ONEONTA, N.Y. – SUNY Oneonta President Nancy Kleniewski and Hartwick College President Margaret Drugovich announced at 12 p.m. today the cancellation of the 2011 Mayor's Cup soccer tournament scheduled for this weekend due to inclement weather and poor travel conditions throughout the region. This cancels the Cornell men's soccer team's 7:30 p.m. Friday game against Robert Morris.

The Big Red was also scheduled to play Hartwick at 3 p.m. Sunday as part of the Mayor's Cup. While the Mayor's Cup has been cancelled, Cornell and Hartwick are attempting keep their scheduled Sunday game in Oneonta. More information will be released as it becomes available.

Several cities and counties in upstate New York — including Otsego County and the City of Oneonta — remain in a state of emergency following yesterday's heavy rain, and more precipitation is expected today in Oneonta and the surrounding area.

Following consultation with athletics, facilities and other personnel from both campuses, the presidents' decision to cancel this year's event was made in the interest of safety, particularly of those attempting to travel to the tournament from the south or east.