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Middle Atlantic Conferences
FormerlyMiddle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletics Association
Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Conference
AssociationNCAA
Founded1912; 113 years ago (1912)
CommissionerMegan Morrison
Sports fielded
  • 27
DivisionDivision III
No. of teams16 (8, MAC Commonwealth; 8, MAC Freedom)
HeadquartersAnnville, Pennsylvania
RegionMid-Atlantic
Official websitegomacsports.com
Locations
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The Middle Atlantic Conferences (MAC) is an umbrella organization of three intercollegiate athletic conferences that competes in the NCAA's Division III. The 16 member colleges are in the Mid-Atlantic United States.

The organization is divided into two main conferences: the MAC Commonwealth and the MAC Freedom. A third conference, named the Middle Atlantic Conference (singular), draws members from both the Commonwealth and Freedom conferences and sponsors sports that only a certain set of members participate in, such as track & field and cross country.

History

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In 1912, the "Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletics Association" (MASCAA) was founded primarily as a track association and had its first event, a track meet, at Lafayette College in May 1913. In 1922, it was reorganized as the "Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Conference" (MASCAC or MAC). The original 13 members present at the formation meeting in 1922 were: Bucknell University, Drexel University, Franklin & Marshall College, Gettysburg College, Haverford College, Muhlenberg College, New York University, Princeton University, Rutgers University, Stevens Institute of Technology, Susquehanna University, Swarthmore College, and the University of Delaware.[1] In addition, another five members who were not present at the initial meeting but formally approved of the plan were: Columbia University, Johns Hopkins University, Lehigh University, Ursinus College, and Widener University.[1]

During its history, the organization has had at least 50 different members associated with it. The conference had as many as 37 members at one time in the late 1950s. A major reduction in the league occurred in 1974 after the NCAA created Divisions I, II, and III. At that time, 11 members left to form the Division I East Coast Conference and by 1976, the MAC became fully associated with Division III. An additional 11 members left in 1992 to form the Centennial Conference; the football programs for eight of those schools had already left in 1981. In 1999, the current corporation formed with its three conferences: MAC Commonwealth, MAC Freedom, and Middle Atlantic.[1]

Arcadia University and Manhattanville College joined MAC Freedom for 2007–08. They replaced Juniata College, Drew University, Moravian College, Susquehanna University, and the University of Scranton, who left to join the new Landmark Conference. To offset the change in numbers, it was also decided to switch Lycoming College from the MAC Freedom to the MAC Commonwealth.

Alvernia University, Misericordia University, and Eastern University, all from the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference, accepted membership in the MAC Freedom and started participation in the 2008–09 school year.[1] Starting in the 2009–10 school year, Alvernia switched from the MAC Freedom to the MAC Commonwealth, thereby giving the Commonwealth and Freedom leagues the same number of members.

Stevenson University and Hood College accepted invitations to join the MAC and MAC Commonwealth starting with the 2012–13, expanding the conference to 18 members.[2] Elizabethtown College moved to the Landmark Conference for 2014–15. In May 2018, Manhattanville College announced that they would leave the MAC Freedom Conference and return to the Skyline Conference for the 2019–20 academic year. Manhattanville was a charter member of the Skyline before leaving to join the MAC in 2007.[3] Three months later, the MAC announced that Stevens Institute of Technology, which had left the conference in 1978, would return in 2019–20 and replace Manhattanville in the MAC Freedom.[4] In April 2019, the MAC announced that York College of Pennsylvania would join the MAC Commonwealth in 2020–21.[5]

In May 2019, the MAC announced it would realign the Commonwealth and Freedom conferences into two equally-sized leagues effective with York's arrival in 2020. At that time, Arcadia and Lycoming moved from the MAC Commonwealth to the MAC Freedom, while Eastern made the opposite move.[6]

In February 2022, the Landmark Conference announced that Wilkes University and Lycoming College accepted invitations to the conference starting in the 2023–24 season.[7] Shortly afterwards, Misericordia announced that they would begin sponsoring men's ice hockey in 2024.[8] The addition game the MAC enough member teams to qualify for an automatic bid so the conference formally announced the addition of men's ice hockey as a sponsored sport. As part of a larger realignment within college hockey, both Neumann University and Wilkes joined the MAC as affiliate members in ice hockey only.[9] Those additions then gave the conference sufficient women's hockey teams for an auto bid and the conference. Both the men's and women's ice hockey divisions officially began with the 2024–25 season.

The MAC announced in April 2025 that Atlantic East Conference member Neumann University, already a MAC member in men's ice hockey, would become a full MAC member starting in 2026–27. Neumann's future alignment within the MAC (i.e., Commonwealth or Freedom) was not determined at that time.[10] That June, another Atlantic East member, Marywood University, was announced as the MAC's 18th member, also effective in 2026–27. The overall MAC also announced that Marywood and Neumann would respectively join MAC Freedom and MAC Commonwealth.[11]

MAC football

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In 1958, the MAC began sponsoring football. The football conference essentially operated as three separate conferences with the larger schools (Bucknell, Delaware, Gettysburg, Lafayette, Lehigh, Muhlenberg, Rutgers, and Temple) playing a round-robin schedule in the "University Division," and the smaller schools being split into the "College Division - North" (Albright, Dickinson, Juniata, Lebanon Valley, Lycoming, Moravian, Susquehanna, Wagner, and Wilkes) and the "College Division - South" (Drexel, Haverford, Johns Hopkins, Pennsylvania Military, Swarthmore, Ursinus, and Western Maryland) each playing a separate round-robin schedule. Although the upper division of the conference (which later included Drexel, La Salle, and Saint Joseph's) competed at the Division I (then known as the University Division) level in other sports, only Rutgers was considered a University Division football school. Following the 1969 season, the upper level of MAC football was disbanded as Temple dropped out to upgrade their football schedule. Rutgers had previously dropped out of the MAC for all sports and a five-team football league was not desirable. The lower division continued as MAC football, but Bucknell, Delaware, Gettysburg, Lafayette, and Lehigh operated as football independents for the rest of their tenure with the league. Numerous other MAC schools competed in other football leagues throughout most of the league's history.

