Athletics
FootballEducation first - Alfred University's athletics staff is committed to combining the virtues of athletic competition with the academic rigors of the classroom.

Athletic tradition - Alfred University's tradition in intercollegiate athletics goes back more than 100 years and is as strong today as it has ever been.

NCAA Division III - AU sponsors:
  • 11 varsity women's sports (Alpine skiing, basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field and volleyball)
  • 10 varsity men's sports (Alpine skiing, basketball, cross country, football, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis and indoor and outdoor track and field)
  • One co-ed varsity sport (equestrian).
Empire 8 Athletic Conference - AU is a member of the Empire 8 Athletic Conference. Formed in 1999, the Empire 8 sponsors 22 varsity sports. The Empire 8 champion earns an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III championships.

Eastern College Athletic Conference - AU is also affiliated with the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) which sponsors championships in 20 men's and women's sports at the Division III level.

Saxon sports apparel available at the AU Bookstore. Buy online or visit the store on campus.

Men's Varsity Sports
Women's Varsity Sports
Alpine skiing
Basketball
Cross country
Football
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and diving
Tennis
Track and field

Alpine skiing
Basketball
Cross country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and diving
Tennis
Track and field
Volleyball
Co-educational

Equestrian (English and Western)

Headline News
Alfred University inducts four into Athletics Hall of Fame
10/06/08
Alfred University inducted three former student-athletes and a standout coach into its Athletics Hall of Fame at a banquet ceremony Saturday evening.

AU appoints women’s basketball assistant, facilities/events coordinator
9/15/08
Alfred University announces the appointment of Kristen Suatoni as assistant women’s basketball coach and facilities and events coordinator.

Alfred University to induct four new members into Athletics Hall of Fame
6/26/08
Three former student-athletes and a standout men’s lacrosse coach will be inducted into the Alfred University Athletics Hall of Fame during Homecoming festivities this fall.