ATLANTA, Ga. - The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) is thrilled to announce the recipient of the prestigious Commissioner's Cups for the 2022-23 year. After a fiercely competitive season, Benedict College has emerged as the victorious institution, earning this esteemed honor for their exceptional athletic achievements across multiple sports.
 
Benedict College swept both the men's and women's trophies for the second year in a row, and the fourth time in school history. All told, Benedict has won nine of the 16 trophies since the inception of the Commissioner's Cup Award in 2014.
 
"Congratulations to Benedict College on winning this year's SIAC Commissioner's Cup ascending to the pinnacle of athletic excellence," said SIAC Commissioner Anthony Holloman. "This triumph is a testament to the unwavering commitment of the student-athletes, coaches, and the entire BC community, whose relentless pursuit of greatness has shone brightly on the athletic stage. The SIAC extends its heartfelt congratulations to Benedict, a true embodiment of sporting prowess, inspiring generations to come with their remarkable achievements."
 
The Commissioner's Cup is a highly coveted award presented annually to the SIAC member institution that exhibits outstanding athletic performance and overall excellence throughout the academic year. It represents the culmination of dedication, perseverance, and athletic prowess demonstrated by the university's student-athletes, coaches, and support staff.
 
Benedict College showcased unparalleled commitment, skill, and teamwork across various sports, earning significant accolades throughout the season. Their remarkable achievements across various sports exemplify the university's commitment to athletic excellence and showcase the talent and determination of their student-athletes.
 
The recipient of the Commissioner's Cup is based on a point system, reflecting the place of finish of each team in conference play. The coveted SIAC Commissioner's Cup is presented to the athletic department within the conference that has excelled in both men's and women's sports. A scoring system of 10 points for conference titles, seven for runner-up championship finishes, and four for third-place championship finishes is used to determine the all-sports standings. 
 
Benedict paced both men's and women's competition during the 2022-23 season finishing with five conference titles, two runner-up titles, and one third-place finish. The Tigers claimed their championship titles in football, women's cross country, women's tennis, and men's and women's track and field. They finished as men's cross country and men's basketball runners-up and third place in men's tennis.
 
The Commissioner's Cup serves as a testament to the unwavering spirit of competition and sportsmanship that defines the SIAC. This award recognizes not only the athletic accomplishments of the winning institution but also the collective effort of all member institutions that contribute to the conference's dynamic and competitive sporting landscape.
 
2022-23 Commissioner's Cup Standings
 
Men's Standings

Benedict	38
Spring Hill	30
Morehouse	17
Savannah State	14
Tuskegee	14
Central State	11
Edward Waters	10
Miles	10
Albany State	8
Kentucky State	4
Allen	0
Clark Atlanta	0
Fort Valley State	0
Lane	0
LeMoyne-Owen	0

 
 
Women's Standings

Benedict	30
Tuskegee	21
Spring Hill	18
Edward Waters	17
Albany State	14
Clark Atlanta	7
Miles	7
Savannah State	4
Allen	0
Central State	0
Fort Valley State	0
Kentucky State	0
Lane	0
LeMoyne-Owen	0

 
 
Previous Commissioner's Cup Winners

Year	Men's Champion	Women's Champion
2022-23	Benedict College	Benedict College
2021-22	Benedict College	Benedict College
2020-21	n/a*	n/a*
2019-20	n/a*	n/a*
2018-19	Albany State University, Miles College	Spring Hill College
2017-18	Albany State University	Albany State University
2016-17	Albany State University	Benedict College
2015-16	Benedict College	Benedict College
2014-15	Benedict College	Benedict College
2013-14	Morehouse College	Albany State University

 
*Award not distributed due to the cancellation of sports mid-season during Spring 2020 due to COVID-19. Due to the continued pandemic, no conference contests nor championship events were conducted during the 2020-2021 academic year.
 
About Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC)
The SIAC is an NCAA athletic conference consisting primarily of historically black colleges and universities ("HBCUs") headquartered in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The SIAC includes 15 member institutions (Albany State University, Allen University, Benedict College, Central State University, Clark Atlanta University, Edward Waters University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Miles College, Morehouse College, Savannah State University, Spring Hill College, and Tuskegee University), which are located within a contiguous seven-state footprint (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, South Carolina, and Tennessee). The SIAC sponsors seven men's and six women's sports and is a member of the NCAA Division II. For more information, visit www.thesiac.com.