โ11, 14โ4) | (2) Iona (23โ8, 13โ5) | Keydren Clark (Saint Peter's) | Ricky Soliver (Iona) | Bobby Gonzalez (Manhattan) |
| 2007 | Marist (25โ9, 14โ4) | (2) Niagara (23โ12, 13โ5) | Jared Jordan (Marist) | Jason Thompson (Rider) | Matt Brady (Marist) |
| 2008 | Siena Rider (13โ5) |
(1) Siena (23โ11, 13โ5) | Jason Thompson (Rider) | Jason Thompson (Rider) | Tommy Dempsey (Rider) |
| 2009 | Siena | (1) Siena (27โ8, 16โ2) | Kenny Hasbrouck (Siena) | Tyrone Lewis (Niagara) | Fran McCaffery (Siena) |
| 2010 | Siena | (1) Siena (27โ7, 17โ1) | Alex Franklin (Siena) | Anthony Johnson (Fairfield) | Kevin Willard (Iona) |
| 2011 | Fairfield (25โ8, 15โ3) | (4) Saint Peter's (20โ14, 11โ7) | Ryan Rossiter (Siena) | Anthony Nelson (Niagara) | Ed Cooley (Fairfield) |
| 2012 | Iona (25โ8, 15โ3) | (2) Loyola (MD) (24โ9, 13โ5) | Scott Machado (Iona) | Rhamel Brown (Manhattan) | Jimmy Patsos (Loyola (MD)) |
| 2013 | Niagara (19โ14, 13โ5) | (4) Iona (20โ14, 11โ7) | Lamont Jones (Iona) | Rhamel Brown (Manhattan) | Joe Mihalich (Niagara) |
| 2014 | Iona (22โ11, 17โ3) | (2) Manhattan (25โ8, 15โ5) | Billy Baron (Canisius) | Rhamel Brown (Manhattan) | Tim Cluess (Iona) |
| 2015 | Iona (26โ9, 17โ3) | (3) Manhattan (19โ14, 13โ7) | David Laury (Iona) | Ousmane Drame (Quinnipiac) | Kevin Baggett (Rider) |
| 2016 | Monmouth (28โ8, 17โ3) | (2) Iona (22โ11, 16โ4) | Justin Robinson (Monmouth) | Javion Ogunyemi (Siena) | King Rice (Monmouth) |
| 2017 | Monmouth (27โ7, 18โ2) | (3) Iona (22โ13, 12โ8) | Justin Robinson (Monmouth) | Chazz Patterson (Saint Peter's) | King Rice (Monmouth) |
| 2018 | Rider (22โ10, 15โ3) Canisius (21โ12, 15โ3) |
(4) Iona (20โ14, 11โ7) | Jermaine Crumpton (Canisius) Kahlil Dukes (Niagara) |
Pauly Paulicap (Manhattan) | Kevin Baggett (Rider) |
| 2019 | Iona | (1) Iona (17โ15, 12โ6) | Cameron Young (Quinnipiac) | Jonathan Kasibabu (Fairfield) | Tim Cluess (Iona) |
| 2020 | Siena (19โ10, 15โ5) | [a] | Jalen Pickett (Siena) | KC Ndefo (Saint Peter's) | Shaheen Holloway (Saint Peter's) |
| 2021 | Siena (12โ4, 12โ4) Monmouth (12โ6, 12โ7) |
(9) Iona (12โ5, 6โ3) | Manny Camper (Siena) | KC Ndefo (Saint Peter's) | King Rice (Monmouth) |
| 2022 | Iona (25โ6, 17โ3) | (2) Saint Peter's (19โ11, 14โ6) | Tyson Jolly (Iona) | KC Ndefo (Saint Peter's) | Rick Pitino (Iona) |
| 2023 | Iona (25โ7, 17-3) | (1) Iona | Walter Clayton Jr (Iona) | Berrick JeanLouis (Iona) Josh Roberts (Manhattan) |
Rick Pitino (Iona) |
| 2024 | Quinnipiac (23โ8, 15-5) | (5) Saint Peter's (19-14, 12-8) | Matt Balanc (Quinnipiac) | Latrell Reid (Saint Peter's) | Tom Pecora (Quinnipiac) |
| 2025 | Quinnipiac (20-13, 15-5) | (6) Mount St. Mary's (22-12, 12-8) | Amarri Monroe (Quinnipiac) | Bryan Etumnu (Merrimack) | Tom Pecora (Quinnipiac) |
| 2026 | Merrimack (21-10, 17-3) | (3) Siena (22-10, 13-7) | Kevair Kennedy (Merrimack) | KC Ugwuakazi (Merrimack) | Joe Gallo (Merrimack) |
- Notes
- ^ Conference Tournament was shortened after the semifinal and Siena was declared the champion
- MAAC men's basketball conference tournament locations
Postseason history
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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.[23]
