Lopez won the 800m run at the 2026 IC4A-ECAC T&F Championships over the weekend. The sophomore clocked a 1:51.38, which is just .04 seconds behind his previous season-best and is second behind himself on the NEC performance list. Lopez also ran as part of FDU’s 4x800m relay squad, which clocked a 7:40.25 to win the silver medal at the regional championships. This marks the first time a FDU athlete has claimed NEC Track Athlete of the Week honors on the outdoor circuit in 11 years.