 Alfred University, Elmira College, Hartwick College, Ithaca College, Nazareth College, Rochester Institute of Technology, St. John Fisher College, Stevens Institute of Technology, and Utica College compete in Empire 8 volleyball.The women's volleyball championship was first held in 2001.Hartwick College, Ithaca College, Rochester Institute of Technology, St. John Fisher College and Utica College compete in Empire 8 baseball.