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 78โ72 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.[24]
Women's
| Year | Regular season champion(s) | Tournament champion | Player of the Year | Defensive Player of the Year | Coach of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Saint Peter's (25โ5, 5โ0) | (1) Saint Peter's | Sheri Lauyer (Saint Peter's) | Mike Granelli (Saint Peter's) | |
| 1983 | Saint Peter's (25โ3, 8โ1) | (1) Saint Peter's | Shelia Tighe (Manhattan) | Dianne Nolan (Fairfield) | |
| 1984 | Saint Peter's (22โ6, 9โ3) | (1) Saint Peter's | Shelia Tighe (Manhattan) | Dianne Nolan (Fairfield) | |
| 1985 | Saint Peter's (25โ4, 10โ2) | (2) Holy Cross (21โ7, 9โ3) | Janet Hourihan (Holy Cross) | Togo Palazzi (Holy Cross) | |
| 1986 | Saint Peter's (26โ3, 11โ1) | (2) La Salle (21โ9, 10โ2) | Adrienne Draughn (Saint Peter's) | Mike Granelli (Saint Peter's) | |
| 1987 | La Salle (21โ7, 9โ3) | (5) Manhattan (20โ11, 6โ6) | Tracey Quinn (Holy Cross) | John Miller (La Salle) | |
| 1988 | La Salle (25โ4, 11โ1) | (3) Fairfield (19โ9, 8โ4) | Tracey Sneed (La Salle) | John Miller (La Salle) | |
| 1989 | La Salle (27โ2, 11โ1) | (2) Holy Cross (21โ9, 10โ2) | Jeanine Radice (Fordham) | John Miller (La Salle) | |
| 1990 | Fairfield (25โ6, 15โ1) | (2) Manhattan (18โ13, 8โ2) | Tonya Grant (Saint Peter's) | Dianne Nolan (Fairfield) | |
| 1991 | Fairfield (25โ6, 15โ1) | (1) Fairfield | Val Higgins (Siena) | Gina Castelli (Siena) | |
| 1992 | La Salle (25โ5, 14โ2) | (2) Saint Peter's (24โ7, 13โ3) | Jennifer Cole (La Salle) | Mike Rappl (Canisius) | |
| 1993 | Niagara (17โ10, 9โ5) | (2) Saint Peter's (18โ11, 9โ5) | Samantha David (Niagara) | Bill Agronin (Niagara) | |
| 1994 | Siena (24โ4, 13โ1) | (2) Loyola (MD) (18โ11, 12โ2) | Liz Lopes (Siena) | Gina Castelli (Siena) | |
| 1995 | Saint Peter's (22โ6, 12โ2) | (4) Loyola (MD) (20โ9, 7โ6) | Patty Stoffey (Loyola (MD)) | Kara Rehbaum (Canisius) | |
| 1996 | Saint Peter's (23โ5, 12โ2) | (2) Manhattan (19โ11, 11โ3) | Gina Somma (Manhattan) | Mike Granelli (Saint Peter's) | |
| 1997 | Saint Peter's (25โ4, 14โ0) | (1) Saint Peter's | Heather Fiore (Canisius) Jessica Grosarth (Fairfield) |
Dianne Nolan (Fairfield) Mike Granelli (Saint Peter's) | |
| 1998 | Siena (20โ8, 16โ2) | (2) Fairfield (20โ10, 14โ4) | Melanie Halker (Siena) | Gina Castelli (Siena) | |
| 1999 | Siena (22โ9, 16โ2) | (2) Saint Peter's (25โ6, 15โ3) | Melanie Halker (Siena) | Mike Granelli (Saint Peter's) | |
| 2000 | Fairfield (25โ8, 15โ3) | (2) Saint Peter's (23โ8, 14โ4) | Gail Strumpf (Fairfield) | Dianne Nolan (Fairfield) | |
| 2001 | Siena (24โ6, 17โ1) | (1) Siena | Gunta Basko (Siena) | Gina Castelli (Siena) | |
| 2002 | Siena (23โ7, 16โ2) | (2) Saint Peter's (25โ6, 15โ3) | Gunta Basko (Siena) | Gunta Basko (Siena | Sal Buscaglia (Manhattan) Gina Castelli (Siena) |
| 2003 | Manhattan (20โ10, 15โ3) | (1) Manhattan | Liene Jansone (Siena) | Eva Cunningham (Niagara) | Bill Agronin (Niagara) |
| 2004 | Siena (17โ11, 13โ5) | (2) Marist (20โ11, 13โ5) | Jenel Stevens (Canisius) | Jenel Stevens (Canisius) Jolene Johnston (Siena) |
