New York State Conference


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

InstitutionLocationFoundedNicknameJoinedLeftCurrent
conference
Alfred UniversityAlfred, New York1836Saxons1926
University of BuffaloBuffalo, New York1846Bulls1926MAC
Canisius UniversityBuffalo, New York1870Golden GriffinsMAAC
Clarkson UniversityPotsdam, New York1896Golden Knights1926
Hamilton CollegeClinton, New York1793Alex19261934
Hobart CollegeGeneva, New York1822Statesmen19261934Liberty League
Niagara UniversityLewiston, New York1856Purple Eagles1926
University of RochesterRochester, New York1850Yellowjackets19261934
St. Bonaventure UniversityAllegany, New York1858Bonnies1926Atlantic 10 Conference
St. Lawrence UniversityCanton, New York1856Saints1926

Football champions

  • 1926 – Niagara
  • 1927 – Niagara
  • 1928 – Niagara
  • 1929 – Niagara
  • 1930 – Niagara
  • 1931 – St. Lawrence
  • 1932 – Clarkson
  • 1933 – Unknown
  • 1934 – Clarkson