FLUSHING, N.Y. – After not being able to hold traditional fall and winter seasons in 2020-21 due to COVID-19, the 2021-22 seasons have been as exciting as ever in the CUNY Athletic Conference. Competitive regular seasons and thrilling championships have made it a season to remember.
The Commissioner’s Cup annually recognizes the strongest athletic programs in the CUNY Athletic Conference as determined by a scoring system which rewards a school for success during both the regular season and championship competition.
2021-22 CUNYAC Commissioner’s Cup Winter Standings
- Baruch – 93 points
- Hunter – 66 points
- Lehman – 63 points
- Brooklyn – 46 points
- John Jay – 39 points
- CCNY – 26 points
- York – 3 points
- Medgar Evers – 0 points
Baruch began its climb atop the leaderboard with a fantastic fall, scoring in four sports. The Bearcats took all the top points in women’s tennis as the regular season and tournament champion. Baruch grabbed 15 points in men’s soccer, winning the tournament title for the first time since 2018 while finishing as the runner-up in the regular season. The team also secured five points in men’s cross country with a second-place effort at the championships, and five additional points in women’s volleyball, finishing the regular season among the top three.
The Bearcats followed up a strong fall campaign with a solid winter season, scoring in four more sports. Baruch took all the top points in
men’s swimming as the regular season and tournament champion. In
men’s basketball, the Bearcats secured 15 points, finishing as the regular season runner-up and winning their fourth conference championship in school history. In women’s swimming, Baruch scored 10 points, finishing second in the regular season and at the championship meet. The Bearcats also recorded three points with a third-place regular season finish in women’s basketball.
Hunter, the 2019-20 Commissioner’s Cup winner, is currently second in the standings with 66 points. The Hawks had a great fall season, securing 38 points across four sports. Hunter secured the top point totals in
cross country, as both team’s won their respective championship race for the first time since 2011. The Hawks added 10 more points in women’s tennis, finishing second in the regular season and conference tournament. Hunter scored eight points in women’s volleyball, reaching the tournament final while finishing third in the regular season, while producing three points on the men’s side.
In women’s swimming, Hunter secured all 20 available points, winning the regular season and dominating the conference championships. The Hawks added five more points in women’s indoor track and field with a second-place effort at the championship meet.
Lehman scored in a pair of sports during the fall season. The Lightning notched 15 points in men’s soccer, winning the regular season championship and appearing in the tournament final. In women’s soccer, Lehman scored eight points, reaching the championship final while finishing third in the regular season.
The Lightning picked it up in the winter, producing points in four sports. Lehman took the top points in women’s indoor track & field, winning the championship meet for the first time since 2012. In men’s basketball, the Lightning grabbed 15 points by winning the regular season title for the first time since 2019 and reaching the championship final. In men’s swimming, Lehman produced 10 points with runner-up finishes in the regular season and postseason meet.
Brooklyn is in fourth through the winter season with 46 points, scoring in four sports. During the fall, the Bulldogs earned all the top points in women’s volleyball, winning both the regular season and tournament titles. It was Brooklyn’s first conference championship since 1982. In addition, the Bulldogs scored three points in men’s cross country with a third-place finish at the conference meet.
Brooklyn added 20 more points in
women’s basketball, finishing as the regular season and tournament champion for a third time in four seasons. The Bulldogs produced three additional points in men’s swimming with a third-place finish during the regular season.
John Jay is in fifth place with 39 points, scoring in four sports. For a second straight season, the Bloodhounds grabbed the top points in women’s soccer, winning the regular season and tournament titles. In women’s tennis, the Bloodhounds recorded three points following a third-place finish in the regular season.
In the winter, John Jay grabbed 10 points in women’s basketball, finishing second in the regular season and reaching its first tournament final since 1997. The Bloodhounds added three additional points in women’s swimming with a third-place effort during the regular season and championship meet.
CCNY has recorded 26 points to sit sixth in the standings. In the fall, the Beavers scored five points in women’s cross country with a second-place finish at the championship meet. CCNY also earned five points in women’s soccer, finishing second in the regular season standings. The Beavers added three more points in men’s soccer with a third-place finish during the regular season, while producing three additional points in men’s cross country.
In the winter, the Beavers secured all 10 points in men’s indoor track and field, winning the conference title for an unprecedented 11
th straight season.
York got on the board in men’s basketball, finishing third in the regular season standings.
Medgar Evers will look to get on the board during the spring campaign.
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