Brian Giorgis (Marist) |
| 2005 | Marist (22โ7, 15โ3) | (2) Canisius (21โ10, 14โ4) | Eva Cunningham (Niagara) | Alisa Kresge (Marist) Lauren Surber (Siena) |
Brian Giorgis (Marist) Bill Agronin (Niagara) |
| 2006 | Marist (23โ7, 16โ2) | (1) Marist | Fifi Camara (Marist) | Alisa Kresge (Marist) | Anthony Bozzella (Iona) Brian Giorgis (Marist) |
| 2007 | Marist (29โ6, 17โ1) | (1) Marist | Martina Weber (Iona) | Alisa Kresge (Marist) | Joe Logan (Loyola (MD)) |
| 2008 | Marist (32โ3, 18โ0) | (1) Marist | Rachele Fitz (Marist) | Tania Kennedy (Saint Peter's) | Brian Giorgis (Marist) |
| 2009 | Marist (29โ4, 16โ2) | (1) Marist | Rachele Fitz (Marist) | Brittanรฉ Russell (Canisius) | Terry Zeh (Canisius) |
| 2010 | Marist (25โ7, 15โ3) | (1) Marist | Rachele Fitz (Marist) | Stephanie Geehan (Fairfield) | Kendra Faustin (Niagara) |
| 2011 | Marist (31โ3, 18โ0) | (1) Marist | Erica Allenspach (Marist) | Katie Sheahin (Loyola (MD)) | Brian Giorgis (Marist) |
| 2012 | Marist (24โ7, 17โ1) | (1) Marist | Corielle Yarde (Marist) | Katie Sheahin (Loyola (MD)) | Brian Giorgis (Marist) |
| 2013 | Marist (23โ6, 18โ0) | (1) Marist | Damika Martinez (Iona) | Leanne Ockenden (Marist) | Brian Giorgis (Marist) |
| 2014 | Iona (25โ4, 18โ2) | (2) Marist (27โ6, 18โ2) | Damika Martinez (Iona) | Leanne Ockenden (Marist) | Billi Godsey (Iona) |
| 2015 | Quinnipiac (28โ3, 20โ0) | (1) Quinnipiac | Damika Martinez (Iona) | Tehresa Coles (Siena) | Tricia Fabbri (Quinnipiac) |
| 2016 | Quinnipiac (24โ8, 17โ3) | (2) Iona (23โ11, 16โ4) | Tori Jarosz (Marist) | Amani Tatum (Manhattan) | Tricia Fabbri (Quinnipiac) |
| 2017 | Quinnipiac (24โ6, 17โ3) | (1) Quinnipiac | Robin Perkins (Rider) | Jackie Benitez (Siena) | Lynn Milligan (Rider) |
| 2018 | Quinnipiac (26โ5, 17โ0) | (1) Quinnipiac | Victoria Rampado (Niagara) | Maura Fitzpatrick (Marist) | Tricia Fabbri (Quinnipiac) |
| 2019 | Quinnipiac (23โ6, 18โ0) | (1) Quinnipiac | Stella Johnson (Rider) | Courtney Warley (Manhattan) | Tricia Fabbri (Quinnipiac) |
| 2020 | Rider (25โ4, 18โ2) Marist (25โ4, 18โ2) |
[a] | Stella Johnson (Rider) | Amari Johnson (Rider) | Lynn Milligan (Rider) |
| 2021 | Marist (12โ4, 14โ2) | (1) Marist | Mackenzie DeWees (Quinnipiac) | Mikala Morris (Quinnipiac) | Brian Giorgis (Marist) Marc Mitchel (Saint Peter's) |
| 2022 | Fairfield (25โ6, 19โ1) | (1) Fairfield | Lou Lopez Sรฉnรฉchal (Fairfield) | Juana Camilion (Iona) | Joe Frager (Fairfield) |
| 2023 | Iona (24-6, 18โ2) | (1) Iona | Juana Camilion (Iona) | Juana Camilion (Iona) | Billi Chambers (Iona) |
| 2024 | Fairfield (28-1, 20โ0) | (1) Fairfield | Janelle Brown (Fairfield) | Elisa Mevius (Siena) | Carly Thibault-DuDonis (Fairfield) |
| 2025 | Fairfield (28-4, 19-1) | (1) Fairfield | Gal Raviv (Quinnipiac) | Ny'Ceara Pryor (Sacred Heart) | Tricia Fabbri (Quinnipiac) |
| 2026 | Quinnipiac (24-5, 19-1) | (2) Fairfield (27-4, 19-1) | Kaety L'Amoreaux (Fairfield) | Paloma Garcia (Merrimack) | Kelly Morrone (Merrimack) |
- Notes
- ^ Conference Tournament was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic and Rider was declared the champion.
