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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.