In 1983, the Centennial Football League was formed by eight MAC members. Eventually, those eight schools and two others broke apart from the MAC for all sports, founding the Centennial Conference in 1991. Since then, all league members that sponsor football have competed in the MAC Football Conference.

Member schools

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Marywood
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Wilkes
York
Widener
Stevenson
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Lebanon Valley
King's
Hood
Farleigh Dickinson
Eastern
DeSales
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Arcadia
Alvernia
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MAC Commonwealth
MAC Freedom
Affiliates
Future

MAC Commonwealth

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Main article: MAC Commonwealth
Institution Location Founded Affiliation Enrollment[12] Nickname Joined
MAC![a][b] 		Colors
Albright College Reading, Pennsylvania 1856 Methodist 2,304 Lions 1945[c]    
Alvernia University Reading, Pennsylvania 1958 Catholic 2,872 Golden Wolves 2008    
Eastern University St. Davids, Pennsylvania 1925 Baptist 3,420 Eagles 2008    
Hood College Frederick, Maryland 1893 Reformed 1,174 Blazers 2012    
Messiah University Grantham, Pennsylvania 1909 Christian 3,305 Falcons 1983    
Stevenson University Stevenson, Maryland 1947 Nonsectarian 3,621 Mustangs 2012    
Widener University Chester, Pennsylvania 1821 Nonsectarian 6,402 Pride 1946[c]    
York College of Pennsylvania York, Pennsylvania 1787 Nonsectarian 5,564 Spartans 2020    
Notes
  1. ^ Represents the calendar year when fall sports competition begins.
  2. ^ Date when the school joined the overall MAC; this does not necessarily reflect when that school joined MAC Commonwealth.
  3. ^ a b Conference records prior to 1946 are incomplete so years given are the earliest known that were officially recorded.[1]

MAC Freedom

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Main article: MAC Freedom
Institution Location Founded Affiliation Enrollment[12] Nickname Joined
MAC![a][b] 		Colors
Arcadia University Glenside, Pennsylvania 1853 Presbyterian 2,473 Knights 2007    
Delaware Valley University Doylestown, Pennsylvania 1896 Nonsectarian 2,375 Aggies 1965    
DeSales University Center Valley, Pennsylvania 1965 Catholic 3,309 Bulldogs 1997    
Fairleigh Dickinson University–Florham Madison, New Jersey 1942 Nonsectarian 2,546 Devils 1977    
King's College Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 1946 Catholic 2,421 Monarchs 1977    
Lebanon Valley College Annville, Pennsylvania 1866 Methodist 1,712 Flying Dutchmen 1945[c]    
Misericordia University Dallas, Pennsylvania 1924 Catholic 2,879 Cougars 2008    
Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey 1870 Nonsectarian 5,260 Ducks 1946,
2019[d] 		   
Notes
  1. ^ Represents the calendar year when fall sports competition begins.
  2. ^ Date when the school joined the overall MAC; this does not necessarily reflect when that school joined MAC Freedom.
  3. ^ Conference records prior to 1946 are incomplete so years given are the earliest known that were officially recorded.[1]
  4. ^ Stevens is officially listed as having been a MAC member in 1946, the earliest year for which complete conference records exist. However, because it was represented at the original formation meeting of the all-sports MAC in 1922, it is often regarded as a founding member. Stevens left the MAC after the 1977–78 school year; before rejoining in 2019–20.[1]

Future members

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Institution Location Founded Affiliation Enrollment[12] Nickname Joining
MAC![a] 		Colors Current
conference
Marywood University[b] Scranton, Pennsylvania 1915 Catholic
(I.H.M.) 		2,470 Pacers 2026     Atlantic East (AEC)
Neumann University[c] Aston, Pennsylvania 1965 Catholic
(Franciscan) 		3,000 Knights 2026[d]      
Notes
  1. ^ Represents the calendar year when fall sports competition begins.
  2. ^ Joining MAC Freedom.
  3. ^ Joining MAC Commonwealth.
  4. ^ Neumann has been a MAC affiliate member for ice hockey since the 2024–25 school year.

