HADDONFIELD, N.J. – At the end of the 2025-26 winter seasons, Marywood remains atop the Atlantic East Commissioner’s trophy standings. With being first in both the men's and women's standings, the Pacers also hold a three point lead over Marymount in the race for the Mike Drass Trophy.
The awards are based on a point system for each sport. For full point explanation, please click here.
The Mike Drass Trophy is named after the late Mike Drass, Former Athletic Director and Football Coach for Wesley College. Drass was the AD for the Wolverines from May 2003 until his passing in May 2018. He also coached one of the most successful DIII football programs for 26 seasons. He was an instrumental piece to the seven founding members of the Atlantic East Conference.
Marywood has the current lead for the Mike Drass Trophy with a total of 80 points after the fall and winter seasons. Just behind is Marymount with 77 points, followed by Immaculata with 64 points. The Pacers made a run to the women’s basketball championship match, bowing out to Immaculata in the finals, while coming in third in women’s swimming & diving, and fourth in men’s swimming.
Rounding out the top four is Neumann, with 52 points. Gwynedd Mercy has 34 points, with Centenary tallying 25, placing them in fifth and sixth, respectively. Pratt sits in seventh place with 22 points, while Saint Elizabeth currently has 12 points.
On the Men’s side of the Commissioner Cup, there is a one point difference between first and second place. Marywood sits atop with 29 points, followed shortly by Marymount with 28 and Neumann with 25. Immaculata has 22 points, with Gwynedd and Centenary tied on 14 points, with Pratt holding 10 points and Saint Elizabeth with six.
Marywood sits atop the Women's side of the Commissioner Cup as well after totaling 51 points thus far. Marymount fell shortly behind with 49 points as Immaculata currently sits third with 42 points. Neumann, with 27 points, is currently in fourth. Gwynedd Mercy sits sixth at 20 points, followed by Pratt (12), Centenary (11), and rounded out by Saint Elizabeth (6).
Below you will find the standings and points after the fall for the 2025-26 academic year.
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Men's Award
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Women's Award
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Mike Drass Trophy
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1. Marywood – 29 pts.
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1. Marywood - 51 pts.
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1. Marywood – 80 pts.
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2. Marymount – 28 pts.
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2. Marymount - 39 pts.
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2. Marymount – 77 pts.
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3. Neumann – 25 pts
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3. Immaculata – 42 pts.
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3. Immaculata - 64 pts.
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4. Immaculata – 22 pts
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4. Neumann – 27 pts.
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4. Neumann - 52 pts.
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T-5. Centenary - 14 pts.
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5. Gwynedd Mercy- 20 pts.
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5. Gwynedd Mercy – 34 pts.
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T-5. Gwynedd Mercy - 14 pts.
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6. Pratt - 12 pts.
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6. Centenary - 25 pts.
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7. Pratt - 10 pts.
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7. Centenary - 11 pts
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7. Pratt - 22 pts.
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8. Saint Elizabeth – 6 pts.
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8. Saint Elizabeth – 6 pts.
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8. Saint Elizabeth – 12 pts.
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