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...

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...

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 Tournamen...

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...

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 seed...

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 ahe...

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 preview...

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, rec...

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...

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 p...

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 confer...

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'...

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 Alexa...

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, gi...

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 menti...

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 w...

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...

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...

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 ey...

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...