Affiliate members

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Institution Location Nickname Founded Affiliation Enrollment MAC
sport(s) 		Year
joined 		Primary
conference 		Colors
Neumann University Aston, Pennsylvania Knights 1965 Catholic
(Franciscan) 		3,000 ice hockey 2024[13] Atlantic East (AEC)
(MAC in 2026) 		     
Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Colonels 1933 Private 5,000 ice hockey 2024[13] Landmark    

Former members

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Main article: List of former Middle Atlantic Conference members

Sports

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Main article: Middle Atlantic Conference men's basketball tournaments
Main article: Middle Atlantic Conferences men's ice hockey tournament

Member teams currently compete in 27 sports, 14 men's and 13 women's.[14] The most recently added sports are men's and women's ice hockey and men's volleyball, all added for 2017–18. The MAC now sponsors all NCAA Division III sports except women's rowing.[15]

Conference sports
Sport Men's Women's
Baseball Green tickY
Basketball Green tickY Green tickY
Cross Country Green tickY Green tickY
Field Hockey Green tickY
Football Green tickY
Ice Hockey Green tickY Green tickY
Golf Green tickY Green tickY
Lacrosse Green tickY Green tickY
Soccer Green tickY Green tickY
Softball Green tickY
Swimming Green tickY Green tickY
Tennis Green tickY Green tickY
Track & field (indoor) Green tickY Green tickY
Track & field (outdoor) Green tickY Green tickY
Volleyball Green tickY Green tickY
Wrestling Green tickY Green tickY

Middle Atlantic Conference

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The Middle Atlantic Conference combines schools from both the MAC Commonwealth and MAC Freedom and is currently used for cross country, football, women's golf, ice hockey, track & field (indoor / outdoor), swimming, men's volleyball, and wrestling.[15] The MAC officially sponsored men's and women's ice hockey for many year but it wasn't until the addition of Neumann and Wilkes as affiliate members that the conference received an automatic qualifier for the NCAA Tournament. As a result, the first MAC ice hockey tournaments will take place in 2025.[13] Previously, the MAC used the regular-season results of UCHC games involving all MAC members to extrapolate a MAC champion (the same model used by the Ivy League, which has a similar relationship with ECAC Hockey).

Men's sports

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Team Cross
Country
 Football Ice
Hockey
 Swimming Track & Field (Indoor) Track & Field (Outdoor) Volleyball Wrestling Totals
Albright Green tickY Green tickY Red XN Red XN Green tickY Green tickY Red XN Green tickY 5
Alvernia Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Red XN Green tickY Green tickY Red XN Green tickY 6
Arcadia Green tickY Red XN Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY 7
Delaware Valley Green tickY Green tickY Red XN Red XN Green tickY Green tickY Red XN Green tickY 5
DeSales Green tickY Red XN Red XN Red XN Green tickY Green tickY Red XN Red XN 3
Eastern Green tickY Green tickY Red XN Red XN Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY 6
FDU-Florham Green tickY Green tickY Red XN Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Red XN Red XN 5
Hood Green tickY Red XN Red XN Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Red XN 5
King's Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY 8
Lebanon Valley Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Red XN Red XN 6
Messiah Green tickY Red XN Red XN Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY 6
Misericordia Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY 8
Stevens Green tickY Red XN Red XN Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY 6
Stevenson Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Red XN 7
Widener Green tickY Green tickY Red XN Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Red XN 6
York Green tickY Red XN Red XN Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Red XN Green tickY 5
Totals 16 10 6+2 11 16 16 9 10 94+2
Affiliate Members
Neumann Green tickY 1
Wilkes Green tickY 1

Women's Sports

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Team Cross Country Golf Ice Hockey Swimming Track & Field (Indoor) Track & Field (Outdoor) Wrestling Totals
Albright Green tickY Green tickY Red XN Red XN Green tickY Green tickY Red XN 4
Alvernia Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Red XN Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY 6
Arcadia Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY 7
Delaware Valley Green tickY Red XN Red XN Red XN Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY 4
DeSales Green tickY Red XN Red XN Red XN Green tickY Green tickY Red XN 3
Eastern Green tickY Green tickY Red XN Red XN Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY 5
FDU-Florham Green tickY Green tickY Red XN Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Red XN 5
Hood Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Red XN 6
King's Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Red XN 6
Lebanon Valley Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Red XN 6
Messiah Green tickY Red XN Red XN Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Red XN 4
Misericordia Green tickY Green tickY Red XN Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY 6
Stevens Green tickY Red XN Red XN Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Red XN 4
Stevenson Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Red XN 6
Widener Green tickY Red XN Red XN Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Red XN 4
York Green tickY Green tickY Red XN Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY 6
Totals 16 11 6+2 11 16 16 6 82+2
Affiliate Members
Neumann Green tickY 1
Wilkes Green tickY 1

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The Middle Atlantic Conferences (MAC) is an umbrella organization of two intercollegiate athletic conferences competing in the NCAA Division III, encompassing institutions primarily in the mid-Atlantic United States and sponsoring championships in 28 sports across more than 7,700 student-athletes. Based in Annville, Pennsylvania, the MAC promotes athletic excellence, academic achievement, and sportsmanship among its members, which currently number 16 colleges and universities, with expansion to 18 planned for the 2026-27 academic year through the addition of Marywood University and Neumann University. Founded on December 11, 1912, as the Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletics Association (MASCAA) at —initially focused on —the organization was officially established as the Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) on April 23, 1922, in with 13 charter members. The first conference competition occurred on May 20, 1913, with a meet at Lafayette, and the structure evolved through the , including reorganization in 1956-57 to update membership and championship rules, integration of women's athletics following in 1972, and a major schism in 1974 when 11 schools departed to form the . Further realignments included the formation of the by 10 schools in 1992 and a 1999 restructuring into three divisions (MAC Commonwealth, MAC Freedom, and Middle Atlantic); in 2007, several schools from the Middle Atlantic division left to form the independent , resulting in the current two-division structure. Over its history, the MAC has been associated with at least 61 institutions, reflecting its enduring role in Division III athletics. The MAC's current membership includes , , , , , Eastern University, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham, , King’s College, , , , , , , and , distributed across its two divisions with nine institutions each in the Commonwealth and following recent expansions. It sponsors 41 championships annually in sports such as , , soccer, football, , wrestling, and emerging additions like women's wrestling starting in the 2025-26 season, emphasizing competitive balance and student-athlete development without athletic scholarships. The conferences have produced numerous NCAA postseason participants and , underscoring their prominence in Division III while fostering regional rivalries and community engagement.

