BEVERLY, MA – The Conference of New England (CNE) has unveiled its 2025 Baseball Preseason Coaches’ Poll, with Endicott College claiming the No. 1 spot. Earning a near perfect 80 points and eight first-place votes, the Gulls are the preseason favorites as they look to defend their conference crown.
Roger Williams came in at the second spot behind Endicott with 66 points and a first place vote, while Western New England completed the top three by earning 65 points for third place.
Nichols (50) took home fourth place, while Suffolk (45) took fifth while Hartford (38) came in sixth. Rounding out the poll was Wentworth (27), Gordon (19), and Curry (15).
2025 CNE Baseball Preseason Coaches’ Poll Rankings
- Endicott – 80 points (8)
- Roger Williams – 66 points (1)
- Western New England – 65 points
- Nichols – 50 points
- Suffolk – 45 points
- Hartford – 38 points
- Wentworth – 27 points
- Gordon – 19 points
- Curry – 15 points
*First place votes in parenthesis
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE OF NEW ENGLAND
Originally founded in 1984 as the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), and reconstituted as the Conference of New England (CNE) in 2024, the CNE is an NCAA Division III athletic conference composed of 10 full member and five associate member institutions throughout the New England region. Its membership aims to provide student-athletes with a positive experience in their pursuit of excellence through high academic standards, quality competition and a meaningful student life. The Conference administers championships in 20 intercollegiate sports.