HOWARD C. SMITH CUP

The Howard C. Smith Cup is named in honor of former Massachusetts State College Trustee, Howard C. Smith, who, in 1970, urged the athletic directors of the eight State Colleges to hold a series of meetings to discuss the possibility of forming an intercollegiate conference. In June of 1971, Smith's dream became a reality as an affirmative agreement was reached and the MASCAC was created.

During the MASCAC's first year of existence, the eight member Colleges voted to award a Cup annually to the one institution which excelled in the league's eight championship sports. Thus, the Howard C. Smith Cup was established.  The Smith Cup is awarded to the MASCAC institution which compiles the most points based on the placement of each its programs competing in the 13 league championships.

Following the 2010-2011 academic year, Westfield State captured the Smith Cup for the second straight year, the fourth time in the past five years and tenth time overall. Salem State has claimed 19 of 38 Smith Cups overall while Bridgewater State has won outright or shared the Cup 11 times.

Current Standing

ALL-TIME HOWARD C. SMITH CUP CHAMPIONS