The SUNY New Paltz basketball programs have made history by clinching top seeds in the 2024 SUNYAC Tournament, earning first round byes into the semifinal round. The women's basketball program holds the top seed and will host the conference championships at the Hawk Center. The men's basketball program secured their first first-round bye and will travel to SUNY Oswego as the No. 5 nationally ranked Lakers host the men's basketball SUNYAC Tournament. Both teams are aiming to make it to the SUNYAC Final and secure their positions in the championship games.

By the Numbers
  • SUNY New Paltz women's basketball ended the regular season on a 14-game winning streak
  • The men's basketball program secured 18 wins on the year, tying for the most ever in program history
State of Play
  • Women's basketball program holds the top seed in the SUNYAC Tournament and will host the conference championships
  • Men's basketball program secured their first, first round bye with the No. 2 seed and will travel to SUNY Oswego
  • Quarterfinal round for both the men and women takes place Tuesday
What's Next

Both the men and women will aim to secure victories in the semifinal rounds to advance to the championship games.

Bottom Line

The SUNY New Paltz basketball programs have achieved historic success, securing top seeds in the conference tournament and setting high expectations for the upcoming championship games.