Maggie Rutledge

Howard Men and Women Sweep 2026 NEC Championships, Women Win First Ever NEC Title

The Howard women took the top spot at the 2026 NEC Championships, earning their women’s team’s first ever NEC Conference title.

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Howard’s Zuilda Nwaeze Captures 3rd Straight 50 Freestyle Crown on Day 2 of NEC Champs

Three straight 50 free titles for Nwaeze helped power Howard to firm control of both team races at the NEC Championships.

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LIU Men Crack 800 Free NEC Record as Howard Men, Central Connecticut Women Lead After Day 1

LIU broke the NEC record in the 800 free relay (6:35.01) as Howard swept the medley relays to cap an eventful opening night at Spire Institute.

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CCSU Women Top NEC Pre-Season Poll As They Seek Fourth Peat

The Blue Devils were picked first in the NEC Preseason Coaches Poll and garnered four first-place votes, just ahead of Howard’s three.

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Howard Men Hold Off Wagner for NEC Title, CCSU Women Claim 3rd-Consecutive Championship

While CCSU dominanted in route to their 3rd-consecutive NEC title on the women’s side, Howard had to fend off Wagner on the final relay for the men’s title.

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