America East Conference

America East Conference
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Name	America East Conference
Founded	1979
Association	NCAA
Division	Division I
Sports	18
Region	Northeast

America East Conference is a collegiate athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA Division I. The conference consists of nine member schools, including University of Maine, University of New Hampshire, UMBC, University of Hartford, Binghamton University, University at Albany, Stony Brook University, University of Vermont, and NJIT. These institutions are located in the Northeast region, with most schools situated in New England and the Mid-Atlantic states. The conference is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, and its members compete in various sports, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, and lacrosse, with championships sponsored by ESPN and CBS Sports.

● History

The conference was established in 1979 as the ECAC North, with founding members including University of Maine, University of New Hampshire, University of Vermont, and UMass Lowell. Over the years, the conference has undergone several name changes, becoming the North Atlantic Conference in 1988 and finally the America East Conference in 1996. The conference has also experienced membership changes, with schools such as University of Delaware, Drexel University, and Towson University leaving to join other conferences, while UMBC, University of Hartford, and NJIT have joined. The conference has partnerships with other athletic conferences, including the CAA and the Patriot League, and its members have competed in NCAA Tournament events, including the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament and the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament, with teams such as University of Connecticut, Syracuse University, and UMass Amherst.

● Member Schools

The conference currently consists of nine member schools, including University of Maine, University of New Hampshire, UMBC, University of Hartford, Binghamton University, University at Albany, Stony Brook University, University of Vermont, and NJIT. These institutions are located in the Northeast region, with most schools situated in New England and the Mid-Atlantic states. Member schools have notable alumni, including Stephen King, Judd Gregg, and William Cohen, and have produced successful athletes, such as Rajon Rondo, Lamar Butler, and Taylor Coppenrath, who have competed in professional leagues, including the NBA and the WNBA. The conference also has partnerships with other institutions, including Harvard University, Yale University, and Brown University, and its members have competed in events sponsored by ESPN, CBS Sports, and the NCAA.

● Championships

The conference sponsors championships in various sports, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, and lacrosse. The conference basketball tournament is held annually, with the winner receiving an automatic bid to the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament or the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament. The conference also sponsors championships in other sports, such as cross country, track and field, and swimming and diving, with events held at various locations, including Boston University, UMass Amherst, and University of Rhode Island. The conference has produced successful teams, including the University of Maine men's ice hockey team, which has competed in the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament, and the University of New Hampshire women's basketball team, which has competed in the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament, with teams such as University of Connecticut, Syracuse University, and University of Tennessee.

● Sports

The conference sponsors 18 sports, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, cross country, track and field, swimming and diving, and field hockey. Member schools also offer additional sports, such as football, baseball, and softball, with some schools competing in the CAA or the Patriot League. The conference has partnerships with other athletic conferences, including the Ivy League and the Atlantic 10 Conference, and its members have competed in events sponsored by ESPN, CBS Sports, and the NCAA. Notable athletes from the conference include Rajon Rondo, Lamar Butler, and Taylor Coppenrath, who have competed in professional leagues, including the NBA and the WNBA, with teams such as Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, and New York Knicks.

● Facilities

Member schools have a range of athletic facilities, including Alfond Arena at University of Maine, Lundholm Gym at University of New Hampshire, and UMBC Event Center at UMBC. The conference also has partnerships with other facilities, including TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, and Madison Square Garden in New York City, which have hosted conference championship events, including the America East Men's Basketball Tournament and the America East Women's Basketball Tournament. The conference has also partnered with ESPN and CBS Sports to broadcast its events, including the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament and the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament, with teams such as University of Connecticut, Syracuse University, and UMass Amherst. Category:National Collegiate Athletic Association