Westwood, MA --- Five members of the WPI men's basketball team were honored with spots on the 2026 Winter NEWMAC Academic All-Conference team, as announced by the league office.

Senior J.R. Newman (Havertown, PA) collected his third career Academic All-Conference honor, while graduate student Nicholas Margetson (Baldwin, NY) and juniors Nathan Bledsoe (San Antonio, TX) and Justin Molen (Newark, DE) each earned the distinction for the second consecutive season. Senior Matt Morvillo (Bedford, MA) garnered the accolade for the first time in his career.

To earn Academic All-Conference honors, student-athletes must have maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale (or 4.35 on a 5.0 scale) following the 2025 fall semester, achieved at least sophomore academic standing, and been a member of the varsity team for the entire season.

The NEWMAC is an association of 12 selective academic institutions: Babson College, Clark University, U.S Coast Guard Academy, Emerson College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mount Holyoke College, Salve Regina University, Smith College, Springfield College, Wellesley College, Wheaton College, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, that are committed to providing high quality competitive athletic opportunities for student-athletes within an educational and respectful environment that embodies the NCAA Division III Philosophy. The conference also partners with eight Associate Members: Brandeis University (Women's Lacrosse, 2026-2027), New York University (Men's Volleyball, 2026-2027), Norwich University (Football), Simmons College (Rowing), SUNY Maritime College (Football), SUNY New Paltz (Men's Volleyball, 2026-2027), U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Football), and Vassar College (Men's Volleyball, 2026-2027), while sponsoring 20 sports.

NEWMAC Release