The Northern Essex Community College baseball team has had a strong season, but some students say attendance at home games has not matched the team’s performance.

While the team continues its season, students say turnout from the student body has been inconsistent. 

Many students said they are not always aware when games are scheduled, while others said timing and daily responsibilities make it difficult to attend.

Sophomore Daniel Rivera said he supports the team but does not always have the information he needs to go. 

“I see stuff about the team sometimes,” Rivera said. “But I usually find out after the game already happened. It’s not really on my radar most of the time.”

Jenna Collins said schedule conflicts are a major reason she does not attend more often.

 “A lot of people are either in class or working,” Collins said. “Even when you want to go, it does not always line up with your day.”

Marcus Ellison said promotion and communication could help increase attendance. “I don’t really see a lot about the games unless someone tells me,” Ellison said. 

“If it was posted more around campus or on social media, I think more students would show up.”

Some students said they have attended games before and enjoyed the experience but do not make it a regular habit. 

Others said they would be more likely to go if more of their friends attended or if there were more campus-wide reminders and involvement around athletic events.

A few students also mentioned that building more of a game day environment could make attending more appealing, even for people who are not regular sports fans.

While attendance has remained inconsistent, students agreed that awareness plays a major role in whether people decide to go. 

Many said the team’s performance gives students a reason to attend, but more visibility on campus could help turn interest into actual turnout.