Little East Conference
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The Little East Conference (LEC) is a collegiate athletic conference that serves public institutions within NCAA Division III in New England. Founded in 1986 by six public institutions, it now comprises eight member colleges and universities that compete across 19 championship sports. The conference is based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and supports student-athlete participation in seasonal competition while upholding the Division III values of passion, responsibility, sportsmanship, and citizenship. Its primary customers are public colleges and universities in the region seeking structured, multi-sport competition and recognition at the Division III level. In 2025, LEC participants competed at the NCAA Division III championships, with additional competitors anticipated in the event's ongoing schedule.