Postseason history
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Champions
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Postseason history
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Soccer
Men's
| Year | Regular Season Champ | Tournament Champ | Offensive/Overall Player the Year/Golden Boot | Defensive of the Year | Goalkeeper of the Year/Golden Gloves | Coach of the Year |
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| 1988 | Army (13โ5โ1 overall, 6โ1โ0 MAAC) | Army | David Hauck (Army) | Joe Chiavaro (Army) | ||
| 1989 | Loyola (10โ5โ2 overall, 5โ0โ0 MAAC) | Loyola | John Brence (Army) | Bill Sento (Loyola) | ||
| 1990 | Loyola (16โ2โ5 overall, 8โ0โ0 MAAC) | Loyola | Doug Miller (Loyola) | Bill Sento (Loyola) | ||
| 1991 | Loyola (12โ8โ2 overall, 8โ0โ0 MAAC) | Loyola | Tom Donahue (Loyola) | Dejan Cokic (Fairfield) | ||
| 1992 | Loyola (16โ4โ1 overall, 6โ1โ0 MAAC) | Loyola | Jim McElderry (Fairfield) | Dejan Cokic (Fairfield) | ||
| 1993 | Loyola (19โ3โ1 overall, 7โ0โ0 MAAC) | Loyola | Jim McElderry (Fairfield) | Bill Sento (Loyola) | ||
| 1994 | Loyola (15โ5โ2 overall, 6โ1โ0 MAAC) | Loyola | Bill Wnek (Loyola) | Gerry McKeown (Saint Peter's) | ||
| 1995 | Loyola (15โ6โ0 overall, 7โ0โ0 MAAC) | Loyola | Chris Doyle (Loyola) | Bobby Herodes (Iona) | ||
| 1996 | Canisius (5โ12โ2 overall, 4โ1โ2 MAAC) | Loyola | Tony Burke (Canisius) | Paul James (Niagara) | ||
| 1997 | Rider (15โ6โ1 overall, 8โ1โ0 MAAC) | Rider | Craig Wicken (Rider) | Mike Jacobs (Marist) | ||
| 1998 | Fairfield (15โ4โ1 overall, 7โ1โ1 MAAC) | Rider | Christof Lindenmayer (Loyola)
Craig Wicken (Rider) |
Carl Rees (Fairfield) | ||
| 1999 | Loyola (13โ6โ2 overall, 7โ1โ1 MAAC) | Fairfield | Christof Lindenmayer (Loyola) | Bill Sento (Loyola) | ||
| 2000 | Loyola (12โ4โ2 overall, 9โ0โ0 MAAC) | Marist | Joseph Crespo (Marist) | Mark Mettrick, Loyola | ||
| 2001 | Loyola (17โ2โ2 overall, 9โ0โ0 MAAC) | Loyola | Niall Lepper (Loyola) | Reb Beatty (Loyola) | Mark Mettrick (Loyola) | |
| 2002 | Loyola (13โ5โ3 overall, 8โ0โ1 MAAC) | Loyola | Niall Lepper (Loyola) | Reb Beatty (Loyola) | Bobby Herodes (Marist) | |
| 2003 | Loyola (11โ7โ3 overall, 6โ2โ1 MAAC) | Saint Peter's | Omar Alfonso (Loyola) | Alex Cunliffe (Fairfield)
Fabian Lewis (Canisius) |
Cesar Markovic (Saint Peter's) | |
| 2004 | Loyola (11โ6โ1 overall, 9โ0โ0 MAAC) | Marist | Douglas Narvaez (Saint Peter's) | Ben Castor (Marist) | Mark Mettrick (Loyola) | |
| 2005 | Fairfield (13โ4โ3 overall, 8โ0โ1 MAAC) | Marist | Matt Stedman (Niagara) | Ben Castor (Marist) | Dermot McGrane (Niagara) | |
| 2006 | Fairfield (15โ6โ1 overall, 7โ2โ0 MAAC) | Fairfield | Juan Gaviria (Saint Peter's) | Tom Skara (Fairfield) | Dermot McGrane (Niagara) | |
| 2007 | Loyola 19โ3โ1 overall, 8โ1โ0 MAAC) | Loyola | Murphy Wiredu (Saint Peter's) | Tennant McVea (Loyola) | Mark Mettrick (Loyola) | |
| 2008 | Loyola (18โ2โ1 overall, 9โ0โ0 MAAC) | Fairfield | Jamie Darvill (Loyola) | Tennant McVea (Loyola) | Mark Mettrick (Loyola) | |
| 2009 | Iona (14โ2โ2 overall, 8โ1โ0 MAAC) | Loyola | Jamie Darvill (Loyola) | Tennant McVea (Loyola) | Fernando Barboto (Iona) | |