History

Formation and early development

The Middle Atlantic Conferences trace their origins to December 11, 1912, when delegates from nine institutions gathered at in , to establish the Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletics Association (MASCAA). The founding members were , , , , , , , , and . This organization emerged as a response to the growing need for structured intercollegiate competition among colleges in the , initially focusing on as its primary sport. The first official event, an annual track meet and championship, took place on May 16–17, 1913, at , marking the association's debut in competitive athletics. In its early years, the MASCAA expanded its scope beyond track to include other popular intercollegiate sports such as football and , fostering regional rivalries and standardized rules among member schools. By April 23, 1922, the association reorganized as the Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC), with 13 charter members attending the meeting in : , , , , , , , , , , , , and . Key early members like and played pivotal roles in this growth, with Ursinus actively supporting the 1922 restructuring and Muhlenberg providing leadership in subsequent years. Membership continued to increase steadily, reaching approximately 20 institutions by the mid-1920s, reflecting the conference's appeal to small liberal arts colleges in , , New York, and surrounding states. The conference faced significant challenges during the and eras, as widespread student and faculty enlistment led to depleted rosters and suspended competitions across member institutions. For instance, many football programs, including those at , canceled seasons entirely in 1944 and 1945 due to wartime shortages and military service obligations. Despite these disruptions, the MASCAC endured, resuming full operations post-1918 and post-1945 with renewed vigor. The post- period saw substantial expansions, driven by returning veterans and increased enrollment; by 1949, membership had swelled to 32 institutions, making it one of the largest NCAA-affiliated conferences at the time. This growth up to the 1950s solidified the conference's foundation as a key player in Division III athletics, emphasizing amateurism and educational priorities.

Reorganization into divisions

In the early , the Middle Atlantic Conference underwent a significant to address geographic dispersion and competitive imbalances among its members, leading to of competition into Northern and Southern Divisions for several sports starting in 1972. This split allowed for more balanced scheduling and championships, with the Southern Division operating as the Middle Atlantic Conference Southern Division until , while the Northern Division focused on schools in more northern locations. The change was influenced by the NCAA's 1971 decision to permit freshman eligibility in varsity competition, which alleviated prior scheduling constraints but highlighted the need for divisional alignment to maintain competitive equity. This period also saw the integration of women's athletics in response to , expanding opportunities and championships for female student-athletes. A major schism occurred in 1974 when 11 schools left the MAC to form the Division I , significantly impacting membership and leading to further . A pivotal event in the late 1980s and early 1990s was the departure of several institutions to the , beginning with eight schools breaking away in 1981 to form the Centennial Football Conference due to concerns over travel and competition levels in MAC football. This trend culminated in 1992 when ten schools, including , , , and others, fully departed the MAC for all sports to establish the all-sports , reducing the MAC's membership and prompting further reorganization. The remaining eastern-based schools were restructured. The 1990s saw the formalization of the divisional structure under the Middle Atlantic Conferences umbrella organization, established in 1999 to adapt to evolving championship requirements. This reorganization incorporated the MAC Freedom—evolved from the former Eastern grouping of institutions—as one of the entities alongside the MAC Commonwealth, with the structure later including the for certain sports and operations. During this period, unified championship formats were introduced for non-football sports across the divisions, enabling conference-wide tournaments and automatic NCAA qualifiers while preserving divisional regular-season play to accommodate geographic needs. This structure bridged the conference's historical foundations with modern operational efficiency, enhancing sponsorship opportunities and athlete development.

Expansions and modern era

In the modern era, the Middle Atlantic Conferences (MAC) solidified its position as a prominent organization through strategic expansions that enhanced its competitive depth and regional footprint. The conference achieved full association with in March 1976, following the NCAA's restructuring of divisions in the early 1970s, which allowed the MAC to align completely with Division III standards by the late 1970s. This affiliation supported the league's growth while maintaining its commitment to amateur athletics and academic priorities. Key expansions in the 2000s bolstered membership and balanced the conference divisions. In July 2007, and Manhattanville College joined the MAC Freedom division, increasing options for non-football programs. The following year, on July 1, 2008, Eastern University, , and were added to the MAC Freedom, bringing fresh institutions into the fold and contributing to a period of stabilization. Further growth occurred in July 2012 with the addition of and to the MAC Commonwealth, expanding the conference to 18 members at its peak and fostering rivalries across a wider array of sports. These moves, combined with later adjustments such as the 2019 entry of into the MAC Freedom and into the MAC Commonwealth in 2020, helped the MAC stabilize at 16 full members by the mid-2010s after some departures to other conferences. The conference marked its centennial in 2012, celebrating 100 years since its founding in 1912 with events including the naming of All-Century teams in various sports and recognition of its enduring legacy among Division III leagues. This milestone highlighted the MAC's evolution from a regional alliance to a stable overseeing robust intercollegiate competition. Recent developments underscore the MAC's ongoing vitality. In August 2023, the conference announced that men's and women's would become automatic qualifier sports for the NCAA Tournament starting in the 2024-25 season, with initial affiliate members including for men's hockey and for women's hockey, expanding the sponsored sports portfolio to 28. Looking ahead, the MAC continues to grow; in April 2025, accepted an invitation to join as a full member in the MAC beginning in the 2026-27 , followed by Marywood University's announcement in 2025 to enter the MAC Freedom in the same timeframe, bringing the total to 18 institutions. These additions reflect the conference's strategic focus on enhancing diversity and competitive balance in the modern era.

