are called the Kangaroos (often shortened to Roos). They were previously known as the Northstars until 2007. The university is a member of the NCAA Division III ranks, primarily competing in the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) since 2018–19 the academic year. The Kangaroos previously competed in the short-lived D-III American Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA) during the 2017–18 school year; as an NCAA D-III Independent from 2011–12 to 2016–17 (while held provisional status until 2014–15); and the Sunrise Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 2004–05 to 2010–11.
SUNY Canton competes in 17 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse and soccer; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball and volleyball; and co-ed sports include cheerleading and esports.
=== History ===
SUNY Canton was a member of the NAIA from 2004 to 2011 after transitioning …
