NEC Overtime! Pod: Recent Episodes
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Get the latest news from around the Northeast Conference! Interviews, NEC news updates and more from the NEC Overtime! Pod.
The NEC's Liam Plate talks with FDU's Ethan Ruffin on the latest edition of NEC On The Run! Ruffin talks about his experience in Eugene, Oregon at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships and what it was like competing against the best in the country in the high jump. The sophomore placed 7th in the high jump at the NCAA Championships with a personal best 2.19m jump.
The NEC's Ron Ratner talks with UMES graduate setter Kenyon Haynes on the latest edition of the NEC On The Run podcast. UMES men's volleyball is the first and only HBCU program competing in men's volleyball at the division I level. Haynes talks about how the program started, what brought the team together and led to an unbreakable bond, and how he got into volleyball in the first place.
UMES men's volleyball was featured in ESPN's "Why Not Us" series which you can watch on ESPN+.
NEC Tournament MVP Greg Gordon joined the podcast to discuss LIU’s men’s basketball title win, what LIU and the NEC mean to him, his fast-paced, high-flying playing style, and the journey that brought him to this moment.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico previews the 2026 NEC Women's Basketball Tournament! D'Amico breaks down every single matchup and gives all the key storylines to follow heading into the quarterfinals!
FDU sophomore guard Kailee McDonald joins the podcast this week! The Lowell, Mass. native talks about the team's amazing success over the last two years that include; back-to-back regular season titles, an NEC championship, and the Knights now owning the record for most consecutive NEC wins (35). McDonald also tells the NEC's Craig D'Amico when she got into basketball, what brought her to FDU, and what the Knights need to do in order to maintain their high level of success.
D'Amico gives his top three star plus some honorable mentions, takes a look at the NEC Tournament picture, and previews the final week of the regular season!
For maybe the final time in the 2025-26 season, Ron and Ryan are back to talk NEC men's basketball!
This week they are joined by NEC super fan and LIU graduate, Nelson Castillo. The three breakdown all four quarterfinal match-ups which take place on Friday at 7pm on NEC Front Row.
Wagner's Travis Gray joins the podcast this week! The graduate guard recaps the Seahawks' big PA sweep with wins over Mercyhurst and Saint Francis, his career-high 27 points against the Red Flash, and what brought him to Staten Island. The Syracuse, NY native also talks about how he has become a more well-rounded scorer with Wagner.
Ron and Ryan recap last week's results, look at the NEC Tournament picture, and gives some key story lines to watch.
Le Moyne's Ashley Buragas joins the show this week! The junior forward was just honored for reaching the 1,000 point plateau and was named an NEC Prime Performer this past week. Buragas talks with the NEC's Craig D'Amico about the Dolphins' five-game winning streak in the month of November, how she has integrated herself in the lineup, and how she fell in love with the game of basketball.
D'Amico gives his top three stars, talks about his top stories from the past week and gives us an update on the NEC standings as we head into the streatch run of the regular season.
New Haven junior guard Jabri Fitzpatrick joins the show this week! The North Brunswick, NJ native talks about the Chargers' big win over LIU, his impact in the victory, what goes into his defensive game, and his journey from New Jersey to Connecticut.
The NEC's Ron Ratner and Ryan Peters take a look at the NEC standings and look ahead to what potential tiebreakers could come into play for the seeding in the NEC tournament. Ron and Ryan also highlight their players to watch for, and look ahead to the upcoming slate of games.
Mercyhurst sophomore guard Cici Hernandez joins the podcast this week! The Bethlehem, PA native talks with the NEC's Craig D'Amico about the Lakers' success in conference play, her increased production on the team, and what drew her to Mercyhurst.
D'Amico recaps last week's results, gives his top three stars (plus some honorable mentions), takes a look at the NEC Tournament pictures, and looks ahead to the upcoming slate of games.
FDU graduate guard/forward Madlena Gerke joins the podcast this week! The Riga, Latvia native talks about joining the Knights' during their historic run, how basketball is different here in the states compared to back home in Latvia, and how the coaching staff has helped her since coming to Hackensack.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico recaps last week's results, gives his top stars of the week, and previews the upcoming slate of Valentine's Day games.
FDU's Taeshaud Jackson joins the podcast this week! Fresh off of being named the Influxer/NEC Men's Basketball Player of the Week, Jackson talks about the Knights having won 3 of their last 4 games, his rebounding prowess, what makes a good rebounder, and his journey from VMI to Northern Colorado to FDU.
Ron and Ryan take a peak at the ever-changing playoff picture, talk about their top stars, recap last week's results, and look ahead to some key matchups this weekend.
Join the NEC’s Craig D'Amico as he sits down with LIU women's basketball head coach Neil Harrow. They talk about his journey from East Kilbride, Scotland, to the United States which includes coaching at both the collegiate and professional levels. Harrow also gives us a look at his coaching philosophy, what the thought process was like when looking at the transfer portal, and what type of players he wanted to bring in. Harrow has led LIU to a 9-2 conference record, the program's best start in years.
Chicago State senior forward CJ Ray joins the guys on this week's episode of #NECMBB On The Run! The Four Oaks, NC native talks about his big 37-point game in the Cougars' win over Mercyhurst, his 3/4 court shot to beat the halftime buzzer, and his journey through the transfer portal that brought him over to the Windy City.
Ron and Ryan go over last week's results, takes a look at the postseason picture, give their top stars, and look ahead to this week's upcoming matchups.
Stonehill junior guard Brooke Paquette joins the podcast this week! The Hudson, NH native gives her assessment about how where the team is right now, her pursuit of 1,000 career points, and her leadership role on this year's squad.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico recaps the past week's results, gives his top three stars, and looks ahead to this week's slate of games as we cross the halfway point of conference play.
Mercyhurst's Bernie Blunt III joins the #NECMBB On The Run podcast this week! The graduate guard talks with Ron and Ryan about the Lakers' current three-game winning streak, how he has elevated his game in his second year in Erie, PA, and having to watch his father's videos from his playing days in high school and college.
Ron and Ryan also give their top players to watch out for, recap last week's results, and look ahead to some key matchups this coming weekend.
Chicago State's Keona McGee joins the podcast this week. After being named the Influxer/NEC Women's Basketball Player of the Week, the sophomore guard talks with the NEC's Craig D'Amico about her basketball journey, why she picked Chicago State and her big back-to-back 20-plus point games last week for the Cougars.
D'Amico also sits down with a bunch of Saint Francis University greats, Stacy Alexander (1992-96), Mary Markey (1994-98), and Beth Swink (2001-05). NEC Hall of Famer Jess Zinobile (1996-00) also joins the interview. D'Amico takes a walk down memory lane, talking with the four former student-athletes about the dominance of the Red Flash in NEC women's basketball.
As always, D'Amico also gives his top three stars, recaps the week that was, and looks ahead to the upcoming conference slate.
Le Moyne redshirt junior guard Trent Mosquera joins the podcast this week! The Boston, MA native, and New England Patriots fan talks about his battles with injury during his time at Le Moyne, being fully healthy, the Dolphins' big 83-77 win over previously undefeated LIU, and gives us his prediction for both the NFL's AFC Championship game and Super Bowl.
Ron and Ryan recap last week's results, give an update on the #NECMBB standings, and look ahead to the upcoming week of games.
FDU sophomore guard Ava Renninger joins the podcast this week! The Yardley, PA native talks about the Knights' 6-0 start in league play, a big win over previously undefeated LIU, team chemistry, and her role as a leader on the team in just her second season at FDU.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico recaps the amazing battle between the Knights and Sharks, gives his top three stars (plus some honorable mentions), and looks ahead to this week's slate as we are one-third of the way through conference play.
CCSU's Darin Smith Jr. joins the podcast this week! The redshirt sophomore forward speaks on the team chemistry as they currently sit in second place in the NEC with a 3-1 record, talks about the big non-conference wins over Boston College and Rutgers, and tells us about his development at CCSU over the years.
Ron and Ryan recap last weekend's results, look ahead to some key matchups this coming weekend, as well as some players to look out for.
Join the NEC’s Ron Ratner for the inaugural NEC Coach’s Call as he sits down with Stonehill men’s basketball head coach Chris Kraus. They discuss his journey from Stonehill player to head coach, his approach to Xs and Os and the use of analytics, building a program rooted in community and culture, developing student-athletes on and off the court, navigating roster construction, the challenges and opportunities of competing in the NEC, and what makes Stonehill a truly special place.
LIU senior forward Kadidia Toure joins the pod this week! The Silver Spring, MD native talks about her decision to come to LIU after playing at Arizona State the last two seasons, the team's 4-0 start (the program's first 4-0 start since 2002), and the chemistry of the team off the court translating to success on the court.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) goes around the league recapping the results from last week, listing his top three stars, and looking ahead to a potential matchup of unbeatens when LIU hosts FDU Saturday January 17th at 2pm.