Organizational Structure

Governance and administration

The Middle Atlantic Conferences (MAC) maintains its headquarters in Newtown, , where the administrative office was established at in 1993 before relocating to private space on West Main Street in June 2014. This central location supports the oversight of intercollegiate athletics across its member institutions in the Mid-Atlantic region. Megan Morrison serves as the of the Middle Atlantic Conferences, appointed on July 6, 2020, succeeding Kenneth W. Andrews after his 20-year tenure. In this role, Morrison is responsible for policy enforcement, scheduling coordination, and ensuring compliance with regulations, drawing on her prior experience in governance and compliance at the . The organization operates as an umbrella entity overseeing three affiliated conferences: the MAC, MAC Commonwealth, and MAC Freedom, which collectively sponsor 28 sports for 16 institutions and more than 7,700 student-athletes. This structure allows for unified administration while permitting division-specific operations in team sports. Governance is managed by a , comprising the presidents of primary member institutions, which convenes at least twice annually to establish and enforce conference policies, with a requiring half the membership. Athletic directors from member schools handle day-to-day operations, including and compliance at the institutional level. Key policies emphasize Division III principles, requiring members to be NCAA-affiliated, regionally accredited baccalaureate-granting institutions competing in at least 16 without athletic scholarships. Championships are determined through playoffs for team sports and tournaments for individual sports, adhering to NCAA rules. Diversity initiatives, such as the #MACunited series promoting equity and inclusion, have been recognized by the NCAA for advancing and student-athlete voices in .

Conference divisions

The Middle Atlantic Conferences (MAC) operate through three interconnected entities: the MAC Commonwealth, the MAC Freedom, and the overarching Middle Atlantic Conference, which serves as the for unified competition in select sports. This structure allows for regional alignment in most athletic programs while enabling broader conference-wide participation where appropriate, primarily in non-football disciplines. As of 2025, the MAC encompasses 16 member institutions divided evenly between the two primary divisions, with each division sponsoring championships in 13 split sports such as , men's and women's basketball, , , soccer, , , and . The MAC Commonwealth division consists of eight institutions primarily located in southern Pennsylvania and Maryland, fostering competitive balance in a compact geographic area that emphasizes strong programs in basketball, track and field, and lacrosse. This division's schools benefit from proximity, enabling frequent regional rivalries and efficient travel for regular-season scheduling, while maintaining a focus on developing well-rounded athletic programs across more than 20 sports collectively under the MAC umbrella. In contrast, the MAC Freedom division also includes eight members, centered in eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, where it promotes parity in sports like basketball and track through balanced competition among institutions with established traditions in these areas. The division's eastern Mid-Atlantic footprint supports cross-state matchups that enhance recruiting and fan engagement without excessive travel demands. Under the Middle Atlantic Conference banner, the umbrella entity coordinates unified championships for 11 sports not divided between the and , including men's and women's cross country, , and diving, indoor and outdoor , and wrestling. This approach ensures equitable opportunities for all 16 members to vie for conference titles in individual or team formats, such as the annual MAC Wrestling Championships held at a neutral site to crown overall honorees. Non-football sports coordination extends to shared scheduling practices, where divisions arrange intra-divisional games supplemented by limited cross-division contests to build rivalries and prepare for NCAA postseason play; additionally, all-MAC honors, including player of the year awards, recognize top performers across both divisions in split sports, culminating in composite all-conference teams announced post-championships. The MAC will expand to 18 members in 2026-27 with the addition of to the MAC and to the MAC , further solidifying this coordinated framework.

Football operations

The Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) established its football program in 1958 as a standalone league under the then-named Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC), initially structured with three divisions: , Northern , and Southern . This marked the beginning of organized football competition within the conference, separate from its broader athletic offerings. Over time, the structure evolved, with divisions consolidating into Northern and Southern from 1972 to 1982, followed by and leagues from 1993 to 2000, before unifying into a single conference in 1983. Today, MAC football includes 12 sponsoring institutions drawn from both the MAC and MAC divisions, operating as a unified entity distinct from the divisional alignments used in other sports. MAC football maintains single conference standings for all participants, fostering a cohesive competitive environment across the 12 teams. The conference champion, determined by the best overall record, earns an automatic bid to the playoffs, aligning with the non-scholarship model that emphasizes student-athlete development over athletic aid. Operations include a shared pool of officials managed by the conference to ensure consistency in game administration. Teams typically follow a 10-game regular-season schedule, including eight conference contests, which underscores the Division III commitment to balancing academics and athletics without financial incentives. A hallmark of MAC football is its emphasis on the non-scholarship Division III philosophy, where competition prioritizes regional rivalries and institutional traditions over recruitment advantages. Notable among these is the historic Albright-Widener rivalry, dating back to , with the teams having met over 50 times, often highlighting intense regional competition within the conference. This matchup exemplifies the enduring rivalries that define MAC football, contributing to its community-focused identity. Since its inception, MAC football championships have been awarded based on conference records, with division-specific titles in early years giving way to a single annual champion post-1983; more than 50 schools have participated historically in the program. While there is no dedicated conference title game, the champion's NCAA playoff berth provides a postseason showcase, supplemented since 2015 by the Centennial-MAC Bowl Series, which pairs top non-playoff teams from the MAC and Centennial Conference in exhibition games.

