On Thursday, April 30, the Alfred University and Alfred State College athletic departments gathered in the shadow of the lone stoplight in the village to announce the result of the inaugural Alfred Cup competition. The year-long competition ended with Alfred University edging Alfred State by two points, 12-10.
Morgan Wise (left), a senior on the Alfred University women’s lacrosse team and president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), and Tucker Jones, a senior on the men’s swimming and diving team and SAAC vice president, hold the Alfred Cup trophy. Looking on are Li’l Alf (left), Alfred University’s mascot, and Big Blue, Alfred State College’s mascot. The Alfred Cup competition, in its inaugural year in 2025-26, is awarded based on points earned for athletics contests between the two schools.
“The Alfred Cup has become a symbol of excellence, pride, and tradition, showcasing the dedication and resilience of every student-athlete who has competed for it,” Interim Director of Athletics Erin Schurr said. “We have witnessed incredible performances and a shared respect that goes beyond the scoreboard. Both institutions have represented themselves with integrity and heart, making this cross-stoplight rivalry something meaningful.”
“What makes the Alfred Cup unique is not simply that it is a friendly rivalry, but that it exists within a community built on collaboration,” Alfred State Athletic Director Jason Doviak said. “We are different institutions with distinct missions, yet we are deeply connected by history, geography, and by a shared commitment to providing meaningful student athlete experiences.”
The Alfred Cup, sponsored by Power & Construction Group and ServU Federal Credit Union, uses a point-based system that awards two points for a win, one point for a tie, and zero points for a loss in head-to-head matchups or predetermined meets between the two schools’ intercollegiate varsity programs.
Alfred Cup Results:
- Men’s Soccer, Aug. 29: Alfred State 2 Alfred University 1
- Women’s Soccer Sept. 10: Alfred University 3 Alfred State 0
- Men’s Cross Country Sept. 20: Alfred State over Alfred University at the Yellowjacket Invitational
- Women’s Cross Country Sept. 20: Alfred State over Alfred University at the Yellowjacket Invitational
- Women’s Volleyball Oct. 11: Alfred University 3 Alfred State 1
- Football Nov. 8: Alfred State 35 Alfred University 28
- Men’s Basketball Nov. 8: Alfred University 62 Alfred State 38
- Men’s Lacrosse Feb. 25: Alfred University 25 Alfred State 7
- Women’s Lacrosse March 19: Alfred University 9 Alfred State 6
- Men’s Outdoor Track & Field April 12: Alfred State over Alfred University at Brockport
- Women’s Outdoor Track & Field April 12: Alfred University over Alfred State at Brockport
Erin Schuur, interim director of athletics at Alfred University, addresses a gathering Thursday morning in front of the Fasano House, during a ceremony in which the first Alfred Cup trophy was presented to Alfred University. The Alfred Cup competition, in its inaugural year in 2025-26, is awarded based on points earned for athletics contests between Alfred University and Alfred State College.
In announcing the final standings of the Alfred Cup, the athletic departments from the schools noted that over 400 food and pantry items were collected at Cup games and donated to the Alfred Area Food Pantry. The schools also presented a check for $1,216 to the Alfred Almond Community Sports Association from donations collected at games.
The first game of the 2026-27 Alfred Cup is on Sept. 1 when the women’s soccer teams battle each other at Pioneer Stadium on the Alfred State campus. The next evening, the men’s soccer teams will compete at Alfred University’s Yunevich Stadium.