It's the first #NECWBB On The Run podcast of 2026! New Haven senior forward Aniya McDonald-Perry joins the show this week. The Middletown, CT native discusses New Haven's 2-0 start to NEC play, her journey from being a cheerleader to hoopin' it up, and the Chargers' experience in D-I so far. The NEC's Craig D'Amico recaps opening weekend of league play, who to watch, and what stories to keep an eye on as the season progresses.
WE ARE BACK! On the first #NECMBB OTR podcast of 2026, LIU's Jamal Fuller joins to show. The graduate guard/forward talks about the Sharks' 2-0 start, including a big win over CCSU, his journey from Canada to play ball in the US, and being a forward who can also shoot the 3. Ron and Ryan recap non-conference play as well as look at plays to watch out for throughout conference play.
Central Connecticut' Isaiah DeLoatch joins the podcast this week! The senior offensive lineman talks about the dramatic 35-28 win over Mercyhurst to claim the Blue Devils' second consecutive NEC title and FCS playoff bid, their upcoming rematch with URI, and how he began as a hockey player before switching over to football.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico gives his top three stars, recaps the results from the final week of the regular season, and looks ahead to the FCS playoffs.
Duquesne redshirt senior running back Taj Butts joins the pod this week! The St. Louis, Missouri native racked up a career-high 254 rushing yards, the seventh most by an FCS running back this year, and three rushing touchdowns on just 14 carries for an exceptional 18.1 yard-per-rush average in Duquesne's 38-33 win over CCSU. Butts talks about the mindset of the Dukes going into the final game of the season, and how the team stays focused with a potential championship at stake.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico recaps a crazy week 12, gives a long list of stars from the past week, and previews the final week of NEC football for 2025.
Central Connecticut's Elijah Howard is BACK the podcast this week! The senior running back went off for 178 rushing yards and 2 rushing touchdown (including a 93-yard rushing touchdown) in the Blue Devils' 40-20 win over Stonehill last week. Howard talks with the NEC's Craig D'Amico about how CCSU has been able to turn it up heading into the final two weeks of the season, what thoughts went through his mind during his 93-yard rushing touchdown, and the team's mindset as they get set to play Duquesne on Saturday.
D'Amico runs down the week 11 results, gives his top three stars, and looks ahead to the week 12 slate including a big matchup between Central Connecticut and Duquesne on ESPN+.
Central Connecticut's Jack Stoll joins the pod this week! The senior linebacker was named the NEC Defensive Player of the Week after his performance in a 10-7 win over LIU where he blocked a potential game-tying field goal at the end of the game. Stoll talks with the NEC's Craig D'Amico about choosing football over wrestling, what led him to attend CCSU, and how the Blue Devils can repeat as NEC champions. D'Amico also gives his top three stars, looks at the standings as we approach the postseason, and recaps last week's results.
LIU running back O'Shawn Ross, Jr. joins the podcast this week! The Cocoa, Florida native talks about coming back from the same injury twice, what brought him to LIU, and what has led to his success on the ground this season. The NEC's Craig D'Amico also runs down the week 9 results, gives his top three stars of the week, and looks ahead to the week 10 slate.
Wagner running back Andre Hines Jr. joins the podcast this week! The graduate student talks about the team gelling together, preparing for the upcoming game against Duquesne, and his decision to come back home and play at Wagner. The NEC's Craig D'Amico talks about his top three stars, the upcoming schedule, and recaps last week's results.
Duquesne graduate quarterback Tyler Riddell joins the podcast this week! The Tampa, Florida native talks about finding Duquesne through the transfer portal, how the Dukes have performed this season, and the upcoming game against in-state rival Mercyhurst on Saturday. The NEC's Craig D'Amico gives his top three stars, reviews the week that was, and looks ahead to the upcoming slate.
Central Connecticut quarterback Brady Olson returns to the show! The senior talks about the Blue Devils' big overtime win against in-state rival Sacred Heart, what it takes to win a championship, and how the team can get back to top and claim a second-straight NEC title. The NEC's Craig D'Amico recaps week 6, tells us who caught his eye in week 6, and what to look for as we head into week 7 of NEC football.
Mercyhurst quarterback Adam Urena returns to the show as this week's guest! The graduate signal caller talks about the Lakers' tough non-conference schedule preparing them for conference play, his decision to come back for another year at Mercyhurst, and the upcoming game against LIU this Saturday on ESPN+. The NEC's Craig D'Amico recaps the week 5 results, lists his top three stars, and previews the week ahead.
Central Connecticut's Chris Jean joins the podcast this week. The redshirt freshman defensive back talks about what it was like to get a championship ring, how the Blue Devils have started this season, and gives some advice to young DBs who want to get to the college level. The NEC's Craig D'Amico runs through the week 4 results, gives us his top three stars, and looks ahead to the week 5 slate.
Stonehill quarterback Jack O'Connell joins the pod this week. The North Andover, Massachusetts native breaks down his touchdown pass on 4th & 21 against Maine, what is different about this year's Skyhawks team and his football journey to Easton. The NEC's Craig D'Amico recaps the results from week 3, gives his top three stars, and looks ahead to the week 4 slate.
This week, Craig sits down with LIU quarterback Luca Stanzani. The Clearwater, Florida native talks about the Sharks' big win over FBS member Eastern Michigan last Saturday, his relationship with fellow signal caller Ethan Greenwood, and what he has learned during his time at LIU. D'Amico talks about his top three stars, recaps the Week 2 results, gives his Mount Rushmore of running backs and looks ahead to the Week 3 schedule.
On this week's episode, Craig is joined by Saint Francis U preseason All-NEC linebacker Geno Calgaro. The sophomore from Canonsburg, PA talks with Craig about finally getting to play against someone other than his teammates, his football journey, and his time at Saint Francis. As always Craig gives his top three stars, previews the week ahead, and hits us with a new segment where he will go through his "Mount Rushmore" of each position every week.
WE ARE BACK! The NEC's Craig D'Amico kicks off the 2025 #NECFB season with New Haven quarterback AJ Duffy on this week's episode. The Chargers' signal caller talks about his football journey, his thoughts on New Haven moving from division two to division one, and where the team's mindset is as they kickoff the 2025 campaign at Marist on Friday. D'Amico also previews the upcoming slate of games and gives you some players to keep an eye on this season.
It's the final episode of #NECWBB On The Run for the 2024-2025 season! This week, Le Moyne graduate forward Haedyn Roberts joins the podcast. Roberts talks with the NEC's Craig D'Amico about her legacy at Le Moyne, how she fell in love with the game of basketball, and the team's mentality throughout the season. D'Amico gives his top three stars, recaps last week's results, and looks ahead to the final weekend of NEC play leading into the NEC tournament.
It's the season finale of #NECMBB On The Run! The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils clinched back-to-back regular season titles and the number one seed in the 2024-2025 NEC Tournament. On this week's episode, CCSU senior forward Abdul Momoh joins the podcast. The Carteret, NJ native tells Ron and Ryan how he has made improvements on his offensive game, maintaining his strength as a defensive force in the paint, and the recruitment process that brought him to New Britain.
FDU graduate forward Teneisia Brown joins the podcast this week. Brown talks about FDU clinching the 2024-2025 NEC regular season title, how she fell in love with the game of basketball, and the team's mindset as the currently undefeated Knights head toward the NEC tournament. The NEC's Craig D'Amico reviews last week's results, gives his top three stars of the week, and looks ahead to the upcoming slate and the impact on tournament seeding.
This week, the NEC's Craig D'Amico talks with Stonehill graduate forward Kylie Swider. The two talk about what has led the Skyhawks to an 8-3 conference record, Swider's moment of the year, and how her leadership has helped the program. D'Amico goes over last week's results, talks about FDU's pursuit of perfection, gives his top three stars, and goes over this week's matchups.
Stonehill sophomore forward Todd Brogna joins the podcast this week. Brogna chats with Ron and Ryan about the Skyhawks' improvement from last year to this year, the recent home sweep, and his role on the squad in his second year. As always, Ron and Ryan recap last week's results, highlight some players to keep an eye on, and look ahead to the upcoming slate of games as we get closer to the end of the regular season.
This week's guest is Mercyhurst junior forward Bailey Kuhns. The Mount Pleasant, PA native talks about the Lakers' transition to division one, how the team has bonded over the season, the biggest highlight of the season so far, and how she came to attend Mercyhurst. The NEC's Craig D'Amico recaps the results from last weekend, gives his top three stars, and looks ahead to the upcoming games.