Membership

MAC Commonwealth members

The MAC Commonwealth division consists of eight private institutions located primarily in Pennsylvania and Maryland, reflecting the conference's emphasis on Mid-Atlantic liberal arts colleges with strong commitments to undergraduate education and competitive athletics. These members compete in a range of NCAA Division III sports, fostering regional rivalries and academic-athletic balance among student bodies typically ranging from 1,200 to 3,500 undergraduates. Albright College, founded in 1856 in Reading, Pennsylvania, enrolls approximately 1,650 undergraduates and has been a MAC member since the 1945-46 academic year, with a notable history in football and track & field programs that have produced multiple conference champions. Alvernia University, established in 1958 in , serves about 2,200 undergraduates and joined the MAC in 2007, gaining recognition for its academic excellence in athletics, including high rankings in academic performance metrics and the launch of its football program in 2016. Eastern University, founded in 1925 in , , has around 1,800 undergraduates and became a full MAC member in 2007, with standout achievements in and track & field, contributing to the division's competitive depth. Hood College, originating in 1893 in , enrolls roughly 1,200 undergraduates and entered the MAC in 2012, marking its transition to coeducational athletics; the institution has recently celebrated conference titles in men's basketball (2022) and men's golf (2023). Messiah University, founded in 1909 in , draws about 2,600 undergraduates and has a storied athletic tradition within the MAC since 1988, highlighted by over 50 national championships, particularly in and men's soccer. Stevenson University, established in 1947 in , supports nearly 3,000 undergraduates and joined the MAC in 2009, quickly rising to prominence with multiple titles, including in men's and . (Note: While the source mentions a Freedom game, it confirms Stevenson's MAC affiliation and athletic success.) Widener University, tracing its roots to 1821 in , enrolls about 3,100 undergraduates and has been a cornerstone MAC member since 1986, renowned for its football program with several conference championships and appearances in the playoffs. York College of Pennsylvania, founded in 1787 in , has approximately 3,400 undergraduates and became the MAC's newest Commonwealth member in 2020, achieving early success with titles in men's (2025), men's (2025), and (2024).

MAC Freedom members

The MAC Freedom division includes eight full member institutions, all private nonprofit colleges and universities concentrated in and , fostering regional rivalries and competitive depth across 14 sponsored sports. These members, with enrollments ranging from roughly 1,200 to 3,700 students, emphasize a blend of and robust athletics, contributing to the division's emphasis on student-athlete development and postseason success. , located in , enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduates and joined the MAC in 2007. The Knights have achieved success in baseball and swimming, with multiple All-MAC selections in recent seasons, and maintain strong academic performance with over 100 student-athletes on the MAC Academic Honor Roll annually. , located in , enrolls about 3,000 students and joined the MAC Freedom in 1995 as a replacement for the defunct . The university has built a reputation for excellence in men's soccer, capturing five conference championships and making six NCAA Tournament appearances under longtime coach Wayne Ferguson. DeSales also fields competitive programs in men's , with nine all-conference selections in 2025, and field , where five players earned all-MAC Freedom honors that year. , based in , has an enrollment of approximately 2,200 students and serves as a charter member of the MAC Freedom since its inception in 1993, with dual affiliation in the Conference for football. The Aggies have dominated men's , winning four titles including the 2025 championship over , and boast a storied football program with three MAC crowns. Recent successes include all-conference nods in and , highlighting the school's strength in team sports. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham (FDU-Florham), situated in , enrolls around 2,500 students and became a MAC Freedom member in 1995. The Devils excel in and , with multiple all-conference selections in 2025, and have a competitive edge in men's , contributing to the division's balanced play in spring sports. FDU-Florham's programs emphasize academic integration, supporting over 300 student-athletes annually. King's College, located in , enrolls approximately 1,600 undergraduates and has been a charter member of the MAC Freedom since 1993. The Monarchs have excelled in football, claiming the 2024 MAC championship and producing multiple All-MAC honorees, along with success in women's with first-team selections in 2025. King's athletics integrate closely with its Catholic liberal arts mission. , founded in 1866 in Annville, , enrolls about 1,700 undergraduates and joined the MAC Freedom in 2023 after prior membership in the ; it has a long history in the conference dating back decades. The Dutchmen have notable achievements in men's cross country, winning back-to-back MAC titles in 2024 and 2025, and have produced numerous All-MAC performers across and soccer. , in , has an enrollment of roughly 2,200 students and joined the MAC in 2007. The Cougars' wrestling program stands out as a powerhouse, regularly producing national contenders and all-conference honorees, while women's soccer and have secured recent tournament berths, with four all-MAC selections in for 2025. Misericordia's athletics underscore Franciscan values in competitive play. , located in , enrolls approximately 3,100 undergraduates and joined the MAC Freedom in 2019. have risen quickly with titles in men's and & diving, including multiple NCAA postseason appearances, and emphasize in student-athlete development aligned with the institution's STEM focus.

