The Clayton Chapman Bowl Between Westminster College and SUNY Brockport Canceled Due To Extreme Winter Conditions
DANBURY, Conn – The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) in conjunction with Westminster College and SUNY Brockport has announced that the Clayton Chapman Bowl has been canceled due to extreme winter conditions in the Buffalo area.
Westminster College and SUNY Brockport came to the mutual decision to not move forward with the game. The storm poses a safety risk to student athletes, game personnel and fans. With several feet of snow being forecasted for the Buffalo area, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency. New Yorkers are being urged to avoid travel starting on Thursday, November 17.
The Clayton Chapman Bowl was scheduled to be played at Noon on Saturday, November 19. Extreme winter conditions are expected to last through Sunday.
The three other ECAC Football Bowl Games are expected to go ahead as scheduled.
The ECAC urges everyone in the affected areas to please use caution and stay safe.
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