We have the brackets, dates, time, matchups, TV channels, live streaming outlets and more for the 2026 Northeast Conference Tournament here.
The 2026 Northeast Conference (NEC) Men's Basketball Tournament concluded on Tuesday, March 10, with (1) Long Island (LIU) defeating (3) Mercyhurst 79–70 in the championship game.
Because Mercyhurst is currently ineligible for NCAA postseason play during its Division I reclassification period, LIU officially secured the conference's automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
When is the 2026 Northeast Basketball Tournament.?
The 44th annual NEC Basketball Tournament will feature an eight-team field. Each game will be played at the home of the higher seeded team.
The 2025 Northeast Conference men’s basketball tournament starts Wednesday, March 4th, and concludes next Tuesday, the 10th.
Quarterfinals: Wednesday, March 4th
Semifinals: Saturday, March 7th
Championship: Tuesday, March 10th
2026 Northeast Conference Tournament Bracket: Schedule Scores, game times, TV, live stream.
* All times ET
(all games played at home of higher seeded team)
Quarterfinals (Wednesday, March 4 – Higher Seed Hosts)
Game 1: (8) Chicago State 60, LIU 71,
Game 2: (7) Wagner 70, (2) Central Connecticut State 62,
Game 3: (6) Fairleigh Dickinson 61, (3) Mercyhurst 70,
Game 4: (5) Stonehill 81, (4) Le Moyne 71,
Semifinals (Saturday, March 7 – Higher Remaining Seed Hosts)
Game 5: (5) Stonehill 51, (3) Mercyhurst 56,
Game 6: (7) Wagner 56, (1) LIU 64,
Game 6: (7) Wagner 56, (1) LIU 64,
Championship (Tuesday, March 10 – Higher Remaining Seed Hosts)
Game 7: (1) LIU 79, (3) Mercyhurst 70,
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