| 2010 | Saint Peter's (13โ6โ1 overall, 7โ1โ1 MAAC) | Saint Peter's | Emery Welshman (Siena) | Assaf Sheleg (Saint Peter's) | Guy Abrahamson (Saint Peter's) | |
| 2011 | Fairfield (12โ5โ1 overall, 8โ0โ1 MAAC) | Fairfield | Carl Haworth (Niagara) | Michael O'Keeffe (Fairfield) | Carl Rees (Fairfield) | |
| 2012 | Loyola (13โ6โ1 overall, 7โ1โ1 MAAC) | Niagara | Sindre Ek (Siena) | Rene DeZorzi (Niagara) | Brett Petricek (Niagara) | Gareth Elliott (Siena) |
| 2013 | Monmouth (8โ6โ5 overall, 7โ1โ2 MAAC) | Quinnipiac | Franklin Castellanos (Iona) | Matt Jeffery (Monmounth) | Borja Angoitia (Quinnipiac) | Jorden Scott (Manhattan) |
| 2014 | Quinnipiac (10โ4โ5 overall, 7โ0โ3 MAAC) | Monmouth | Ignacio Maganto (Iona) | Matt Jeffery (Monmounth) | Borja Angoitia (Quinnipiac) | Eric Da Costa (Quinnipiac) |
| 2015 | Monmouth (11โ3โ4 overall, 7โ0โ3 MAAC) | Rider | Marcos Nunez (Iona) | David Acuna Camacho (Monmounth) | Eric Klenofsky (Monmouth) | Robert McCourt (Monmouth) |
| 2016 | Quinnipiac (13โ7โ0 overall, 8โ2โ0 MAAC) | Rider | Cameron Harr (Marist) | Thomas Teupen (Canisius) | Eric Klenofsky (Monmouth) Ryan Baird (Rider) |
Eric Da Costa (Quinnipiac) |
| 2017 | Fairfield (12โ4โ3 overall, 7โ1โ2 MAAC) | Fairfield | Allen Gavilanes (Marist) | Alex Grattarola (Canisius) | Marcellin Gohier (Manhattan) | Carl Rees (Fairfield) |
| 2018 | Fairfield (11โ5โ2 overall, 8โ0โ2 MAAC) | Rider | Eamon Whelan (Quinnipiac) | Jonas Vergin (Fairfield) | Gordon Botterill (Fairfield) | Carl Rees (Fairfield) |
| 2019 | Saint Peter's (13โ6 overall, 9โ1 MAAC) | Iona | Dominic Laws (Saint Peter's) | Malcolm Moreno (Iona) | Samuel Ilin (Marist) | Julian Richens (Saint Peter's) |
| 2020^ | Quinnipiac (7โ2 overall, 5โ1 MAAC) | Monmouth | Dominic Laws (Saint Peter's) | George Akampeke (Monmouth) | Sean Murray (Monmouth) Jared Mazzola (Quinnipiac) Gordon Botterill (Fairfield) |
Robert McCourt (Monmouth) |
| 2021 | Marist (12โ6โ3 overall, 7โ2-1 MAAC) | Marist | Zaki Alibou (Rider) | Huib Achterkamp (Marist) | Sam Ilin (Marist) | Matt Viggiano (Marist) |
| 2022 | Quinnipiac (11-4-3 overall, 8โ0-1 MAAC) | Quinnipiac | David Bercedo (Quinnipiac) | Nassim Akki (Manhattan) | Greg Monroe (Siena) | Eric Da Costa (Quinnipiac) |
| 2023 | Iona (12-4 overall, 9-1 MAAC) | Rider | Camil Azzam Ruiz (Iona) | Tim Timchenko (Iona) | Nacho Alfaro Monge (Iona) | James Hamilton (Iona) |
| 2024 | Iona (8-4-3 overall, 6-1-1 MAAC) Rider (12-4-1 overall, 6-1-1 MAAC) |
Iona | Momo Diop (Rider) | Tim Timchenko (Iona) | Adam Salama (Rider) | Chad Duernberger (Rider) |
| 2025 | Sacred Heart (8-3-5 overall, 7-0-3 MAAC) | Siena | Tim 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
| Year | Regular Season Champ | Tournament Champ | Overall/Offensive Player of the Year/Golden Boot | Defensive of the Year | Goalkeeper of the Year/Golden Glove | Coach of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Iona | |||||
| 1993 | Fairfield | Stacy Wagenseil (Canisius) | Debbie Belkin (Fairfield) | |||
