Men's Tennis | 1/30/2024 10:58:41 AM
The Empire 8 Conference is pleased to announce the addition of SUNY Oswego as an affiliate member in the sport of men’s tennis effective with the 2024-25 academic year.
“We are excited to welcome SUNY Oswego to the Empire 8 men’s tennis lineup,” said Empire 8 Executive Director
Chuck Mitrano. “The Lakers are a great fit in every way and we look forward to providing enhanced experiences for all men’s tennis student-athletes with this partnership.”
SUNY Oswego, located in Oswego, N.Y., was established in 1861 and is one of the best comprehensive universities in the country. Recognized for excellence and value, Oswego is known for its extraordinary faculty, its welcoming atmosphere, and its reputation for producing fiercely loyal alumni.
SUNY Oswego currently sponsors 24 Division III sports, the majority competing in the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC). Oswego is currently an affiliate member in the Empire 8 for men’s golf. The men’s tennis program, coached by Tyler Glowaki, is currently 3-0 in dual matches during the 2023-24 season and plays a majority of its non-conference competition against Empire 8 institutions.
Oswego will become the fifth Empire 8 men’s tennis program in 2024-25, joining full-time members Alfred University, Houghton University, Nazareth University and St. John Fisher University.
“I would like to thank Executive Director Chuck Mitrano, and the Empire 8 President's Council for approving our application for men's tennis,” stated SUNY Oswego Assistant Vice President/Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Wendy McManus. “The Empire 8 has a 25-year tradition of improving the student-athlete experience while instilling the values of NCAA Division III athletics. The Lakers look forward to continuing that tradition starting in the 2024-25 season.”
SUNY Oswego has enjoyed a long and storied athletic history. The Lakers men’s basketball team advanced to the NCAA National Quarterfinals in 2023. The Lakers have accumulated 44 conference championship titles and have appeared in the NCAA Championship 64 times. In 2007, the Lakers captured their first ever NCAA Division III Championship in men’s ice hockey. Oswego has also produced 61 All-Americans, hailing from 11 different teams.
Founded in 1998, the Empire 8 has developed into one of the premier NCAA Division III athletic conferences, both on the field and in the classroom. The conference consists of current full-time members Alfred University, Elmira College, Hartwick College, Houghton College, Keuka College, Nazareth University, Russell Sage College, St. John Fisher University and Utica University. SUNY Brockport, SUNY Geneseo and SUNY Poly are set to join the Empire 8 as full members in 2024-25, giving the league 12 full-time member institutions.
ABOUT SUNY OSWEGO
School: SUNY Oswego
Location: Oswego, New York
Founded: 1861
Enrollment: 6,000
Nickname: Lakers
Colors: Green and Gold
Affiliation: NCAA Division III
President: Dr. Peter Nwosu
Director of Athletics: Wendy McManus
Athletics Website: http://www.oswegolakers.com/
NCAA Division III Sponsored Sports (24): Baseball, Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Cross Country, Field Hockey, Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey, Men's and Women's Lacrosse, Men's and Women's Soccer, Softball, Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving, Men’s and Women’s Tennis, Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field, Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field, Women’s Volleyball and Men’s Wrestling.
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
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