LANCASTER, Pa. – May 27, 2015 – New York University has informed the Centennial Conference of its intention to resign its associate membership in the sport of wrestling after the 2015-16 academic year.
A full-time member of the University Athletic Association (UAA) and an associate member of the Centennial in wrestling since the 2011-12 season, New York University and the Conference cited the ongoing date challenges between the UAA and the Centennial Conference championship events in its decision.
"New York University has greatly enjoyed our association with the Centennial Conference," said Christopher Bledsoe, NYU Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Director of Athletics. "The Centennial is a terrific group of institutions comprised of outstanding students, coaches and administrators. We wish them continued success going forward and thank them for our years together."
"We have enjoyed our relationship with New York University as an associate member of the Centennial Conference," said Executive Director Steve Ulrich. "NYU has raised the competitive bar in wrestling for the Centennial and we wish the program the best in the future."
The Centennial Conference will have eight wrestling members beginning with the 2016-17 academic year – Gettysburg (Pa.) College, Johns Hopkins (Md.) University, McDaniel (Md.) College, Muhlenberg (Pa.) College, Stevens Institute of Technology (N.J.), the United States Merchant Marine Academy (N.Y.), Ursinus (Pa.) College, and Washington and Lee (Va.) University.