Saint Francis U junior guard Riley Parker joins the podcast this week. The Mandurah, Australia native talks with the NEC's Ron Ratner and Ryan Peters about coming all the way from western Australia to Loretto, PA, his time playing junior college basketball at Cochise College in Arizona, and his dad coming to watch him play in a recent home game at LIU where Riley dropped a career-high 29 points. Ron and Ryan recap last week's games, mention some key players to watch, and preview the upcoming slate.
Saint Francis U head women’s basketball coach Keila Whittington joins the NEC’s Tyler Ingle for a wide-ranging podcast as part of the conference’s celebration of Black History Month. She reflects on her experience as a student-athlete at Dillard, the oldest HBCU in Louisiana, and the profound influence of Black coaches throughout her basketball journey. Whittington also discusses the importance of representation in coaching and why it’s vital for young athletes = especially young Black girls - to see Black women leading at the highest levels.
Central Connecticut graduate guard Belle Lanpher joins the podcast this week. Lanpher talks about sitting out for the first 10 games due to injury, what it was like to come back, and how the Blue Devils can continue their winning ways. As always, Craig D'Amico goes over the results from last week, gives his top three stars, and looks ahead to the upcoming league slate.
Mercyhurst graduate forward Jeff Planutis joins the podcast this week. The Hazelton, Pennsylvania native talks about the Lakers' transition to division I, the success the team has had in NEC play, and his decision to stay at Mercyhurst. Ron and Ryan recap last week's results, look at the NEC standings, and look ahead to some key matchups this weekend.
Chicago State freshman guard Aiyanna Culver joins the podcast this week. Culver talks about the transition from high school to college, how her teammates have enabled her to have success this season, and how she in love with the game of basketball. The NEC's Craig D'Amico gives his recap of last week's games, tells us his top three stars, and looks ahead to the upcoming slate of games.
Central Connecticut senior guard Jordan Jones joins the podcast this week. The Florence, South Carolina native tells us about his recruitment to CCSU, what has led to the team's success this season, and what the Blue Devils need to do in order to win the NEC title this season. The NEC's Ron Ratner and Ryan Peters recap last week's results, talk about some key players to watch, and look ahead to some big upcoming matchups.
The NEC's Tyler Ingle talks with Saint Francis U's freshmen Victor Payne and Jeremy Clayville and their parents about the influence they have on their basketball journey's. Susan Clayville (Steele) played for the FDU women's basketball team from 1988-1992 and Victor Payne was a member of the CCSU men's basketball team from 1996-2000.
Wagner senior guard Zaire Williams joins the podcast this week. The NEC's Ron Ratner and Ryan Peters talk with Williams about his leadership role on the team, what it will take for Wagner to win the NEC title this season, and just how tough head coach Donald Copeland's practices are. Ratner and Peters also recap last week's results and give us some key matchups to lookout for heading into the weekend.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico sits down with FDU graduate guard Abaigeal Babore. The Merchantville, NJ native talks about her expanded role on the team this season, the team emphasis on defense, and the Knights' 5-0 start in conference play. As always, D'Amico also recaps last week's results, gives his top three stars, and previews the upcoming slate.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico talks with Saint Francis U junior guard Marissa Shelton this week. Shelton talks about the Red Flash's young squad, how the team has improved from last year to this year, and how she ended up in Loretto. D'Amico also recaps all the action from last week, gives us his top three stars of the, and looks ahead to some key matchups on this week's slate.
This week Ron and Ryan talk with talk with LIU senior guard Terell Strickland. The Tampa, Florida native talks about the team's success in league play this season, what it meant to play on the same team as his brother, and what parts of his game have been influenced by his father, All-NBA point guard and member of the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame Rod Strickland.
Ron and Ryan also recap the results from the past week, talk about legendary coach Tom Green, and preview some key games this weekend.
Ron Ratner and Ryan Peters are back for another season of NEC Men's Basketball On The Run! This week the two talk about key non-conference wins, the first week of NEC play, and the players to keep an eye on as league play gets under way. This week, FDU sophomore guard Terrence Brown talks with Ratner and Peters. Brown talks about his early season success, what brought him to FDU, and how FDU can with the Northeast Conference championship this season.
We are back with another season of NEC Women's Basketball On The Run! The NEC's Craig D'Amico recaps the first week of conference play, gives his three stars, and previews the upcoming slate of games. D'Amico also talks with Stonehill senior guard Sharn Hayward about Stonehill's 2-0 start in league play as well as Hayward's confidence from behind the arc.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico is back for the final episode of #NECFB On The Run for the 2024 season, including a full breakdown of CCSU's 21-14 win over Duquesne in last Saturday's winner-take-all game for the NEC AQ bid to the FCS playoffs. D'Amico talks with CCSU's Christopher Jean in the Provident Bank Commitment to Success Spotlight. Jean, the NEC Defensive Rookie of the Year, tied an NEC single-game record with three interceptions in the win. Jean reflects on the victory, reveals a very special message he received after the game and looks ahead to CCSU's showdown with URI in Saturday's playoff matchup.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico is back for the penultimate episode of #NECFB On The Run. It has all come down to the final game of the season as Duquesne (5-0) travels to Central Connecticut (4-1) to battle for the NEC's automatic bid to the FCS Playoffs. This week D'Amico talks with Central Connecticut defensive lineman Dan Toatley and Duquesne wide receiver Tedy Afful about the de facto championship game and what each team needs to do in order to pull out the victory. Duquense and CCSU kickoff on Saturday, November 23 at 12pm on NEC Front Row.
The NEC’s Tyler Ingle caught up with CCSU graduate student Brooke Morabito, who recently won the NEC women’s cross country individual title to lead the Blue Devils to their eight conference crown. Morabito went on to make history as only the second women’s runner in NEC annals to secure an at-large berth to the NCAA Cross Country Championships, set for November 23 in Madison, WI.
We are back for another week of NEC football! The NEC's Craig D'Amico talks with Central Connecticut quarterback Brady Olson. The junior talks about what is working well for the Blue Devils after back-to-back conference wins, how CCSU can win the NEC title, and what brought him to come to New Britain. D'Amico also runs down last week's results, gives his top three stars, and previews the week ahead.
On this week's episode, the NEC's Craig D'Amico talks with Robert Morris quarterback Anthony Chiccitt. The redshirt senior talks about the Colonials returning to the Northeast Conference for football and the team's success so far this season. The Pennsylvania native also sheds some light on his recruitment to RMU and tells us what his team needs to do in order to knock off Duquesne in a battle of NEC unbeatens on Saturday. D'Amico gives us his biggest headlines from last week, tells us his top three stars, and looks ahead to the upcoming slate of games.
Craig D'Amico talks with Duquesne wide receiver Joey Isabella on this week's episode. Isabella discusses his connection with quarterback Darius Perrantes, and the Dukes' success this season. Duquesne currently sits at 3-0 in NEC play and has won five-straight games. D'Amico also gives his top three stars, reviews the results from week 9, and looks ahead to the week 10 schedule.
On this week's episode the NEC's Craig D'Amico talks with LIU quarterback Ethan Greenwood and wide receiver Michael Love. The two Sharks talk about LIU's multi-faceted offense, how they fell in love with the game of football, and what drew them to LIU. D'Amico also runs over the week 8 results, tells us his top three stars of the week, and previews the week 9 schedule. LIU hosts Central Connecticut on Saturday October 26th at 12 pm. The game can be watched on ESPN+, NEC Front Row, NESN 360, SportsNet Pittsburgh, and YES.
On this week's episode, the NEC's Craig D'Amico talks with Central Connecticut running back Elijah Howard. The junior discusses CCSU's win over Mercyhurst, what it was like growing up with brothers playing football, and the team's success running the ball this season. D'Amico runs through the week 7 results, gives his top three stars of the week, and looks ahead to the week 8 schedule.
SAAC Advisors Gabe Punzalan (FDU) and Bridget Burke (Stonehill) joined the NEC’s Adrian Barajas to share the initiatives being implemented on their campuses to level the playing field for student-athletes, coaches and administrators from historically under served communities.
This week the NEC's Craig D'Amico talks with Duquesne's Darius Perrantes. The senior quarterback was named the NEC Offensive Player of the Week after throwing five touchdowns and rushing for another in the Dukes' 47-21 win over LIU. Perrantes talks about Duquesne's win over then No. 20 Youngstown State back in September, and tells us what Duquesne needs to do in order to repeat as NEC champion. D'Amico also goes over the week six results, gives his top three stars, and previews the week seven slate.
