NEWARK, N.J. - NJIT women's soccer alumnae Bailey Chant and Angela Harris have signed with Acharnaikos Women FC, a professional soccer team in Greece, for the 2024-25 season.
 
"I am so proud of Ang and Bailey. With a year playing professionally under her belt, Ang can go back to Greece knowing what to expect. I love that she came back from her first year wanting more and staying committed to her goals," said head coach Ally Nick. "Bailey has always aspired to play professionally, and all her hard work has paid off to give her this opportunity. Ang and Bailey playing together is such an advantage on and off the field. I am excited for them as their professional careers grow and they continue to inspire current players to continue their playing careers."
 
Bailey Chant played with the Highlanders from 2019 to 2023, recording 32 points (12 G, 8 A) during her collegiate career, which is tied with Fiona Wright for the most points in the Division I era for NJIT. Chant posted a career-high ten points in 2023, which ranks fifth in the Division I era for points in a season. Her 12 goals are tied for second in the Division I era. The Boonton, New Jersey native was named to the America East All-Championships Team in 2023.
 
Angela Harris competed with NJIT from 2018 to 2022, recording six points (1 G, 4 A) in her collegiate career. Harris played professionally in Greece during the 2023-24 season with Panathinaikos A.C. and Olympiada Imitou.
 
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