New York State Conference

New York State Conference
Founded1926
Folded1934
Sports fielded

The New York State Conference was an intercollegiate athletic conference that existed from 1926 to 1934. Originally known as "The Little Ten", the league had members in Upstate New York.

Members

Institution Location Founded Nickname Joined Left Current
conference
Alfred University Alfred, New York 1836 Saxons 1926 Empire 8 (D-III)
University of Buffalo Buffalo, New York 1846 Bulls 1926 MAC (D-I)
Canisius University Buffalo, New York 1870 Golden Griffins MAAC (D-I)
Clarkson University Potsdam, New York 1896 Golden Knights 1926 Liberty League (D-III)
Hamilton College Clinton, New York 1793 Continentals 1926 1934 NESCAC (D-III)
Hobart College Geneva, New York 1822 Statesmen 1926 1934 Liberty League (D-III)
Niagara University Lewiston, New York 1856 Purple Eagles 1926 MAAC (D-I)
University of Rochester Rochester, New York 1850 Yellowjackets 1926 1934 UAA & Liberty League (D-III)
St. Bonaventure University Allegany, New York 1858 Bonnies 1926 Atlantic 10 (D-I)
St. Lawrence University Canton, New York 1856 Saints 1926 Liberty League (D-III)

Football champions

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Welch and Roberts Attend Inter-Collegiate Conference". Hobart Herald. Geneva, NY, USA: Hobart Herald. February 4, 1926. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Conference Ends In Withdrawals". Hobart Herald. Geneva, NY, USA: Hobart Herald. September 19, 1935. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  3. ↑ New York State Conference Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, College Football Data Warehouse, retrieved November 1, 2015.
  4. 1 2 "Niagara Triumphs, 20-0.; Overpowers Alfred in New York State Conference Test". nytimes.com. NY Times. October 23, 1932. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Ambitious Court Card at Tech". Potsdam Courier and Freeman. Potsdam, NY, USA: Potsdam Courier and Freeman. March 31, 1926. Retrieved March 7, 2025.