This week the NEC's Craig D'Amico talks with Stonehill senior linebacker Matthew DeVirgilio and Wagner graduate linebacker Justin Reilly. In addition to the upcoming TV matchup between Wagner and Stonehill, DeVirgilio talks about being named to the Allstate/AFCA Good Works Team and how important it is to make a positive impact on his community. Reilly talks about Wagner's success on defense so far this season and what the Seahawks need to do to come away with a win on Saturday. D'Amico also goes over the week 5 results, gives his top three stars of the week, and previews the week 6 slate.
This week, the NEC's Craig D'Amico talks with Robert Morris running back Tyvon Edmonds Jr. about his transfer to the Colonials and what drew him to Moon Township. Craig also goes over the week 4 results, gives his top three stars of the week and previews the week 5 slate.
On this week's episode, the NEC's Craig D'Amico talks with Duquesne running back JaMario Clements about the Dukes' big 28-25 win over No. 20 Youngstown State. Clements ran for 204 yards and a touchdown. D'Amico goes recaps all the games from week 3, gives his three stars of the week, and previews the week 4 slate.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico recaps the biggest stories from around NEC football, including Saint Francis U getting the program's first-ever win over and FBS opponent. Saint Francis U quarterback Jeff Hoenstine joins the podcast as this week's guest and talks about being named the starter, getting the win, and his journey to joining the Red Flash. As always, D'Amico also gives his top three stars, and previews the week ahead.
Week 1 is in the books! The NEC's Craig D'Amico recaps the results from the first week in #NECFB, gives his three stars of the week, and talks with Mercyhurst quarterback Adam Urena on this week's podcast. Urena talks about his love for football, how he ended up at Mercyhurst, and what the Lakers can expect at the division I level.
The NEC’s Ron Ratner recently connected with FDU track and field star Salif Mane, a 7-time NCAA All-American who recently graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering. Mane, the reigning U.S. national champion and 2024 Olympic finalist in the triple jump, reflected on his incredible journey from FDU to the global stage and shared his thoughts on what lies ahead.
We are back! It's football season and that means the return of the #NECFB On The Run podcast! The NEC's Craig D'Amico kicks off the NEC football season by talking about what to look for from each team, some key matchups throughout the season, and he sits down with Duquesne defensive lineman Kevin Kurzinger to talk about what Duquesne needs to do in order to repeat as NEC champions.
The NEC's Adrian Barajas and the NEC SAAC Co-chairs, Wagner's Ally Meehan and Stonehill's Reilly Johnston,thank dive into a two-part discussion on mental health best practices. In part one the student-athletes share personal experiences then transitions into a review of the updated NCAA mental health best practices in part two.
On this episode, Craig D'Amico talks with Wagner senior guard Julia Fabozzi. The Staten Island native talks about the season, battling for a playoff spot, and her recovery from an injury that almost took away her senior year. D'Amico gives his top three stars of the week, runs down the top headlines from last, and looks ahead to the final regular season contests as the NEC Tournament picture comes into focus.
This week, Craig D'Amico talks with Merrimack graduate guard Jayme DeCesare. The Warriors have won their last four games and DeCesare talks about the team's recent success and how that can translate to the postseason. D'Amico also gives his top three stars, talks about NEC play on leap day, and previews the week ahead.
On this week's episode, Ron and Ryan talk with Stonehill sophomore guard Tony Felder. The Brockton, Massachusetts native talks about what it means to him to be playing college basketball so close to home and sheds some light on the leadership skills he has picked up throughout his basketball career.
On this week's episode, Ron and Ryan talk with FDU' Ansley Almonor. The junior forward tells us his favorite moment from the historical win over Purdue in the NCAA Tournament last year, and shares his thoughts on how that experience plays into the Knights' success this season.
On this week's episode, the NEC's Craig D'Amico talks with Saint Francis U freshman guard Kendall Carruthers about the success she's having in her first year of college hoops. D'Amico also gives his top three stars of the week, recaps last week's biggest headlines, and looks ahead to the ever-changing postseason picture.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico talks with sensational sophomore guard Ny'Ceara Pryor of Sacred Heart. Pryor talks about some memorable moments from her young collegiate career, the importance of being a student-athlete, and her work in the community with her backpack initiative. D'Amico also gives his three stars of the week and looks at the ever-changing playoff picture.
This week the NEC's Ron Ratner and Ryan Peters talk with Wagner junior guard Tahron Allen about the team's win over FDU and his decision to transfer to Wagner from Monmouth. Ratner and Peters also look at the standings and talk about the teams poised to host an NEC postseason game. Ron and Ryan also take a look at the NEC playoff picture.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico talks with Central Connecticut sophomore guard Samora Watson about her journey to Central Connecticut and what the Blue Devils need to do in order to grab a top-4 spot in the NEC tournament. D'Amico also gives his top three stars, shares some amazing stats, and previews the week ahead in NEC women's basketball.
This week, Ron Ratner and Ryan Peters talk with Merrimack sophomore guard Jordan Derkack about his role as a leader on the team in only his second season. Ron and Ryan give an update on the NEC standings and preview what could be a big weekend in finding out who the contenders are as we get closer to the postseason.
On this week's episode, the NEC's Craig D'Amico talks with FDU senior guard Abby Conklin about her role as a leader for the Knights and what the defending regular season champs need to do to be on top again this season. As always, D'Amico runs down the top headlines from last week, gives his three stars of the week, and previews the week ahead.
This week, Ron and Ryan talk with Le Moyne graduate guard Kaiyem Cleary. A native of England, Cleary talks about how originally being recruited by head coach Nate Champion before he attended college led to his decision to attend Le Moyne for his final year of eligibility. Ron and Ryan also talk about the NEC standings, give their thoughts on upcoming games, and their top players from last week's games.
This week, the NEC's Craig D'Amico talks with LIU junior forward Amaya Dowdy about her shot block prowess and how the Sharks can carry the momentum from a 2-0 weekend throughout the rest of conference play. As always D'Amico runs down the upcoming slate of games, recaps the results from last week, and gives his top three stars.
On this week's episode, Ron and Ryan talk with Sacred Heart graduate guard Joey Reilly who talks about his journey to Sacred Heart and what the Pioneers expect from this season. Ron and Ryan also talk about their players to watch and preview some big matchups heading into Thursday.
On this week's episode, the NEC's Craig D'Amico talks with Stonehill junior guard Sharn Hayward about her record setting night against Wagner. D'Amico also talks about Le Moyne's 3-0 start to league play, gives his three stars, and previews the week ahead in NEC women's hoops.
On this week's episode, Ron and Ryan talk catch you up on all the news and notes from around NEC men's basketball. The two discuss Central Connecticut's 3-0 start in conference play, upcoming games, and they talk with CCSU graduate forward Allan Jeanne-Rose about the Blue Devils' success this season.
For the first time in 2024, the NEC's Craig D'Amico brings you all the news and notes from around NEC women's basketball. On this week's episode, D'Amico talks with Le Moyne graduate guard Lytoya Baker about the Dolphins' transition to division I and how she fell in love with the game of basketball. As always, Craig gives you his top three stars, talks about the state of league play, and previews the week ahead.
It's the first episode of the 2023-24 season! Ron and Ryan are back to keep you posted on all things NEC men's basketball. This week they talk with LIU graduate guard Tai Strickland about the Sharks' 2-0 start in conference play. Ron and Ryan also preview the week ahead and talk about some players catching their eyes.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico talks with Duquesne quarterback Darius Perrantes about the Dukes clinching the regular season title and the NEC's automatic bid to the FCS playoffs. D'Amico previews the matchup between Duquesne and Youngstown State and gives you his three starts of the week for a final time this season.
Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Tesslyn Helms, a standout Saint Francis U distance runner and the runner-up at the 2023 NEC Cross Country Championship. She captivatingly shares her story, one that includes overcoming adversity, the gratitude she feels for her support system and the heartfelt reaction to her experience at the NEC meet.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico talks with NFL Draft Bible's Ric Serritella about the upcoming Merrimack/Duquesne matchup to decide the NEC's champion and representative in the FCS Playoffs. D'Amico also gives his top three stars of the week and breaks down the big game between the Warriors and the Dukes coming up on Saturday.
This week the NEC's Craig D'Amico talks with Merrimack's Donovan Wadley. The multi-faceted playmaker talks about what the Warriors focus is heading into week 10 and gives us insight as to what makes him so explosive on offense.
Le Moyne’s Olivia Snell shares her story as a student-athlete with chronic illness. Listen to her moving words on how she fights an everyday battle to overcome living with lupus, the support system she has built around her and how she is proactive in being an advocate for those with chronic illnesses.
We are in the final month of Northeast Conference football action which means we will crown a champion! This week, Craig talks with LIU tight end Owen Glascoe about his throwing touchdowns and the Sharks' 24-23 comeback win over CCSU last week!
