BEVERLY, Mass. – On Friday, Commonwealth Coast Conference Commissioner Patrick Colbert announced the addition of two new associate members in the sport of men’s tennis, Colby-Sawyer College (New London, N.H.) and University of Saint Joseph (West Hartford, Conn.).
“We are excited to welcome two quality institutions to our men’s tennis membership,” Colbert said. “Both programs have shown a true commitment towards cementing themselves as high-level programs regionally and nationally. USJ and Colby-Sawyer both align with our priorities as a Conference, and we look forward to partnering with them with the ultimate goal of working collectively to enhance the experiences we provide for their student-athletes.”
The Chargers and the Blue Jays will begin CCC competition starting in the 2024-25 season which will bring the men’s tennis sponsorship to 10 institutions. All programs will play a nine-match Conference schedule.
“Colby-Sawyer is excited to be accepted as an associate member of the Commonwealth Coast Conference for men’s tennis,” Colby-Sawyer Interim Director of Athletics Tom White said. “We look forward to the exceptional competition and future relationships this will provide our men’s tennis program. Thank you to the CCC Presidents, Commissioner Colbert and athletic directors for your support.”
Owning an all-time record of 137-41, CSC advanced to the GNAC Tournament Championship match in 2022 and 2023. The Chargers have won seven conference titles, finished as league tournament runners-up eight times and have made six NCAA Division III Tournament appearances.
“We are thrilled to be joining the CCC in men’s tennis and appreciate the support from all the members in making this happen,” USJ Associate Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Amanda Devitt said. “This move will further elevate our men’s tennis program and support our student-athletes.”
USJ completed its inaugural varsity men’s tennis season in 2022-23, posting a 9-9 record and advancing to a semifinal match in the GNAC Tournament. The Blue Jays saw three of its student-athletes named ITA Scholars.
ABOUT THE COMMONWEALTH COAST CONFERENCE
The Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), founded in 1984, is an NCAA Division III athletic conference composed of 10 full member and two associate member institutions throughout the New England region. Its membership aims to provide student-athletes with a positive experience in their pursuit of excellence through high academic standards, quality competition and a meaningful student life. The Conference administers Championships in 20 intercollegiate sports.
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ABOUT COLBY-SAWYER COLLEGE
Colby-Sawyer College (CSC), founded in 1837, is a dynamic and innovative liberal arts and sciences school located in the Lake Sunapee Region of central New Hampshire. The school is home to 22 varsity athletic teams and seven club sports teams. The mission of the institution is to offer undergraduate and graduate educational programs based in the liberal arts and health, social and natural sciences, with a focus on vocational exploration and experiential learning, which prepare students to thrive in, and make a positive impact upon a dynamic, diverse, and interdependent world.
ABOUT USJ ATHLETICS
University of Saint Joseph (USJ) Athletics is a NCAA Division III member of the Great Northeast
Athletic Conference (GNAC). Located in West Hartford, Connecticut, the Blue Jays sponsor 16
varsity sports with 250-plus student-athletes, as well as intramurals and numerous recreation
and wellness programs. For more information, visit www.usjbluejays.com.