| 1994 | Loyola (11โ10โ0 overall, 6โ1โ0 MAAC) | Loyola | Stacy Wagenseil (Canisius) Val Kujan (Siena) |
Glenn Crooks (Saint Peter's) Dave Gerrity (Loyola) | ||
| 1995 | Loyola (10โ6โ4 overall, 6โ1โ0 MAAC) | Fairfield | Kelli Hurley (Fairfield) | Erin Gilroy (Loyola) | Dave Gerrity (Loyola) | |
| 1996 | Loyola | Nicole Tracey (Saint Peter's) | Erin Gilroy (Loyola) | Scott Sylvester (Saint Peter's) | ||
| 1997 | Fairfield | Abby Allen (Fairfield) | Maria Piechocki (Fairfield) | |||
| 1998 | Fairfield | Abby Allen (Fairfield) | Maria Piechocki (Fairfield) | |||
| 1999 | Loyola (13โ4โ1 overall, 8โ0โ1 MAAC) | Fairfield | Pam Cluff (Fairfield) | Julie Kapcala (Loyola) | Peter Veltri (Niagara) | |
| 2000 | Loyola (15โ5โ0, 9โ0โ0 MAAC) | Loyola | Pam Cluff (Fairfield) | Julie Kapcala (Loyola) | Joe Mallia (Loyola) | |
| 2001 | Loyola | Julie Anne Forman (Fairfield) | Megan McGonagle (Marist) Steve Karbowski (Siena) | |||
| 2002 | Fairfield (9โ7โ3 overall, 8โ0โ1 MAAC) | Loyola | Rosie Luzak (Niagara) | Noel Cox (Siena) | Steve Karbowski (Siena) | |
| 2003 | Loyola (12โ9โ1 overall, 8โ0โ1 MAAC) | Loyola | Tami Coyle (Rider) | Lindsay Tracey (Loyola) Katy Owings (Niagara) |
Peter Veltri (Niagara) | |
| 2004 | Loyola (16โ4โ0 overall, 9โ0โ0 MAAC) | Loyola | Ali Andrzejewski (Loyola) | Lisa Jaffa (Loyola) Noel Cox (Siena) |
Emma Hayes (Iona) | |
| 2005 | Loyola (15โ5โ0 overall, 9โ0โ0 MAAC) | Fairfield | Ali Andrzejewski (Loyola) | Sarra Moller (Loyola) | Peter Veltri (Niagara) | |
| 2006 | Loyola (10โ7โ2 overall, 8โ1โ0 MAAC) | Niagara | Kristen Turner (Siena) | Brett Maron (Fairfield) | John Byford (Loyola) | |
| 2007 | Marist (11โ5โ3 overall, 7โ1โ1 MAAC) | Loyola | Brittany Bisnott (Niagara) | Brittany Henderson (Loyola) | Elizabeth Roper (Marist) | |
| 2008 | Loyola (10โ6โ4 overall, 7โ0โ2 MAAC) | Fairfield | Ahna Johnson (Fairfield) | Sarra Moller (Loyola) | Jim Wendling (Canisius) | |
| 2009 | Loyola (13โ4โ3 overall, 9โ0โ0 MAAC) | Loyola | Theresa Ferraina (Loyola) | Brittany Henderson (Loyola) | Katherine Vettori (Loyola) | |
| 2010 | Canisius (14โ7โ0 overall, 7โ2โ0 MAAC) | Siena | Kelly Reinwald (Canisius) Nichole Schiro (Loyola) |
Ashleigh Bowers (Niagara) | Drayson Hounsome (Rider) | |
| 2011 | Marist (13โ6โ2 overall, 7โ1โ1 MAAC) | Marist | Nichole Schiro (Loyola) | Kelly Boudreau (Fairfield) | Katherine Lyn (Marist) | |
| 2012 | Marist (15โ7โ0 overall, 8โ1โ0 MAAC) | Loyola | Nichole Schiro (Loyola) | Alli Walsh (Fairfield) | Didi Haracic (Loyola) | Jim O'Brien (Fairfield) |
| 2013 | Monmouth (16โ1โ2 overall, 8โ0โ2 MAAC) | Monmouth | Dana Costello (Monmouth) | Emma Pichl (Fairfield) | Ashley Lewis (Monmouth) | Krissy Turner (Monmouth) |
| 2014 | Monmouth(14โ5โ0 overall, 9โ1โ0 MAAC) | Rider | Tara Ballay (Rider) | Alexa Freguletti (Monmouth) | Taylor Booth (Siena) | Krissy Turner (Monmouth) |
| 2015 | Monmouth(15โ4โ2 overall, 9โ1โ0 MAAC) | Siena | Alexis McTamney (Monmouth) | Jenny Bitzer (Manhattan) | Kristen Skonieczny (Manhattan) | Brendan Lawler (Manhattan) |
| 2016 | Monmouth(14โ5โ2 overall, 9โ0โ1 MAAC) | Monmouth | Alexis McTamney (Monmouth) | Tara Sobierjaski (Siena) | Bethany-May Howard (Rider) | Krissy Turner (Monmouth) |
