NEWARK, NJ – NJIT stays on the road as the Highlanders take on Fairfield on Saturday, the 14th in Fairfield, Connecticut. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the Leo D. Mahoney Arena.
VCU Recap
- The Highlanders faced an early deficit against VCU as the Rams used several scoring runs to take control and secure an 87-49 victory Wednesday night at the Siegel Center.
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Victor Vanderstraeten led the way with 10 points and eight rebounds.
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David Bolden finished with nine points and three assists.
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Sophomore trio of Mathéo Coffi, Rocco Awad, and Mario Tatum Jr. each added five points.
NJIT vs. Fairfield: All-Time Series
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This is the second meeting between NJIT and Fairfield with the Stags leading the all-time series 1-0. The last matchup dates back to November 8, 2025 when the Highlanders fell to the Stags in Newark, 53-74.
Quick Notes:
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The Highlanders were selected to finish fourth in the America East Preseason Coaches' Poll, the highest preseason selection since joining the conference back in 2020.
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The Highlanders return seven players from last year's team.
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Newcomers to Newark include Mathéo Coffi, Jayonni Durrough, Brendan Oliver, Brandon Stores Jr, Mario Tatum Jr, Victor Vanderstraeten.
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The Highlanders non-conference slate will feature five high-major teams.
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Bolden becomes the second Highlander to be named to the America East Preseason All-Conference Team, joining Zach Cooks, who earned the honor ahead of NJIT's inaugural season in the conference in 2020-21.
Next Up
NJIT continues their road trip as the Highlanders take on FDU on Wednesday, the 18th in Hackensack, New Jersey. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the Bogota Savings Bank Center.
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