Empire 8 Provides Update on the Status of This Year's New York State Bowl Game
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The Empire 8 Conference announced today that this year's New York State Bowl will not be held. The annual game, which features a representative from the E8 and the Liberty League, was scheduled to take place this Saturday, November 17. The Liberty League failed to put forth a program to take part in this year's game, and as a result the game will not be played.
"We're certainly disappointed," said Empire 8 Commissioner
Chuck Mitrano. "Many deserving student-athletes at Cortland will not get the opportunity they have earned. It certainly should not take away from their outstanding season."
The NYS Bowl features the two top teams from each of the two conferences that were not selected as part of the NCAA Division III Playoff field.
Brockport earned the E8's automatic bid into the NCAA field. The undefeated and third-ranked Golden Eagles will host Framingham State in a First Round game this Saturday.
About the Empire 8 Conference
The members of the Empire 8 are committed first and foremost to the pursuit of academic excellence and aspire to be regarded as an outstanding NCAA Division III conference. The membership seeks to distinguish itself among its peer group for its quality institutions, spirited and sportsmanlike competition, outstanding services and highly ethical policies and practices. Its commitment to serve the educational needs of its student-athletes is the hallmark of the Empire 8.