This week, the NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) talks with Central Connecticut defensive back Kimal Clark about his big defensive game in a 17-3 road win at Wagner. D'Amico also previews this week's matchups including a big Thursday night clash on CBS Sports Network between LIU and CCSU.
The NEC’s Lisa Archbald and Alexis Watson discuss “A Shared Responsibility” as part of day 3 of 2023 #NCAAInclusion week.
On this week’s edition of #NECFB On The Run, the NEC’s Craig D’Amico previews a full slate of conference games and talks with Duquesne quarterback Darius Perrantes about Duquesne’s success in conference play.
As part of NCAA Inclusion Week, the NEC's Adrian Barajas sits down with Sacred Heart Assistant Athletics Director for Student Athlete Support Services Jack Pinho. On the podcast, Pinho talks about the DE&I initiatives and the significant role they have played on the Sacred Heart campus.
After week long hiatus, the NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) is back with the latest news and notes for NEC football. This week Craig previews the prime time matchup between Wagner and Saint Francis U Thursday night on CBS Sports Network and talks with Saint Francis U linebacker Carter Glassmyer about what the Red Flash can do to get back on top of the NEC standings.
On this week's episode, Craig talks about the race to the #NECFB title, previews this week's conference matchups, and talks with Sacred Heart running back Malik Grant about the Pioneers' big win over preseason favorite Saint Francis U. Grant also gives us his best Taylor Swift impression.
Conference play is starting to heat up! This week Craig talks with Wagner senior Linebacker Junior Wily about the Seahawks' big 17-10 road win over Sacred Heart on Saturday and how the team can build upon that success. Craig also previews two big conference clashes this weekend and gives his three stars from last week.
Week two is in the books and Craig D'Amico is back to preview week three of NEC football. On this week's episode, Craig talks with Stonehill running back Jermaine Corbett about the team's 33-30 victory at Central Connecticut and what the Skyhawks need to do to keep the momentum going for the rest of conference play.
Craig D'Amico wraps up week one of Northeast Conference football action and looks ahead to week two. D'Amico talks with Central Connecticut quarterback C.J. Duell, and previews the first conference game of the season between Stonehill and CCSU.
Craig D'Amico wraps up week one of Northeast Conference football action and looks ahead to week two. D'Amico talks with Central Connecticut quarterback C.J. Duell, and previews the first conference game of the season between Stonehill and CCSU.
Craig D'Amico is back for the 2023 season of Northeast Conference football! Craig kicks of the 2023 campaign by looking at the preseason poll, some players to watch, and looks ahead to some key matchups late in the season. Saint Francis U offensive lineman Seth Osborne stops by to chat with Craig about what it will take for the Red Flash to repeat as NEC champions and more.
The NEC's Adrian Barajas talks with the leadership of the Northeast Conference's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee about transitioning back to campus after being home for the summer.
The NEC's Adrian Barajas talks with the leadership of the Northeast Conference's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee about the role sports plays in being a student-athlete and why they choose to join SAAC.
It's the final episode of the season! On this week's show, Craig D'Amico talks with FDU senior Sierra DeAngelo about the Knights' journey to a second-straight regular season title and what they must do to finish the job. D'Amico also looks at the standings and the seeding implications of a couple games on Thursday night!
It's the final episode of the 2023 #NECMBB season! This week Ron and Ryan talk with SHU forward Nico Galette and take a look at the NEC standings as we head into the final weekend of the regular season.
On the penultimate episode of #NECWBB On The Run, the NEC's Craig D'Amico talks with CCSU guard Belle Lanpher. D'Amico also talks about a couple teams that could clinch the regular season title this weekend, and does a heat check on not three, but FOUR players!
This week Craig D'Amico talks with FDU guard Madeline Selvaggi about the Knights' 10-1 conference record and their quest for a second consecutive regular season title. D'Amico also gives an update on the NEC standings, and gives his top three stars from last week!
This week Ron and Ryan talk with Stonehill's Andrew Sims about the success the Skyhawks have enjoyed this season and their current status of first place in the NEC standings. As usual, the two give an update on the standings, preview the week ahead, and talk about some players heating up!
The NEC's Adrian Barajas talks with Central Connecticut head men's basketball coach Pat Sellers and Stonehill men's basketball senior guard Shamir Johnson about black history in the NEC back when Sellars was a student-athlete and what can be done to educate everyone on the subject.
On this week's episode, the NEC's Craig D'Amico talks with Merrimack guard Kaylee Thomas about the Warriors' recent success. D'Amico also gives an update on the standings as we get closer to the NEC tournament and tells us his top three stars from last week.
This week's guest on NEC On The Run is Merrimack forward Jordan Minor. Ron and Ryan talk to Jordan about the team's upward tick in the NEC standings and how he has improved his passing game over the years. The two also talk about this week's schedule and what some of the results could mean for the NEC tournament.
Ron Ratner and Ryan Peters talk about LIU, FDU, and SFBK in this week's 3-Point Shot. The two also talk with St. Francis Brooklyn's Tedrick Wilcox Jr. about the Terriers' move up the standings after a 2-0 week. Ratner and Peters give their players who are heating up and talk about CCSU's growth over the course of the season.
Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) is back once again to bring you all the news and notes from around NEC women's basketball! This week Craig talks with FDU star forward Chloe Wilson about her basketball journey and what FDU needs to do to stay amongst the top teams in the NEC this season. D'Amico also previews the week ahead and gives you his top three stars of the week!
The NEC's Adrian Barajas talks with Wagner's Ally Meehan and Saint Francis U's Julia Breneman about the advancement of women's sports and what can be improved upon going forward.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) runs down the latest results from NEC women's basketball on this edition of #NECWBB On The Run. D'Amico also gives his top three stars of the week and previews the week ahead!
Ron Ratner and Ryan Peters talk with Stonehill graduate guard Isaiah Burnett on this week's #NECMBB On The Run podcast. Ratner and Peters also give their top three players from last week, and give you their games to watch this coming week,
This week Ron and Ryan talk with FDU's Grant Singleton about the Knights' 5-0 conference start and his relationship with coach Tobin Anderson throughout his playing career. They guys also give you their top three players of the week and preview the upcoming games!
This week the NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) talks with redshirt junior guard Alex Cowan of Wagner. D'Amico also gives an update on the NEC standings and previews two key matchups heading into week 3 of conference action!
The NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) returns for the 2nd episode of #NECWBB On The Run! This week he runs through his top three headlines, looks at three players who are heating up, and talks with St. Francis Brooklyn senior guard Alyssa Fisher.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) and Ryan Peters (@pioneer_pride) are back once again to bring you all the news and notes around NEC men's basketball! This week they talk about some teams at the top of the standings and talk with Saint Francis U redshirt junior forward Josh Cohen about how he improved his game in the off season and what has led to the Red Flash's 3-0 start in conference play.
Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) is back for another season of #NECWBB On The Run! This week he talks with SHU's Ny'Ceara Pryor, gives an update on where teams stand after the first week of conference play and previews the week ahead in #NECWBB!
The NEC's Ron Ratner and Ryan Peters are back for another season of #NECMBB On The Run! The duo bring new segments and this week they talk with CCSU's Kellen Amos about his performance for the Blue Devils last week.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the NEC’s Adrian Barajas sat down with CCSU women’s track & field athlete Emily Fedor to discuss the evolution of women’s sports, current events, and the future of Title IX.
For the final time this season, the NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CragiCD13) is back for another episode of #NECFB on the Run! This week Craig talks about SFU's dominating win at Merrimack to claim the NEC regular season title, interview SFU quarterback Cole Doyle about the team's success this season and previews their matchup with Delaware in the FCS Playoffs.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) talks with the NEC's rushing leader, CCSU's Nasir Smith, about his football journey and his success on the ground this season. D'Amico also previews the week 12 matchups including the big one between Saint Francis U and Merrimack to decide the NEC regular season champion!
On this week’s episode of #NECFB On The Run, the NEC’s Craig D’Amico (@CraigCD13) talks with LIU freshman quarterback Luca Stanzani about the team’s recent success. D’Amico also recaps the results from week 10 and looks ahead to a de facto championship game between Saint Francis U and Merrimack on November 19.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) comes back for week 10 of NEC football! This week he talks with Saint Francis U quarterback Cole Doyle about the teams big win over defending champion Sacred Heart. D'Amico also gives an update on the standings, tells you his three stars of the week and previews the matchups for week 10.
We are back! The NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) previews a full week 9 slate, sits down with Wagner quarterback Nick Kargman, and gives us his 3 stars of the week on this edition of the #NECFB On The Run.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) is back again to bring you all the news and notes from Northeast Conference football. This week D'Amico talks with Sacred Heart quarterback Marquez McCray about the team's performance over the last three games.
