North Atlantic Conference 2024-25
Tournament Winner: Husson University
Regular Season Champion: Husson University
North Atlantic Conference Final: Husson University - Vermont State University-Johnson 90-59 Husson (John Clark): Riles Neff, Jeremy Moronta, Scott Lewis, Gil Matondo, Connor Heald, Hamza Abdulrahman, Eric Ahlers, Andre McCauley, Nez Perkins, Jay Higgins, Dylan Burpee, Jayeson VanBeveren, Ty Henke, Jeremiah Grissom, Charlie Katsiaficas, Tope Alao NAC Standings 2024-25
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 Husson Defeats VTSU-Johnson in NAC Championship-Mar 2, 2025
Husson University (21-7) pulled away in the second half to defeat Vermont State University – Johnson (11-17), 90-59, in the 2025 North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Mens Basketball Championship at Newman Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon. With the win, the Eagles secured their 10th NAC Championship and clinched the conferences automatic bid to the 2025 NCAA DIII Mens Basketball Tournament, which begins Friday, March 7. The full tournament bracket will be unveiled during a live selection show on NCAA.com on Monday, March 3. For VTSU-Johnson, the loss brings their 2025 season to a close. HOW IT HAPPENED: The first half was tightly contested, with the conference rivals exchanging the lead twice and battling through three ties. Neither team built a lead larger than seven points until the final minute, when freshman Connor Heald (6'4''-G) (Lakewood Ranch, Fla.) and graduate Jeremy Moronta (6'1''-G) (Brooklyn, N.Y.) buried back-to-back three-pointers, sending the hosts into halftime with a 37-28 advantage. The Badgers remained within striking distance for much of the second half, as senior Raymond Baka (6'7''-F) (Atlanta, Ga.) knocked down a free throw to cut the deficit to eight (56-48) with 9:41 remaining. However, Husson took over down the stretch, rattling off a dominant 25-7 run over the next seven minutes. Moronta capped the surge with a layup at the 2:51 mark, extending the Eagles lead to 26 (83-57). VTSU-Johnson struggled to keep pace, committing five turnovers and converting just 1-of-6 field goal attempts during the decisive stretch. TEAM STATS: Husson shot 47.9% (34-71) from the field, including 39.3% (11-28) from three-point range and 57.9% (11-19) from the free-throw line. Meanwhile, VTSU-Johnson finished at 34.4% (22-64) from the floor, 17.6% (3-17) from deep, and 60.0% (12-20) at the charity stripe. The Eagles dominated several key statistical categories, holding a commanding edge in points off turnovers (22-8), points in the paint (40-32), fast-break points (20-4), and bench scoring (19-7). LEADERS - HUSSON: Moronta posted a double-double with 25 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and six steals. Senior guard Riles Neff (6'2''-G) (Camarillo, Calif.) added 17 points, five rebounds, four assists, and four steals. Graduate forward Scott Lewis (6'6''-F) (South Portland, Maine) nearly notched a double-double with 12 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and two blocks. LEADERS - VTSU-JOHNSON: Raymond Baka led the way with a double-double, tallying 24 points and 12 rebounds. Freshman guard Matthew Carter (6'5''-G) (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) chipped in 12 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Junior forward Mohammed Semega (6'3''-G) (Philadelphia, Pa.) contributed nine points, seven boards, four steals, and three assists. Junior forward Jason Baker (6'10''-F) (Pittsburgh, Pa.) recorded seven points, seven rebounds, and four assists. NAC Final: Husson - VTSU-Johnson 90-59 NAC Semifinals: Husson - UMaine-Farmington 77-64 SUNY Delhi - VTSU Johnson 65-68 NAC Quarterfinals: Husson - Maine Maritime Academy 91-71 UMaine-Presque Isle - UMaine-Farmington 78-79, 2OT SUNY Delhi - Lesley University 75-59 VTSU Johnson - VTSU Lyndon 95-72 Courtesy of nacathletics.com All-NAC Awards 2025-Mar 2, 2025
 Riles Neff, guard from the Husson University, was voted the All-Tournament MVP at the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference.
He received multiple other awards, was selected as the Player of the Year, and was chosen to the First Team and Tournament Team.
Curt Heinz, German center from the Maine Maritime Academy, was honored as the Defensive Player of the Year of Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference.
He was also named to the First Team.
Gregory Gonyea, guard from the Vermont State University Lyndon, earned the Scholar-Athlete of the Year at the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference.
He also earned a spot in the First Team.
Raymond Baka, forward from the Vermont State University-Johnson, was voted to the First Team of Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference.
He was also selected to the Tournament Team.
He was selected to the All-NAC Third Team in 2024.
Akhe McMichael, point guard from the University of Maine at Presque Isle, was chosen to the First Team at the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference.
All-Tournament MVP:  Riles Neff (6'2''-G) of HussonPlayer of the Year: Riles Neff (6'2''-G) of HussonDefensive Player of the Year:  Curt Heinz (6'8''-C) of Maine MaritimeRookie of the Year: Matthew Carter (6'5''-G) of VTSU JohnsonScholar-Athlete of the Year: Gregory Gonyea (6'1''-G) of VTSU LyndonCoach of the Year: Warren Caruso of Husson All-NAC First Team 2025  Neff  Heinz  Baka  McMichael  Gonyea Riles Neff (6'2''-G) of Husson Curt Heinz (6'8''-C) of Maine Maritime Raymond Baka (6'7''-F) of VTSU Johnson Akhe McMichael (6'0''-PG) of UMPI Gregory Gonyea (6'1''-G) of VTSU LyndonAll-NAC Second Team 2025  Moronta  Chadbourne  Barnes  Baker  Howard Jeremy Moronta (6'1''-G) of Husson Simon Chadbourne (6'2''-G) of UMF Isiah Barnes (5'10''-PG) of SUNY Delhi Jason Baker (6'10''-F) of VTSU Johnson Malachi Howard (6'4''-F) of LesleyAll-NAC Third Team 2025  Mendez  Griffin  Lewis  Carter  McCarthy Gilbert Mendez (6'4''-G) of UMPI Dylan Griffin (6'7''-C) of UMF Scott Lewis (6'6''-F) of Husson Matthew Carter (6'5''-G) of VTSU Johnson Lester McCarthy (6'2''-G) of SUNY DelhiAll-Sportsmanship Team
Hamza Abdulrahman (6'2''-G) of Husson Jacob Bouchard (5'10''-PG) of Thomas Dakota Holbrook (6'6''-F) of VTSU Lyndon Cameron Kingsbury (5'11''-PG) of Maine Maritime Solomon Mason (5'9''-PG) of SUNY Delhi Patrick McKenney (5'10''-PG) of UMF Logan Migliori (6'2''-G) of UMPI Jaxon Miles (6'3''-G) of Lesley Ryan Nadje (6'4''-F/G) of SUNY Cob Lukas Sward (5'11''-PG) of VTSU JohnsonNAC All-Tournament Team 2025 Barnes Griffin Baka Baker Lewis Moronta Neff Isiah Barnes (5'10''-PG) of SUNY Delhi Dylan Griffin (6'7''-C) of UMF Raymond Baka (6'7''-F) of VTSU Johnson Jason Baker (6'10''-F) of VTSU Johnson Scott Lewis (6'6''-F) of Husson Jeremy Moronta (6'1''-G) of Husson Riles Neff (6'2''-G) of Husson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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