The Knights fell 69-67 against Northampton community college on March 16 in the quarterfinals of the NJCAA tournament. Down by two in the closing seconds of the game, Luis Reynoso of Lawarence attempted a shot from behind the arc that rimmed out as time expired ending their quest for a national championship.  

The Knights jumped out to a fast 7-0 start. Northampton responded with an offensive burst of their own taking the lead on a 13-0 run. The Knights trailed by 11 points 17-28 midway through the half. NECC stormed back with an 12-1 run to even the score at 29-29. The Knights took a one-point deficit into halftime, 34-33.  

The Knights took on Mohawk Valley college in the consolation round on March 17th at noon on the Herkimer campus. 

For the first time in five years NECC students hit the slopes at Gunsmoke mountain in Gilford, N.H. for a skiing trip on March 10th. Nine students participated in the NECC athletics and recreation sponsored trip led by engineering professor Douglas Leaffer. Students enjoyed the trails on Gunsmoke mountain with both snowboards and skis. Professor Leafer is planning on chaperoning future trips to other skiing areas.