BRIDGEWATER, N.J. -- Nicholas Finarelli of the Long Island University baseball team has been named NEC Pitcher of the Year, also headlining four Sharks who earned All-NEC honors for the 2026 season.
 
In addition to earning NEC Pitcher of the Year, Finarelli made the First Team after going 8-2, leading the NEC in wins and strikeouts (89), while ranking second in innings pitched (77.1).
 
Ryan Rivera was named to the Second Team after batting .358 and ranking fifth in the conference in doubles (16) and sixth in hits (69).
 
Joining Rivera on the Second Team is Elijah Fairchild, who batted .353 while ranking second in the NEC in triples (4) and fourth in stolen bases (28).
 
Alex Jankowski also earned Second Team honors, boasting a 3.14 ERA over twenty appearances with seven saves.
 
LIU will play Le Moyne in the NEC Tournament on Thursday, May 21 at 12 p.m.