| 2017 | Monmouth(14โ5โ2 overall, 9โ0โ1 MAAC) | Monmouth | Erica Modena (Manhattan) | Gabriella Cuevas (Monmouth) | Amanda Knaub (Monmouth) | Krissy Turner (Monmouth) |
| 2018 | Monmouth(16โ4โ1 overall, 9โ1โ0 MAAC) | Monmouth | Madie Gibson (Monmouth) | Jessica Johnson (Monmouth) | Taylor Dorado (Siena) | Leigh Howard (Marist) |
| 2019 | Monmouth(14-2-3 overall, 10โ0 MAAC) | Monmouth | Lexie Palladino (Monmouth) | Anna Lazur (Monmouth) | Amanda Knaub (Monmouth) | David Barrett (Fairfield) |
| 2020^ | Siena (6-0-2 overall, 4โ0-1 MAAC) | Siena | Makenzie Rodrigues (Rider) Lauren Karabin (Monmouth) |
Sarina Jones (Monmouth) Brianna Montinard (Siena) |
Leslie Adams (Siena) | Steve Karbowski (Siena) |
| 2021 | Monmouth (15-4-1 overall, 8-1-1 MAAC) | Monmouth | Florence Vaillancourt (Niagara) | Sarina Jones (Monmouth) | Natalie Kelchner (Marist) | Dr. Krissy Turner (Monmouth) |
| 2022 | Quinnipiac (15-2-1 overall, 9-1-0 MAAC) Fairfield (14-4-0 overall, 9-1-0 MAAC) |
Quinnipiac | Rebecca Cooke (Quinnipiac) | Maddie Mills (FairField) | Ellie Sciancalepore (Rider) | Ryan Louis (Canisius) |
| 2023 | Quinnipiac (13-4-1 overall, 9-0-1 MAAC) | Quinnipiac | Courtney Chochol (Quinnipiac) | Markela Bejleri, Kayla Mingachos, Olivia Scott (Quinnipiac) | Sofia Lospinoso (Quinnipiac) | Dave Clarke (Quinnipiac) |
| 2024 | Fairfield (15-2-1 overall, 10-1-1 MAAC) | Fairfield | Maddy Theriault (Fairfield) | Alicia Zamora (Canisius) | Sofia Lospinoso (Quinnipiac) | David Barrett (Fairfield) |
| 2025 | Fairfield (15-1-2 overall, 10-0-2 MAAC) | Sacred Heart | Maddy Theriault (Fairfield) | Meghan Carragher (Fairfield) | Katie Wright (Fairfield) | David Barrett (Fairfield) |
^ Tournament delayed until April 2021 due to Covid
Lacrosse
Men's
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Women's
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Swimming and diving
Conference champions
| Year | Men's champion | Women's champion |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | La Salle | La Salle |
| 1985 | La Salle | Army |
| 1986 | La Salle | La Salle |
| 1987 | Army | Army |
| 1988 | Army | Army |
| 1989 | La Salle | Army |
| 1990 | La Salle | Army |
| 1991 | La Salle | La Salle |
| 1992 | La Salle | La Salle |
| 1993 | Iona | Loyola |
| 1994 | Niagara | Loyola |
| 1995 | Loyola | Loyola |
| 1996 | Marist | Loyola |
| 1997 | Marist | Marist |
| 1998 | Marist | Marist |
| 1999 | Marist | Marist |
| 2000 | Marist | Marist |
| 2001 | Marist | Rider |
| 2002 | Marist | Marist |
| 2003 | Marist | Rider |
| 2004 | Rider | Marist |
| 2005 | Marist | Marist |
| 2006 | Marist | Marist |
| 2007 | Marist | Marist |
| 2008 | Marist | Marist |
| 2009 | Loyola | Rider |
| 2010 | Loyola | Marist |
| 2011 | Loyola | Marist |
| 2012 | Rider | Marist |
| 2013 | Rider | Marist |
| 2014 | Rider | Marist |
| 2015 | Rider | Marist |
| 2016 | Rider | Marist |
| 2017 | Rider | Marist |
| 2018 | Rider | Fairfield |
| 2019 | Rider | Fairfield |
| 2020 | Rider | Fairfield |
| 2022 | Rider | Niagara |
| 2023 | Rider | Fairfield |