On Day 2 of #NCAAInclusion Week, the NEC’s Adrian Barajas sat down with LIU women's water polo player Julia Zebak, and St. Francis Brooklyn women's track & field athlete Aaliyah Walker to discuss what Allyship means to them.
On Day 1 of #NCAAInclusion Week, the NEC’s Adrian Barajas sat down with Wagner tennis player Jai Karan, Sacred Heart ice hockey player Paige McNeil and LIU men’s soccer player Julian Quaresima to explore their intersectional identities, perspectives and experiences.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico sets the stage for week 7 of Northeast Conference Football! This week Craig talks with Merrimack quarterback Gavin McCusker and running back Victor Dawson about their big win against Duquesne. D'Amico also gives his three stars of the week and previews all three matchups for week 7.
The NEC’s Adrian Barajas hosts a Hispanic Heritage Month panel with LIU’s women’s lacrosse student-athlete Catherine Robles and Wagner baseball student-athlete DiMaggio Cazares to share their experiences and celebrate their heritage.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) returns to preview week six of Northeast Conference football! This week, D'Amico talks to Stonehill running back Jermaine Corbett about the Skyhawks' big win over Duquesne and looks ahead to the week six slate.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico recently sat down with former Duquesne lineman and current WWE NXT superstar Roman Macek. D'Amico talks to Macek about his time at Duquesne and his amazing journey to the WWE.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) talks with Sacred Heart quarterback Marquez McCray about the team's big come from behind victory over Dartmouth on Saturday. D'Amico also gives his three stars of the week and previews the week five slate.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) talks about some Warriors who have been stepping their game up as of late and gets a visit from a Red Flash receiver who is blowing past the competition.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) runs down his top six headlines, gives his three stars of the week, talks with Sacred Heart running back Malik Grant, and previews Week 3 of #NECFB action on the latest edition of On The Run!
The NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) is back for another week of #NECFB action! In this week's episode Craig recaps week one, gives you his three stars, talks with Stonehill College running back Jarel Washington, and runs down the week two slate!
The NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) is here to kickoff the 2022 NEC Football season! On this week's episode of #NECFB On The Run Craig gives his six headlines as we go into the first week of games, sits down with Duquesne quarterback Joe Mischler, and runs down the week 1 slate.
The NEC's Sarah Boissonneault (@NECsports) recently sat down with LIU alum and 2016 Olympic medalist Brendon Rodney (@RodneyGetEm). Rodney talks about his time spent competing on the world's stage, what it's like to race against Usain Bolt, how his time at LIU prepared him for life after college and much more.
As part of the league’s Champions for Change platform and to celebrate Pride Month, the NEC’s Adrian Barajas (he/him) talks with Wagner’s AG Carhart (them/they) on the latest NEC Overtime! podcast. Carhart talks about the journey of finding themselves, the importance of their older sister as a role model, and how supportive AG’s team and coach have been to help with their journey.
The NEC's Sarah Boissonneault (@NECsports) talks with newly appointed NEC SAAC Co-Chair Peyton Blain from Saint Francis U. Blain talks about the NEC adding men's volleyball for the 2022-2023 season, the community service his team has performed in Loretto, and what he looks forward to doing during his time as NEC SAAC Co-Chair.
The NEC's Adrian Barajas (@NECsports) talks with newly hired FDU women's head volleyball coach David Nguyen (@FDUKnights) as the NEC celebrates Asian America Pacific Islander Month. Nguyen talks about his experience coming to America at a young age, reflects on what his heritage means to him, and his volleyball career.
NEC's Sarah Boissonneaault talks with FDU bowler Jenna Henderson about making it to the NCAA Final Four and what it means to be an FDU Knight.
To celebrate International Students Week, the NEC’s Adrian Barajas sat down with FDU basketball player Oscar Berry (Australia), FDU track and field student-athlete Dominyka Leskauskaite (Lithuania) and Merrimack soccer player Faisal Bajunaid (Saudi Arabia) to highlight the diverse countries and cultures represented in our conference.
NEC Communications Assistant Adrian Barajas sits down with FDU track and field athlete, Salif Mane. Listen as they talk about Salif's accomplishments and what inspires him.
On regular season finale, the NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) talks to FDU's Madeline Selvaggi about the team's success this season. D'Amico also gives his three stars of the week and previews the last week of #NECWBB play before the tournament begins.
The NEC's Ryan Peters (@pioneer_pride) fills in for Ron Ratner as host this week. Peters previews the NEC Tournament alongside guest analyst Merrimack's Jordan Minor.
NEC Creative Director Chris Horton talks with CCSU men's head basketball coach Patrick Sellers, Wagner women's assistant coach Samera Marsh, and Wagner women's basketball player Drayah Heyward about the intersections of black culture and basketball.
On today's episode, the NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) talks to Sacred Heart's Sonia Smith. D'Amico also gives his three stars of the week and gives you the rundown on all things #NECWBB as we head towards the end of the regular season.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) and Ryan Peters (@pioneer_pride) talk to Wagner graduate guard Elijah Ford on this week's podcast. Ratner and Peters talk about a variety of topics as we head into the final week of the regular season including the seeding implications of this weekend's games.
On today's episode, the NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) talks to Sacred Heart alum and current NEC women's basketball color commentator Tykera Carter about her time at SHU and what she is doing professionally. D'Amico also gives his three stars of the week and gives you the rundown on all things #NECWBB.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) and Ryan Peters (@pioneer_pride) talk to Merrimack junior forward Jordan Minor on this week's podcast. Ratner and Peters give you an extended episode this week with a free flowing conversation about NEC men's basketball.
On today's episode, the NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) talks to reigning NEC Player of the Year Mount St. Mary's graduate Kendall Bresee. D'Amico also talks about FDU's continued hot streak, gives you his three stars and talks home court advantage in NEC women's basketball this season.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) and Ryan Peters (@pioneer_pride) talk to Bryant junior guard Charles Pride his 38.0 points per game scored over two games last week. Ratner and Peters give their under the radar and star watch players for the week and preview two big TV games coming up on Thursday.
On today's episode, the NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) talks to Saint Francis U senior forward Jada Dapaa about the Red Flash winning as of late and her rebounding success. D'Amico also gives you his biggest headlines from last week, talks about his three stars of the week and previews two big games coming up.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) and Ryan Peters (@pioneer_pride) talk to FDU sophomore forward John "Mikey" Square, Jr. about the Knights' play as of late. Ratner and Peters give and update on the three teams who are separating themselves from the pack, and preview the week ahead in NEC men's basketball.
On today's episode, the NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) talks to FDU graduate forward Madison Stanley about the Knights' success in conference play. D'Amico also gives you his biggest headlines from last week, talks about his three stars of the week and an amazing stat involving Sacred Heart and Saint Francis U.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) and Ryan Peters (@pioneer_pride) talk to Mount St. Mary's senior forward Mezie Offurum about the Mountaineers' play as of late. Ratner and Peters also give you their Under the Radar and Star Watch players of the week.
On today's episode, the NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) talks to St. Francis Brooklyn junior guard Isabella Posset about the winning streak the Terriers are on and what the team has to do to continue its winning ways. D'Amico also gives you his biggest headlines from last week, talks about his three stars of the week as well as a couple of milestones.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) and Ryan Peters (@pioneer_pride) had a lot to talk about this week and on this episode the two talk to SHU's Aaron Clarke about how his game has evolved over the course of his career. Ratner and Peters also talk about teams on the rise and a couple of New York based student-athletes who are stepping up on the court.
NEC Communications Assistant Sarah Fisher talks with SFU women basketball player Jada Dapaa about what she speaks up for.
On today's episode, the NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) talks headlines from last week, gives you his three stars, and talks with Wagner senior guard Zhaneia Thybulle about the team's unbeaten record in conference play.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) and Ryan Peters (@pioneer_pride) return for episode 2 of NEC On the Run. On this episode the two talk to Alex Morales of Wagner about Seahawks' overtime win against Bryant, a Mountaineer climbing up to the peak, and a Shark making a splash from downtown.
NEC Communications Assistant Sarah Fisher talks with SHU Football player Myles Talley, and SHU WLAX player Mikala Eacrett about Every Heart is Sacred, an initiative they founded to promote social change.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) and Ryan Peters (@pioneer_pride) are back to bring you all you need to know about NEC men's basketball! On this episode they talk about some teams who have stood out so far this season, a couple of freshmen blue devils making noise, and a pioneer big man who is stepping up for SHU.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) is back to bring you all you need to know about NEC women's basketball! On this episode he brings everyone up to speed on where teams stand early in conference season, talks about a Pioneer on the rise, and much more.
The NEC's Sarah Fisher talks to Angie Rafter and Sarah Ciszek about the impact Title IX has had on their lives and what still needs to be done to bring gender equity to the college sports landscape.
