NEC Overtime! Pod

NEC Overtime! Pod

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NEC On The Run - UMES' Kenyon Haynes
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+.
#NECMBB On The Run - LIU's Greg Gordon
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.
#NECWBB On The Run - 2026 NEC Tournament Preview
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!
#NECWBB On The Run - FDU's Kailee McDonald
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!
#NECMBB On The Run - 2026 NEC Tournament Preview
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.
#NECMBB On The Run - Wagner's Travis Gray
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.
#NECWBB On The Run - Le Moyne's Ashley Buragas
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.
#NECMBB On The Run - New Haven's Jabri Fitzpatrick
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.
#NECWBB On The Run - Mercyhurst's Cici Hernandez
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.
#NECWBB On The Run - FDU's Madlena Gerke
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.
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