Neumann has joined the Middle Atlantic Conference and will begin play as the MAC’s 17th team in the fall of 2026. The Knights bring nine men’s and 10 women’s teams to the MAC, which currently sponsors 27 NCAA Division III sports for more than 7,700 student-athletes.

Its 16 institutions, located across three states, include familiar names with a history of academic and athletic success: Albright College, Arcadia University, Delaware Valley University, DeSales University, Eastern University, Lebanon Valley College, Widener University and more.

According to John Krimmel, director of athletics and recreation at Neumann, “Joining the MAC strengthens our visibility, competitive opportunities, and institutional reputation across a broader geographic region.”

Boschi Tops In Men’s Lacrosse Points

Brendan Boschi ’25 now sits at the top of the list for career points in men’s lacrosse. He broke the Neumann record on April 16 in a 27-7 win vs. Centenary with a 10-point performance. His four goals and six assists raised his point total to 231, surpassing the former record of 223, held by Drew Conlon.

In just three years at Neumann, Boschi notched 140 goals (third all-time) and 98 assists (second all-time), setting the new career points record of 238.

Fagan Sets Lacrosse Record For Goals

Lindsey Fagan ’24 broke the Neumann record for career goals in women’s lacrosse with four scores against Gwynedd Mercy in a 19-8 win on April 12.

She notched her 259th goal that day, surpassing Kaitlyn Conrad’s career mark of 258. Fagan finished her career with 270 goals. Her excellent season also catapulted her into second place in career points with 328, trailing only Conrad’s 337.

Roller Hockey Wins 6th National Crown

Neumann won the Division II championship in roller hockey on April 5, edging rival Slippery Rock, 2-1, in the title match at the sport’s national tournament in Ft. Myers, Florida.

The Knights won the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Association competition with six consecutive victories in a span of four days. The win solidifies Neumann’s reputation as a national roller hockey powerhouse. The Knights also won national championships in 2006, 2008, 2015, 2016, and 2023.

Hedden’s Jersey Retired

Mike Hedden ’09 has scored more goals than anyone else in Neumann ice hockey history — by a lot. In his four-year career, he lit the lamp 96 times. The men’s player in second place has 61 goals.

In recognition of its most prolific goal scorer, Neumann University retired Hedden’s #28 jersey in a ceremony at the Mirenda Center on March 29. He is just the eighth Neumann student-athlete to have his number retired.

A 2009 graduate, Hedden served as an assistant captain on the team that won the Division III national championship in his senior year and is now the squad’s head coach. He was inducted into the Neumann University Hall of Fame in 2017.

Men Win Atlantic East Hoops Title

The men’s basketball team defeated Marymount University in an overtime thriller on March 1, 83-77, to win the 2025 Atlantic East Conference Championship.

DJ Earl scored a season-high 30 points to lead the Knights, adding nine rebounds and four steals. Donte Dupriest recorded a double-double with 22 points and 15 rebounds. The team’s 20-8 season brought Coach Jim Rullo’s 12-year record with the Knights to 201-114 (.638).