The NEC's Craig D'Amcio (@CraigCD13) sits down with Mary Burke (@coach_mlburke) to talk about her playing days at Providence College and what led to her getting into coaching.
NEC's Communication Assistant Sarah Fisher sits down with Merrimack Women's Swimmer Cailin Currie about International Day of People with Disabilities, well as her experiences and her journey to the 2016 & 2020 Paralympics.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) talks with FDU's Mike Holloway, Jr. and SHU's Sean Hoehn about their time as student-athletes in the Northeast Conference and what brought them back to the coaching staffs at their respective institutions.
NEC's Sarah Fisher talks with student athletes, MSM's Connor McMahon and WAG's Ally Meehan about the importance of voting and voting rights.
NEC's Sarah Fisher sits down with NEC Student-Athletes as they talk about their experience and celebrate their heritage.
NEC's Sarah Fisher sits down with NEC Student-Athletes to talk about the current fight for Cuba's independence.
First Point Volleyball co-founder John Speraw, who also serves as head coach of the USA Men’s National Team and UCLA Men’s Volleyball, and Marin Gjaja, Vice Chairman and President of First Point’s Board Executive Committee, weigh in on the NEC’s announcement of men’s volleyball as its 25th championship sport. The NEC welcomed First Point Volleyball Foundation as an official corporate partner in the presentation of NEC men’s volleyball through the 2024-25 season.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) talks to Mount St. Marys' new head women's basketball coach, Antoine White, about his time as an assistant with the Mountaineers and what the team will look like under his leadership.
NEC Communications Assistant, Morgan Turner sits down with former NEC SHU football player and current SHU E-Sports Graduate Assistant, Thomas Kourebanas on his short documentary depicting the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on student athletes and their mental health.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) sits down to chat with CCSU head men's basketball coach Pat Sellers about his journey back to the NEC.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) sits down to chat with CCSU head men's basketball coach Pat Sellers about his journey back to the NEC.
NEC's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisor Alexis Watson, talks with NEC Communications Assistant Morgan Turner on her identity as part of the LGBTQ+ community and the importance of visibility in the world of athletics and beyond.
NEC's Ralph Ventre (@NECRalph) sits down with former Mount St. Mary's Baseball player Eric Smith. Here they discuss many different topics including life as a student athlete, and his run as an assistant coach winning the 2008 NEC Baseball championship.
NEC's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisor Alexis Watson, talks with SFU women's lacrosse player Elyssa Enrique, MSM's swimmer Thomas De Xavier, and CCSU men's soccer player Kyle Halehale about what their heritage means to them.
NEC's Ralph Ventre (@NECRalph) sits down with former CCSU Softball player Laura Messina. Here they discuss many different topics including her two championship wins, life as a student-athlete, and what it's like being a coach.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NEChoopsRon) talks with Sacred Heart alum Alissa Tarsi about her time at SHU and what it has been like to be on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NEC women's basketball color analyst takes part in the NEC's Developing Women Leaders podcast series.
It's the regular season finale of #NECWBB On The Run! This week Ralph and Craig catch you up on all you need to know as we head into the final week of the NEC women's basketball regular season.
Bryant Head Women's Basketball Coach Mary Burke takes part in the NEC's Developing Women Leaders podcast series.
NEC's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advisor, Alexis Watson, leads the discussion on activism and allyship. She is joined by Morgan Turner (NEC Communications Assistant), Zoe Driscoll-Sbar (Merrimack Softball), Andrew Piloto (SFBK Men's Volleyball) and Chris Frederick (SFU Track & Field). Here they talk about their experiences as well as their efforts and advice in being a better ally.
NEC's Director of Creative Services, Chris Horton, leads the important discussion of Black men in sports. He is joined by Jason Marshall (CCSU Women's Basketball Assistant Coach), Terrell Coburn (Wagner Women's Basketball Assistant Coach), Kei-Shon Graham (SFU Football) and Daryl Loreus (Merrimack Track & Field). Here they talk about their experiences as well as how we can improve being allies.
NEC's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advisor, Alexis Watson, leads the important discussion of Black women in sports. She is joined by Farrah Douglas (MSM Women's Rugby Head Coach), Rebecca Lee (MSM Women's Basketball), Destiny Johnson (CCSU Women's Swimming), and Trystan Cotterell (SFBK Women's Soccer). Here they discuss their experiences as well as how we can improve being an ally.
St. Francis Brooklyn Head Women's Basketball Coach Linda Cimino takes part in the NEC's Developing Women Leaders podcast series.
As we hit the final stretch of the regular season, Ron and Ryan give you a full rundown of what's going in NEC men's basketball on the latest edition of #NECMBB On The Run!
St. Francis Brooklyn Director of Athletics Irma Garcia takes part in the NEC's Developing Women Leaders podcast series.
On this week's edition of NEC Women's Basketball On The Run, Ralph and Craig give you and update on the NEC Tournament race, tell you who has been getting buckets, and who's heating up as we head into the final stretch of the regular season.
Ron and Ryan return for a packed episode of #NECMBB On The Run! Wagner and Merrimack are atop the NEC Standings as we head into the final weeks of league play, a Knight and a Terrier hit a couple milestones, and we preview the all important games heading into this weekend.ryan
Long Island University Head Women's Basketball Coach Rene Haynes takes part in the NEC's Developing Women Leaders podcast series.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) sits down with former NEC Commissioner John Iamarino to talk about what was so special about the Northeast Conference. In part 2, John talks about the moments and the people that made his time in the NEC something to remember as well as what he learned from the NEC that the took with him to the Southern Conference.
Ralph and Craig are back for another edition of #NECWBB On The Run! This week they preview the week, talk about Wagner's senior day and Craig runs down his list of impressive freshman taking the court by storm.
Saint Francis U Head Women's Basketball Coach Keila Whittington takes part in the NEC's Developing Women Leaders podcast series.
The NEC's Ralph Ventre (@NECralph) and Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) are back for another edition of #NECWBB On The Run! This week Ralph and Craig talk about the current standings, and hand out mid season MVP awards.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) sits down with former NEC Commissioner John Iamarino to talk about what was so special about the Northeast Conference. The two cover many topics, including the conference's evolution from a DIII model to a true athletic scholarship model in the sport of football under Iamarino's leadership.
LIU Sports Information Director Casey Snedecor takes part in the NEC's Developing Women Leaders podcast series.
On the latest edition of #NECMBB On The Run, Ron and Ryan discuss the log jam in the standings, a current LIU Shark catching the eye of a former teammate, good things happening on Grymes Hill, and a Merrimack Warrior hitting a career milestone.
Longtime Mount St. Mary's Director of Athletics Lynne Robinson takes part in the NEC's Developing Women Leaders podcast series.
The NEC's Ralph Ventre (@NECralph) and Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) are back for another edition of #NECWBB On The Run! This week Ralph and Craig talk about Wagner's 5-1 start, a couple of Knights on the rise, and the Terriers over on Remsen Street.
A special guest joins Ron (@NECHoopsRon) and Ryan (@pioneer_pride) on the show this week! Matt Mauro (@BlueDevlsDen) joins the team to give us a statistical look at NEC big men and his take on NEC play thus far.
On National Girls & Women In Sports Day, NEC Commissioner Noreen Morris (@NECcommish) reflects on her athletic and administrative career, her female role models, the evolution of opportunities for females in intercollegiate athletics, and how the NEC is opening doors for the next generation of female student-athletes, coaches and administrators.
On the latest editon of #NECMBB On The Run, Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) and Ryan Peters (@pioneer_pride) preview a full slate of games, give you an update on the standings and talk about which players are standing out.ryan
In part two of our conversation with Tim Capstraw (@TimCapstraw), the former Wagner men’s basketball head coach talks about his transition to the NEC broadcasting booth, his Holding Court halftime show, some of his most memorable moments as an NEC analyst and how he hooked up with the Brooklyn Nets as their radio analyst.
The NEC's Ralph Ventre (@NECralph) and Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) are back for another edition of #NECWBB On The Run! This week Ralph and Craig talk about Saint Francis U's 6-0 start in league play and a familiar face returning to play for an NEC school.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) talks with current Brooklyn Net Radio Analyst Tim Capstraw (@TimCapstraw) about his time in the NEC as both a student-athlete and coach.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NEChoopsRon) and Ryan Peters (@pioneer_pride) are back for another edition of NEC On The Run. On this episode, Ron and Ryan talk about a team returning to play, as well as a couple of players from Wagner College and Saint Francis University to keep an eye on this week!
