NEWARK, NJ—For the first time in the Division I era, the NJIT men's soccer team (10-4-4) will make an appearance in the 2019 NCAA Tournament when the Highlanders visit Providence (14-6) on Thursday, November 21 at Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium. Kick-off is slated for 7pm on the BIG EAST Digital Network.
The Highlanders will make a trip up to Rhode Island for a match against BIG EAST member, Providence in the first round of the tournament.
The winner will advance and play at No. 15 Penn State (12-3-3) on Sunday, November 24 in University Park, PA.
Highlander Hits:
--Captured the first-ever ASUN Conference Tournament Title (in any sport at NJIT)
--Won the 2019 ASUN Conference Regular Season (5-1-0)
--Advance to the 2019 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament (first time at the Division I level) and for the first time since 1977 (NCAA Division III Tournament)
-- 10 wins are the most for NJIT in the Division I era since the 2012 season when the Highlanders finished 10-9-0
--Win streak extends to five; moves to 8-1-1 in last 10 matches
-- NJIT Features ASUN Coach of the Year (
Fernando Barboto), ASUN Player of the Year (
Rene White), Goalkeeper of the Year (
Samuel Reisgys) and Freshman of the Year (
Alejandro Rabell) to go along with First Team All-Conference nod
Andrew Nino
-- Heading into the NCAA Tournament, NJIT is sixth in the NCAA for total goals with 44, while ASUN Player of the Year
Rene White sits tied for first with UCLA's Milan Iloski at 17.
-- NJIT has been ranked in the top-10 of the United Soccer Coaches Atlantic Region poll all season, with its highest ranking, week two at the No. 2 spot. In week 11, NJIT ranks fifth out of 10 teams.
--NJIT has recorded a league-leading six shutouts this season with ASUN Goalkeeper of the Year
Samuel Reisgys tallying a 1.30 GAA and league-leading .759 save percentage and 63 total saves
Fan Bus
You bring the noise, We bring the ride!
The NJIT Men's Soccer team will take on Providence College in the first round of the NCAA Division I Tournament! The game will take place at Providence this Thursday at 7PM! It will be the programs first time making the NCAA playoffs since becoming a Division I program!
Athletics is providing a fan bus to and from the game. Snacks on the bus, a pre-game tailgate and tickets for this historic game will be $20 per NJIT student!
The bus will depart from the front of the Wellness and Events Center (WEC) on Lock Street near the light rail at 12 Noon SHARP on Thursday. The bus will depart from Providence at the conclusion of the game, and return to the campus of NJIT around 1AM.
To RSVP, please come to the WEC Athletics Office suite on the third floor between 10am-4pm and submit your $20 in cash to Marketing and Promotions Coordinator Keith Chartrand by Wednesday at 1pm to reserve your spot!
Providence Friars
--Earned an at-large selection to the 2019 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship
--Friars' tenth appearance all-time in the NCAA Tournament
--Providence enters the NCAA Tournament with a 14-6 overall record
--The team finished third (6-3-0) in the BIG EAST Conference final standings
--Providence College recently fell to top-seed and third-ranked Georgetown in the BIG EAST Championship Game, 3-1, on November 17
Ticket Information
Adults - $10
Seniors - $8
Youth - $8
College Students w/ ID - $3
NCAA Tournament
The 48-team field and bracket for the 2019 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship was announced Monday. Competition begins with the First Round on Thursday, November 21. The top 16 teams in the field will receive byes and compete in the Second Round on Sunday, November 24. Both rounds will be held on campus sites.
