Empire 8 Announces Expanded Postseason Format for Spring 2021 Championships

General | 3/9/2021 2:47:01 PM

The Empire 8 will expand its postseason tournaments during its return to play for all sports during the 2021 spring season from four to six teams, as voted on by the league’s Athletic Directors.
 
Postseason season tournaments for the 2021 spring season only will expand to six teams for the following sports: Men’s basketball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s soccer, softball men’s and women’s tennis and women’s volleyball. All five women's basketball, baseball and field hockey teams will also qualify for the Empire 8 Championship Tournament.
 
Expanded Empire 8 Championships will get underway with women’s tennis from March 30-April 3.
 
Here is a complete schedule of all Empire 8 Championships for Spring 2021. For a detailed look at each championship, visit the respective sport page and click the E8 Championship link. More information will be provided as the season progresses.
 
Currently, New York State law prohibits spectators from attending intercollegiate sporting events. Live streams and live statistics will be made available for most, if not all Empire 8 championship events.
 
ABOUT THE EMPIRE 8 CONFERENCE
The members of the Empire 8 Conference are committed first and foremost to the pursuit of academic excellence and the league is regarded as an outstanding NCAA Division III conference. The membership has distinguished 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 E8. For more on the Empire 8 visit www.empire8.com.
 
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