Mohawk Valley Community College students continue to shine on the state stage, solidifying the College’s reputation as a top contender in the New York State Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges (NYSMATYC) Math League.
Following a first-place finish in the fall, MVCC placed second among 19 participating two-year colleges in the spring contest. And standout student Carter Poland, who was the top individual scorer in the fall with 53 points, added another 36 points this spring to earn a combined score of 89 — the third-highest individual total across both contests.
In the spring contest alone, MVCC earned 87 team points, bringing its 2024-25 combined total to 225 points. This impressive showing earned the team second place overall, just 26 points behind Nassau Community College (251 points). Tompkins Cortland Community College placed third with 84 points. A total of 76 students from 19 two-year colleges across New York State participated in this spring’s competition.
Spring contest MVCC student scores:
- Carter Poland of Holland Patent, N.Y. — 36 points
- Casimir Richardson of Rome, N.Y. — 19 points
- Jacob Ezzo of Chittenango, N.Y. — 15 points
- Matthew Luley of Sauquoit, N.Y. — 10 points
- Zachary Cullen of Verona, N.Y. — 7 points
- Joel Lynch of Whitesboro, N.Y. — 7 points
“This consistent competitive performance at the state level showcases our students’ hard work and dedication,” said MVCC Professor Gabriel Melendez, Local Coordinator for the New York State Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges. “These outstanding results showcase the strength of MVCC’s STEM programs and the College’s commitment to academic excellence and student achievement.”
About NYSMATYC
The NYSMATYC Math League Contest is held twice a year, in the fall and spring, at two-year college campuses across New York State. Students take a timed exam consisting of approximately 20 challenging questions (80 points), with each college’s top five scores contributing to the team total. In the spring, the combined fall and spring scores determine the champion college for the academic year.