HOBART MEN'S VOLLEYBALL TO JOIN AMCC AS AFFILIATE MEMBER

Hobart College will join the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) as an affiliate member in the sport of men's volleyball, beginning with the 2027 season.

Hobart will replace affiliate member Houghton University, who will be departing the AMCC after the 2026 season, as their full-time conference, the Empire 8, will begin sponsoring men's volleyball next season. 

"We are extremely excited and honored to join the AMCC in men's volleyball for the 2027 season," stated Hobart Director of Athletics Brian Miller. "Hobart volleyball has quickly picked up steam, both regionally and nationally, in just two seasons of play as our newest varsity sport. The AMCC has been a great home for our William Smith Bowling program, and we are grateful to continue that relationship with Hobart volleyball competing against the outstanding institutions within the conference."   

The addition of Hobart will keep the number of men's volleyball teams in the AMCC at seven in 2027. Full time members include Carlow University, Hilbert College, Mount Aloysius College, Penn State Altoona, and Penn State Behrend, with affiliate members Buffalo State College and Hobart. 

AMCC Commissioner Jeromy Yetter echoed Miller's enthusiam regarding Hobart joining the conference in the sport of men's volleyball, “The AMCC is excited to welcome Hobart College as an affiliate member in men’s volleyball. The timing is ideal, and we look forward to Hobart continuing to elevate the strength and competitiveness of AMCC men’s volleyball. Though a relatively new program, Hobart has quickly established itself as a rising presence at both the regional and national levels.”  

Located on Seneca Lake, Hobart and William Smith is a liberal arts and sciences  institution known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. In the classroom, critical thinking, problem-solving and  communication skills are honed. Out in the field, knowledge turns into discovery. During faculty office hours, plans are carefully crafted to tie interests and talents to an academic path that motivates beyond graduation.

The AMCC championship, hosted by the #1 seed, will be on Saturday, April 11 at 1:00pm.