Men's Basketball Moves Up To No. 11 In D3hoops.com Poll
BEVERLY, Mass. — Fresh off its 2026 CNE Championship, the Endicott men's basketball team has been ranked a program-record No. 11 nationally in the D3hoops.com Week 13 national poll.
On Sunday afternoon, the Gulls knocked off defending CNE champion Western New England to secure their first conference championship since 2015-16.
Elijah Kinney (Nashville, Tenn.) led the Gulls past the Golden Bears with a 23-point, 12-rebound, four-block, two-assist, and one-steal performance. His points and rebound totals were game-highs.
With the win, the Blue and Green clinched a spot in the 2025-26 DIII NCAA Tournament, and on Monday they were named a host institution.
The Gulls begin their NCAA Tournament run this Friday, March 6 at 6:30 PM against Neumann. They also host Franklin & Marshall and Cortland in a 4 PM first round matchup on Friday.
WHAT'S NEXT
No. 11 Endicott (26-1) hosts Neumann (19-9) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament this Friday, March 6 for a 6:30 PM tipoff.
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(Photo Credit - Cat Scarantino '26)