The NEC's Ralph Ventre (@NECralph) and Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) are back with the first edition of NEC On The Run! This week Ralph and Craig cover all you need to know in NEC women's hoops.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NEChoopsRon) is back with Ryan Peters (@pioneer_pride) to talk NEC hoops! For this edition of 'On The Run' Ratner and Peters talk about which teams and players stood out to them last week as conference play gets underway!
Nearly 20 years after Fairleigh Dickinson's remarkable run that ended one goal shy of the Final Four, head coach Seth Roland and former stars Aaron Paye and Johnny David revisit the unforgettable season.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) and Ryan Peters (@pioneer_pride) cover all things hoops in the first 2020-21 edition of #NECMBB On The Run! Hear the story lines, players, teams you should focus on this season.
The NEC's Ralph Ventre (@NECralph) and Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) are back with the latest edition of the NEC On The Run podcast! Ralph and Craig talk about all the story lines, teams, and players to keep an on eye during the 2020-21 season.
The NEC's Morgan Turner (@NECsports) talks with Saint Francis University assistant men's basketball coach Eric Taylor about the NEC's Champions for Change project and the campus wide initiative #HikeForHumanity that he started on SFU's campus.
The NEC's Morgan Turner (@NECsports) talks with members of the Long Island University women's ice hockey team about heritage in sports.
The NEC's Craig D'Amcio (@CraigCD13) talks with former LIU volleyball setter Vera Franzese about her time playing in the NEC and how it helped prepare her for life after college.
The NEC's Morgan Turner (@NECsports) talks with Sacred Heart men's lacrosse assistant coach Chris Doctor (@cdoctor_7) about his time coaching with the Iroquois Nationals team and the intersection of indigenous heritage and sports.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) sat down with NEC Commissioner Noreen Morris (@NECcommish) for a wide ranging podcast on the challenges the conference has faced during the pandemic and what the future holds in the coming months.
The NEC's Morgan Turner (@NECsports) talks with Merrimack men's ice hockey student-athlete Zach Vinnell on confronting indigenous misconceptions through his own self-discovery.
The NEC's Morgan Turner (@NECsports) talks with Bryant University student-athletes about the "Be Better Bryant" initiative and how it will help to create substantial change this election and beyond.
The NEC's Morgan Turner (@NECsports) talks to St. Francis Brooklyn women's soccer players Brianna Van Giesen & Lauren Schultz about the importance of young people participating in democracy.
The NEC's Morgan Turner (@NECsports) talks to Sacred Heart fencer and Pioneer Vote co-founder/President Carlos Ruiz about the importance of voting in the election and beyond.
The NEC's Ralph Ventre (@NECralph) talks with Bryant football alum Jordan Brown (@JordanBrown6) about his time as an NEC student-athlete at Bryant University.
The NEC's Morgan Turner (@NECsports) talks with members of the Long Island University football team about team unity during Hispanic heritage month.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) sat down to talk to Central Connecticut men's basketball alum Javier Mojica about the importance of his Hispanic heritage and his time at CCSU.
The NEC's Morgan Turner (@NECsports) talked with Long Island University's Madison McCarthy on the importance of civic and voter engagement.
The NEC's Morgan Turner (@NECsports) sat down to talk to Sacred Heart's Shannon Torres & Saint Francis U's Michelle Narvaez about the importance of their Hispanic heritage.
The NEC's Morgan Turner (@NECsports) sat down to talk to Saint Francis U women's lacrosse players, Bella Barnard & Kateri Hernandez about the importance of their Hispanic heritage.
The NEC's Ralph Ventre (@NECralph) talks to former FDU student-athlete and current Assistant Commissioner for the Big Sky, Denise Thompson. On the podcast, Thompson talks about developing her passion college athletics and how she pays it forward to the next generation.
The NEC’s Morgan Turner (@NECsports) sits down with St. Francis Brooklyn’s Director of Athletics Irma Garcia (@sfbkad) in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The first Division I Latina Director of Athletics, Garcia speaks of culture, family, and the role of women in collegiate athletics.
The NEC’s Morgan Turner speaks with Fairleigh Dickinson alum Natalia Toby on her continued commitment to social and civic engagement within her community. As part of the Northeast Conference’s NEC Votes campaign, the duo will focus on the importance of voting this November.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NEChoopsRon) talks with Sacred Heart alums Alissa Tarsi and Mikaela Wolf about their time at SHU and what it has been like to be on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) sits down with Merrimack's newly appointed women's basketball coach, Kelly Morrone. The two talk about Morrone's basketball journey, how she got into coaching, and what drew her to Merrimack.
The NEC’s Alexis Watson spoke with Associate Head T&F/XC Coach Nicole Dumpson, who shared her experiences around social injustice and social change as part of the NEC’s Champions For Change initiative.
Merrimack's Mike Sullivan spoke with MC assistant men's soccer coach Conrad Whyte, who shared his experiences around social injustice and social change as part of the NEC’s Champions For Change initiative.
The NEC’s Alexis Watson spoke with CCSU track and field student-athlete Kaylia Bailey, who shared her experiences around social injustice and social change as part of the NEC’s Champions For Change initiative.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NEChoopsRon) talks with Saint Francis University assistant men's basketball coach Eric Taylor on the latest edition of NEC Now! on the NEC Overtime! Pod. In part 2, Taylor talks about returning to his alma mater (Saint Francis University) as an assistant coach and the things he has learned about coaching and mentoring young student-athletes over the years.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NEChoopsRon) talks with Saint Francis University assistant men's basketball coach Eric Taylor on the latest edition of NEC Now! on the NEC Overtime! Pod. Taylor talks about many topics including; why he chose to play basketball at SFU, his time at SFU as both a coach and a player, and the 90s era of NEC basketball.
The NEC's Ralph Ventre (@NECralph) is back in the #NECFB Chop Shop with NFL Draft Bible creator and Advance Scout of NFLPA Bowl, Ric Serritella (@RicSerritella). The two talk about what to expect in the upcoming season and which players to look out for during the 2020 campaign.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) talks to St. Francis Brooklyn's Romario Thomas about his journey to Brooklyn, how he has dealt with the pandemic, and what's next for him after graduating from St. Francis.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) talks to Howard University's Director of Athletics, Kery Davis (@HowardAD_KD), about joining the Northeast Conference as an associate member.
The NEC's Sam Barber (@SamBarber_TV) talks with Chris FitzSimons about the Mount's success in Cross Country and Track & Field since he arrived on campus.
The NEC's Ralph Ventre (@NECralph) catches up with Saint Francis u football alum and defensive coordinator Bishop Neal. In this episode, Neal talks about how he got into football and his time at Saint Francis U as both a player and a coach.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) talks with Mount St. Mary's head women's basketball coach Maria Marchesano (@CoachMarchesano) on the latest edition of the NEC Overtime! Pod. Marchesano talks about how she got into sports as a kid, her journey to coaching, and the Mount St. Mary's women's basketball team.
Wagner senior Vedika Anand talks about her journey to Wagner College, playing tennis for the Seahawks, her time serving as the NEC SAAC co-chair, being an advocate for student-athletes, and how she is keeping busy during the quarantine.
Be sure to check out Vedika's feature in the NCAA's Campus Blog Series, "The New Normal": https://spark.adobe.com/page/tmF5lhomt4BL3/
In part two of the the NEC's Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) talk with Robert Morris men's basketball head coach Andy Toole (@AndyToole), the two discuss Toole taking over as head coach of the Colonials in 2010 and the success the team has had under his tutelage.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) talks to Robert Morris men's basketball head coach Andy Toole (@AndyToole) on the latest edition of NEC Now. In part one, Toole discusses his time as an assistant coach and associate head coach under Mike Rice.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) talks to Sacred Heart women's basketball alum Callan Taylor about her time at Sacred Heart, making the NEC's All-Decade team, and now being an assistant coach at Manhattan.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) talks to Central Connecticut women's soccer head coach, Mick D'Arcy, and junior defender, Erica Bardes, about the team's success during the 2019-20 season and what to expect in 2020-21.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) talks with Bryant men's basketball head coach, Jared Grasso, about family, basketball and life in the NEC as both a player and a coach on the latest edition of NEC Now!
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NECHoopsRon) talks with St. Francis Brooklyn men's basketball players, Chauncey Hawkins and Larry Moreno. The two guards reflect on this past season and tell us what to expect for the Terriers in 2020-21.
The NEC's Samantha Barbato talks to Sacred Heart swimmer, Bryana Cielo, about her return to the pool for the Pioneers.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) talks to Merrimack senior forward Denia Davis-Stewart about Merrimack's transition to the Northeast Conference and the team's success at the Division I level.
The NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) talks with Bryant men's tennis head coach Ron Gendron about all things NEC tennis.
The NEC's Ron Ratner (@NEChoopsRon) catches up with Fairleigh Dickinson men's basketball alum, Darnell Edge.