| 2024 | Marist | Niagara |
| 2025 | Niagara | Niagara |
| 2026 | Fairfield | Fairfield |
Cross country
Champions
| Year | Men's champion | Women's champion |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Iona | |
| 1982 | Iona | |
| 1983 | Iona | Holy Cross |
| 1984 | La Salle | Holy Cross |
| 1985 | Iona | Holy Cross |
| 1986 | Army | Manhattan |
| 1987 | Army | Fordham |
| 1988 | Iona | Fordham |
| 1989 | La Salle | Fordham |
| 1990 | La Salle | Canisius |
| 1991 | Iona | Canisius |
| 1992 | Iona | Canisius |
| 1993 | Iona | Manhattan |
| 1994 | Iona | Manhattan |
| 1995 | Iona | Canisius |
| 1996 | Iona | Manhattan |
| 1997 | Iona | Canisius |
| 1998 | Iona | Marist |
| 1999 | Iona | Manhattan |
| 2000 | Iona | Marist |
| 2001 | Iona | Iona |
| 2002 | Iona | Manhattan |
| 2003 | Iona | Loyola |
| 2004 | Iona | Marist |
| 2005 | Iona | Iona |
| 2006 | Iona | Iona |
| 2007 | Iona | Iona |
| 2008 | Iona | Iona |
| 2009 | Iona | Iona |
| 2010 | Iona | Iona |
| 2011 | Iona | Iona |
| 2012 | Iona | Iona |
| 2013 | Iona | Iona |
| 2014 | Iona | Iona |
| 2015 | Iona | Quinnipiac |
| 2016 | Iona | Iona |
| 2017 | Iona | Iona |
| 2018 | Iona | Iona |
| 2019 | Iona | Iona |
| 2020 | Iona | Iona |
| 2021 | Iona | Iona |
| 2022 | Iona | Quinnipiac |
| 2023 | Iona | Quinnipiac |
| 2024 | Iona | Quinnipiac |
| 2025 | Iona | Quinnipiac |
Volleyball
Women's
^ Tournament delayed until April 2021 due to Covid |
Postseason history
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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 1998โ99 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 1999โ00 season: Mercyhurst and Bentley. Army joined the conference for the 2000โ01 season, bringing the conference up to eleven member teams. At the conclusion of the 2002โ03 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.[25] As of the 2025โ26 athletic season, five current MAAC members sponsor ice hockey, spread across the AHA, ECAC, and Hockey East conferences.
Ice hockey membership timeline
MAAC ice hockey membership often varied significantly from normal conference membership, with the majority of schools being associate members.

Full members Associate members
Champions
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Notable sports figures
Some of the notable sport figures who played collegiately and/or graduated from a MAAC school, include:
Baseball
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Luis Castro
1st Hispanic in MLB
Manhattan -
Al Downing
MLB All-Star Pitcher
Rider -

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- 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
- 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 โ 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 1963โ64 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
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Justin Thompson,
USL-1 Defender
Fairfield -
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- 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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