Due to the continuing impacts of the weather in the region, the NEWMAC, in collaboration with the competing Directors of Athletics, has decided to adjust the Men's Basketball Championship format from Tuesday -Thursday -Saturday to a Wednesday-Friday- Sunday format. 

The updated schedule is as follows:

First round: Wednesday, February 25 (at highest seeds)

No. 5 Springfield at No. 4 Wheaton –7:00 p.m.
No. 6 Clark at No. 3 Salve Regina – 7:00 p.m.

Semifinals: Friday, February 27 (at top two seeds)

Winner No. 4/5 at No. 1 WPI – TBD
Winner No. 3/No. 6 vs. No. 2 Babson – TBD

Championship: Sunday, March 1 (at highest remaining seed)

Semifinal Winners – TBD

About the NEWMAC

The NEWMAC is an association of 12 selective academic institutions: Babson College, Clark University, U.S Coast Guard Academy, Emerson College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mount Holyoke College, Salve Regina University, Smith College, Springfield College, Wellesley College, Wheaton College, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, that are committed to providing high quality competitive athletic opportunities for student-athletes within an educational and respectful environment that embodies the NCAA Division III Philosophy. The conference also partners with eight Associate Members: Brandeis University (Women's Lacrosse, 2026-2027), New York University (Men's Volleyball, 2026-2027), Norwich University (Football), Simmons College (Rowing), SUNY Maritime College (Football), SUNY New Paltz (Men's Volleyball, 2026-2027), U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Football), and Vassar College (Men's Volleyball, 2026-2027), while sponsoring 20 sports.