Northeast

The NEC conference will have a unique tournament this year, as the top two teams in the standings are ineligible for the automatic bid. Merrimack which won its 2nd regular season title in 3 years is still transitioning into Division 1. If they win the tournament, then the runner-up will make the NCAA tournament. Stonehill is not eligible for the conference tournament

Favorite:

Merrimack

Contender:

FDU

Upset candidate:

St. Francis- PA

Wagner

At large possibilities:

None

Winner:

Merrmack- St. Francis PA will get the auto bid