New Jersey Athletic Conference

New Jersey Athletic Conference The New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) is a college athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division III. Joseph's College of Long Island

The New Jersey Athletic Conference was founded in 1985 when the New Jersey State Athletic Conference, a men’s sports conference, merged with their corresponding institutions in the Jersey Athletic Conference, a women’s sports conference. The 10 founding member institutions were Kean College (now University), Montclair State College (now University), Jersey City State College (now New Jersey City U

niversity), Glassboro State College (now Rowan University), Ramapo College, Rutgers University-Camden, Rutgers University-Newark, Stockton State College (now Richard Stockton College), Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey), and William Paterson College (now University). Championships were originally offered in twelve sports. Today, the NJAC hosts 21 championships -- 11 for women (soccer, field hockey, volleyball, tennis, cross country, swimming & diving, basketball, indoor track & field, softball, outdoor track & field, and lacrosse) and 10 for men (football, soccer, cross country, swimming & diving, basketball, indoor track & field, baseball, volleyball, tennis, and outdoor track & field) The conference ranks as one of the strongest in NCAA Division III, with member schools capturing 43 national championships over the past 20 years. Current full-member institutions include:
Kean University, Montclair State University, New Jersey City University, Ramapo College, Rowan University, Rutgers University-Camden, Rutgers University-Newark, Stockton University, The College of New Jersey, Williams Paterson University

Affiliate Members:

Football: Christopher Newport University, Salisbury University, Wesley College

Men's Tennis: SUNY Oneonta, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Track & Field: Farmingdale State College, Penn State University-Harrisburg, St.

Stockton Alums Williams & Campbell Achieve Success Playing Overseas
06/11/2026

Stockton Alums Williams & Campbell Achieve Success Playing Overseas

Galloway, N.J. – Stockton University basketball alumni Sasha Williams and DJ Campbell found success while playing overseas in Spain and Albania respectively this year.

Marie Curran Named Ramapo College Athletics Director
06/08/2026

Marie Curran Named Ramapo College Athletics Director

MAHWAH, NJ --- Marie "Mickey" Curran has been named Director of Athletics, Intramurals and Recreation for Ramapo College and will begin in her role on June 8.

Former Athletic Directors Holly Gera (MSU) and Kevin McHugh (TCNJ & Stockton) Recognized for Distinguished Service
06/07/2026

Former Athletic Directors Holly Gera (MSU) and Kevin McHugh (TCNJ & Stockton) Recognized for Distinguished Service

PRINCETON, NJ — The New Jersey Athletic Conference announced Sunday the recipients of the 2025-26 NJAC Career Recognition Awards, honoring Holly Gera of Montclair State University and Kevin McHugh of The College of New Jersey and Stockton University for their distinguished contributions to collegi...

Rowan University Captures The 2025-26 NJAC Cup
06/07/2026

Rowan University Captures The 2025-26 NJAC Cup

PRINCETON, NJ — For the eighth time since its inception, Rowan University has captured the NJAC Cup, the conference announced Sunday at the annual NJAC Awards Brunch at the Hyatt Regency in Princeton. The Profs claimed the 2025-26 Cup with a winning percentage of .905, the highest mark in the conf...

TCNJ's Lucca, Rowan's Troiano Earn NJAC Athlete of the Year Honors
06/07/2026

TCNJ's Lucca, Rowan's Troiano Earn NJAC Athlete of the Year Honors

PRINCETON, NJ — The New Jersey Athletic Conference announced its 2025-26 Athletes of the Year on Sunday, June 7, recognizing The College of New Jersey women's lacrosse standout Marissa Lucca as the Female Athlete of the Year and Rowan University men's soccer standout Johnny Troiano as the Male Ath...

Kreyenhagen and Struble Help #4 Rowan Stay Alive in the World Series with 8-3 Win over #6 Salisbury
05/31/2026

Kreyenhagen and Struble Help #4 Rowan Stay Alive in the World Series with 8-3 Win over #6 Salisbury

EASTLAKE, OHIO - Nick Struble was 3-for-3 with a run and two RBI, and Austin Kreyenhagen scattered four hits in six innings, to lead second-seeded and #4 Rowan to an 8-1 win over third-seeded and #6 Salisbury on Day #2 of the 2026 NCAA Division III World Series. Rowan (38-6) remains alive and will p...

Three NJAC Athletes Earn NFCA All-America Honors
05/30/2026

Three NJAC Athletes Earn NFCA All-America Honors

LOUISVILLE, KY – Three members of the New Jersey Athletic Conference earned National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-America honors, as announced by the NFCA. TCNJ junior Maya Knasiak was named to the First Team, while Rowan senior Emily McCutcheon and Stockton junior Alexa Panagopoylos each ear...

Stockton Coaches Named Region IV Coaching Staff of the Year
05/30/2026

Stockton Coaches Named Region IV Coaching Staff of the Year

GALLOWAY, NJ – Stockton University head softball coach Mavreen Hering and assistant coaches Abby Mace, Joe Costantini, Michelle Neveling and Alexis Bermudez were named NFCA Region IV Coaching Staff of the Year by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.

Rowan's Brayden Davis Named to the ABCA/Rawlings All-America Second Team and D3baseball.com All-America First Team
05/30/2026

Rowan's Brayden Davis Named to the ABCA/Rawlings All-America Second Team and D3baseball.com All-America First Team

EASTLAKE, OHIO - Rowan junior Brayden Davis has been named to the 2026 ABCA/Rawlings All-America Second Team as voted on by the American Baseball Coaches Association. The selection was announced at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 NCAA Division III World Series where Davis leads the number-two seede...

Rowan Claims a 3-2 Win Over Top-Ranked and Previously Unbeaten Virginia Wesleyan in NCAA Championship Opener
05/28/2026

Rowan Claims a 3-2 Win Over Top-Ranked and Previously Unbeaten Virginia Wesleyan in NCAA Championship Opener

SALEM, VA -- Rowan won its 2026 NCAA Division III Championship opener, knocking off previously unbeaten and top-ranked Virginia Wesleyan, 3-2, on Thursday at the Moyer Sports Complex.

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