Future full members

In June 2025, the Middle Atlantic Conferences (MAC) announced expansions to bolster its membership, with and set to become full members beginning in the 2026-27 . These additions will increase the conference's total to 18 institutions, evenly balancing the MAC and MAC divisions at nine schools each. Neumann University, located in Aston, Pennsylvania, will join the MAC Commonwealth division as the conference's 17th full-time member. With an enrollment of approximately 2,200 students, Neumann fields 19 varsity teams, including nine men's and ten women's programs, and is particularly noted for its competitive men's squad, which has already competed as a MAC affiliate and claimed the 2009 NCAA Division III national championship. The Knights also boast strong programs, with recent successes in conference play. The announcement of Neumann's full membership came on April 17, 2025, highlighting the institution's alignment with the MAC's emphasis on holistic student-athlete development and academic excellence. Marywood University, based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, will enter the MAC Freedom division as the 18th full member, announced on June 26, 2025. The Pacers enroll about 2,850 students and sponsor 22 varsity teams, with 10 men's and 12 women's programs; they are recognized for their prowess in women's and , both of which have achieved regional prominence. Marywood's transition from the Atlantic East Conference underscores its commitment to unifying all sports under a single conference banner to enhance recruiting and rivalries. The expansion aims to deepen competitive balance across the conference's 27 sponsored sports while addressing geographic concentrations in , fostering stronger regional ties and increased visibility for student-athletes. Both institutions' locations in the state's southeastern and northeastern regions will help fill coverage gaps and promote sustainable travel logistics. Neumann and Marywood will begin full competition in the 2026-27 season, with Neumann continuing its affiliate status in ice hockey through the prior year to ensure seamless integration. This strategic growth supports the MAC's long-term goals of elevating athletic opportunities without disrupting ongoing schedules.

Affiliate members

The Middle Atlantic Conferences (MAC) permits affiliate or associate membership for institutions that participate only in select sports, enabling the conference to expand competition in non-core programs without requiring full institutional commitment. This model allows affiliates to compete in conference championships and pursue NCAA postseason opportunities in those sports while remaining primary members of other conferences. In the 2024–25 , the MAC welcomed and as affiliate members specifically for men's and women's , bolstering the conference's newly sponsored hockey programs. , based in , , joined as an affiliate ahead of its planned transition to full MAC membership in the 2026–27 season, where it will compete across multiple sports. , located in , transitioned to affiliate status for after departing full MAC membership to join the in other sports; its established Division III programs, which date back to 2017, provide immediate competitive depth and experience to the MAC's inaugural season. Both institutions contributed to the first MAC championships in 2025, with hosting playoff games and athletes earning All-MAC honors. Historically, the MAC has utilized affiliates to support growth in various sports, such as when joined as an affiliate for in the MAC Commonwealth and for from 2009 to 2011. Similarly, affiliated in and starting in June 2007 before later becoming a full member. These arrangements have allowed the conference to maintain robust schedules and championships in emerging or specialized sports without overextending its core membership structure.

Former members

The Middle Atlantic Conferences (MAC) have seen numerous institutions depart over its more than century-long history, with over 60 colleges and universities having been associated since its founding in 1912. These departures often stemmed from broader realignments in collegiate athletics, including the formation of new conferences and shifts in institutional priorities. Pre-1990s exits were particularly numerous, totaling around 20 institutions, many of which left amid a major in the . For instance, in 1973-74, a group of 16 members—including , , , , and the —departed to establish the , seeking a structure better suited to their growing programs and competitive needs. Earlier exits included Columbia University and Princeton University in 1954-55, driven by disagreements over conference reorganization, as well as Rutgers University in 1961-62 and Seton Hall University in 1955-56. Lafayette, an original member from the conference's 1922 inception, had briefly operated independently in the 1920s before rejoining in 1945-46, only to leave again in the 1970s. The 1990s brought another significant wave of changes, with 10 institutions shifting to the newly formed following the MAC's 1989 split into upper and lower divisions to accommodate varying competitive levels. Key examples include , , , , , , , , , and Western Maryland College (now ), all of which departed after the 1992-93 academic year to pursue a more academically focused athletic alignment. also left in 1994-95 due to its closure amid financial difficulties. These shifts reduced the MAC's footprint but allowed it to refine its identity as a Division III conference. In the 2000s and 2020s, exits were fewer but continued to shape the conference, often for improved geographic fit or program enhancement. In 2007, six schools—Drew University, Juniata College, Moravian College, Susquehanna University, and the University of Scranton—left to co-found the Landmark Conference, aiming for closer regional rivalries. Elizabethtown College followed in 2014, also joining the Landmark. Manhattanville College departed in 2019 for the Skyline Conference. Keystone College left the MAC Freedom in 2019 to join the Colonial States Athletic Conference. More recently, Lycoming College and Wilkes University announced their exits in February 2022, effective July 1, 2023, to join the Landmark Conference, citing benefits from reduced travel and alignment with nearby institutions; this move particularly impacted the MAC's wrestling programs, which these schools continued as independents. These historical departures, while challenging, contributed to the MAC's current stability with 16 full members across its and divisions, achieved through strategic additions and internal realignments like the 2020 restructuring. Notably, some institutions have returned, such as , which left in 1973-74 but rejoined in the 1990s for dual affiliations in multiple sports, bolstering the conference's depth. Overall, these changes reflect the evolving landscape of Division III athletics, emphasizing and competitive balance.

