Rising Stars: SUNY Geneseo, Brockport, and St. John Fisher Shine in 2024 Fall NACDA Learfield Directors’ Cup Rankings

General | 12/31/2024 9:57:15 AM

SUNY Geneseo, SUNY Brockport, and St. John Fisher University represented the Empire 8 Conference in the concluding Fall 2024 LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup Standings. This autumn saw participation from a total of 180 Division III institutions. Updated rankings will be released after the conclusion of the winter sports season.

The LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup was initiated through a collaborative effort between the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and USA Today. Points are allocated based on the performance of each institution in NCAA Championships.

SUNY Geneseo holds the 24th position nationally following the fall season, accumulating 192.5 points. The Knights secured Empire 8 Championships in men’s cross country, women’s cross country, field hockey, and women’s soccer during the fall period. Geneseo achieved sixth place overall at the NCAA Men’s Cross Country Championship and ninth place at the NCAA Women’s Cross Country Championships.



SUNY Brockport gathered 57 points during the fall, ranking 96th overall. The Golden Eagles received an at-large invitation to the 2024 NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship Tournament and had three student-athletes compete in the NCAA Men’s Cross Country Championship.

St. John Fisher triumphed in Empire 8 Championships in men’s soccer and women’s volleyball and participated in the NCAA Championship Tournament in both disciplines. The Cardinals are tied for 100th nationally, totaling 50 points after the fall season.

Hartwick College secured the 2024 Empire 8 Women’s Tennis Championship and is set to compete in the NCAA Championship Tournament scheduled for May 2025.



SUNY Cortland, primarily competing as a SUNYAC member, was the Empire 8 Champion in football, moving into the third round of the NCAA Tournament. The Red Dragons rank 32nd overall with 167 points.

It is important to note that standings released midseason are unofficial. Official standings will be published upon the conclusion of the spring season. Complete standings and the scoring structure are available on NACDA’s website at www.directorscup.org. Additionally, please visit www.thedirectorscup.com and follow us on Twitter @ldirectorscup.

About LEARFIELD: LEARFIELD is a premier media and technology services company in intercollegiate athletics. The organization unlocks the potential of college sports for brands and enthusiasts through a comprehensive platform featuring innovative content and commerce solutions. LEARFIELD’s offerings include licensing and multimedia sponsorship management; publishing, audio, digital, and social media; data analytics; ticketing, ticket sales, and expertise in concessions; branding; campus-wide business and sponsorship development; and venue technology systems. Since 2008, it has acted as the title sponsor for the distinctive LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.



ABOUT THE EMPIRE 8 CONFERENCE

The members of the Empire 8 Conference prioritize the pursuit of academic excellence, and the league is well-regarded as an exceptional NCAA Division III conference. The membership has set itself apart among its peers through its quality institutions, spirited and sportsmanlike competition, excellent services, and highly ethical policies and practices. Its dedication to fulfilling the educational needs of its student-athletes is the signature of the E8. For further information on the Empire 8, visit www.empire8.com.



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