The MAAC was untouched by this round of realignment until January, when Monmouth announced its departure for the CAA, effective in 2022-23. ESPN's Pete Thamel reported on April 27 that current NEC member Mount Saint Mary's would depart for the MAAC in 2022-23, bringing the conference back to 11 members. Future look: Canisius, Fairfield, Iona, Manhattan, Marist, Mount Saint Mary's, Niagara, Quinnipiac, Rider, Saint Peter's, Siena