Athletic Programs

The Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) sponsors 28 intercollegiate sports for its member institutions, including 14 for men and 14 for women, encompassing a broad range of traditional and emerging competitions that align with Division III's emphasis on balanced athletic and academic experiences. These programs support over 7,700 student-athletes annually across its 16 full members, fostering competitive schedules that prioritize regional rivalries and equitable participation opportunities within the conference's structure. The conference conducts 41 annual championships to determine division and overall MAC representatives for NCAA postseason play, with most sports featuring division-based playoffs in the MAC Commonwealth and MAC Freedom to accommodate geographic and competitive alignments. For select sports such as men's volleyball, championships adopt a unified MAC format, drawing top teams from both divisions for a single-elimination hosted at higher seeds, ensuring focused competition without divisional separation. This hybrid approach allows for tailored formats— for team sports and meets for individual events like —while adhering to NCAA guidelines and rotating host sites every three years. Recent expansions reflect broader Division III trends toward inclusive and sustainable programming, including the addition of men's volleyball as a sponsored starting in the 2017-18 season to meet growing interest in the discipline. Similarly, women's joined the lineup for the 2024-25 season, establishing dedicated divisions for both men's and women's play and elevating the sport to automatic qualifier status for NCAA tournaments. The addition of women's wrestling beginning in the 2025-26 season marks the 28th sponsored sport, further promoting gender equity. These additions enhance the MAC's offerings, promoting gender equity and diverse athletic pathways without disrupting the conference's commitment to manageable travel and rosters. Football operations, handled separately under dedicated governance, complement this overview by focusing on its unique playoff system.

Men's sports

The Middle Atlantic Conferences (MAC) sponsors 14 men's sports at the level, providing competitive opportunities for student-athletes across its member institutions. These programs emphasize balanced athletic development, academic success, and regional rivalries, with championships administered through the MAC Commonwealth, MAC Freedom, and unified conference structures. Participation in men's sports contributes significantly to the conference's total of over 7,700 student-athletes across all programs, fostering teamwork and leadership skills essential for Division III athletics. Core men's sports include , which features full division play with postseason tournaments determining automatic NCAA qualifiers; , known for high participation levels among MAC institutions; soccer; and indoor and outdoor track & field, where athletes compete in a range of events from sprints to field competitions. stands out with robust rosters, drawing hundreds of participants annually and hosting intense conference tournaments that highlight top performers. Soccer has a storied tradition, exemplified by Messiah University's 11 NCAA national championships in 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2017, underscoring the conference's depth in the sport. Track & field programs emphasize multi-event competition, with annual championships showcasing regional talent. Niche sports such as wrestling, golf, tennis, lacrosse, and swimming & diving offer specialized competition, with wrestling crowning unified MAC champions through an annual tournament that unites and divisions. and focus on individual and team , while and & diving host divisional playoffs leading to conference titles. These programs produce consistent all-conference honorees, recognizing outstanding achievements in technique and . Wrestling, in particular, has a long of conference dominance, with results tracked since the 1930s. Recent additions have expanded opportunities, including men's since the 2017-18 season, which has grown to nine sponsoring teams competing for an automatic NCAA bid, and men's , which began conference affiliation in the 2024-25 season with associate members like and enhancing the roster. These developments reflect the MAC's commitment to diversifying men's athletics. Overall, MAC men's programs have secured numerous NCAA team appearances and individual accolades, with annual all-conference honors awarded across all sports to celebrate excellence. For instance, Messiah's soccer successes represent over a dozen national titles across MAC men's programs when including other sports like wrestling and track.

Women's sports

The Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) sponsors 14 women's sports at the level, providing opportunities for over 3,800 female student-athletes across its member institutions to compete in championship formats that emphasize balanced schedules and regional rivalries. These programs align with the conference's commitment to gender equity, rooted in principles that have expanded women's athletics since the , ensuring comparable resources, facilities, and support for female athletes as their male counterparts. The MAC administers 41 total championships, with women's events featuring postseason tournaments in divisions like the MAC Commonwealth and MAC Freedom, fostering competitive balance and postseason qualification for NCAA tournaments. Basketball stands out as a primary sport, drawing significant participation with rosters typically ranging from 12 to 15 players per team across the conference's 16 institutions, contributing to the overall engagement of thousands in . Field hockey has been a traditional strength, highlighted by Messiah University's 2016 NCAA Division III national championship victory over in a 1-0 double-overtime thriller, marking the program's first title after eight prior runner-up finishes. and also anchor the offerings, with softball teams competing in spring schedules that culminate in divisional tournaments, and volleyball programs like DeSales University's achieving multiple MAC Freedom titles and NCAA tournament appearances, underscoring the conference's depth in team sports. Additional women's sports include lacrosse, soccer, track & field (indoor and outdoor), swimming & diving, tennis, and cross country, each with dedicated conference championships that promote individual and team excellence. For instance, soccer features robust fall competition leading to NCAA bids, as seen in Messiah's 2025 MAC Commonwealth title and tournament qualification, while track & field events like Widener University's three consecutive MAC outdoor titles in 2023-2025 demonstrate sustained program success. Swimming & diving and tennis provide year-round opportunities, with dual meets and invitational formats emphasizing skill development, and cross country races highlighting endurance across scenic regional courses. Recent growth in women's athletics includes the expansion of , which the MAC fully integrated as a sponsored starting in the 2024-25 season after previously affiliating with the United Collegiate Hockey Conference, now featuring seven teams and an annual . The addition of women's wrestling in the 2025-26 season further expands opportunities for female student-athletes. Although women's gymnastics is not a fully sponsored , limited affiliate participation occurs through select member institutions competing in external NCAA events, supporting broader equity initiatives. The conference's focus on compliance is evident in partnerships like its 2025 enterprise membership with Women Leaders in Sports, aimed at advancing women in coaching and administration to enhance program equity and leadership opportunities.

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