NEC Overtime! Pod

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.