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Men’s Basketball Hosts Saint Peter's for 2026-27 Home Opener Sunday Afternoon

11/7/2026 10:00:00 AM

NEWARK, NJ – The Highlanders return to Newark and welcome Saint Peter's for the 2026-27 home opener on Sunday, the 8th inside the Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center for a 4:00 p.m. start time. 

The game will be streamed live on ESPN+ with Matt Provence and Barry "Slice" Rohrssen on the call. 

Iona Recap

  • The Highlanders continued its road swing Thursday night, traveling to the Hynes Center to take on Iona. Despite a strong start and a second-half push, the Highlanders fell to the Gaels, 72-49, in the America East-Metro Challenge. 

  • Victor Vanderstraeten led the way with 14 points and seven rebounds.

  • David Bolden added eight points and a team-high five assists, while Brandon Stores Jr. contributed seven points. 

  • Matheo Coffi, Mario Tatum Jr. and John Kelly each finished with five points.

NJIT vs. Saint Peter's: All-Time Series

  • This is the sixth meeting between NJIT and Saint Peter's with the Peacocks leading the all-time series 5-0. The last matchup dates back to November 11, 2023 when the Highlanders fell to the Peacocks in Newark, 75-48.

Quick Notes:

  • Grant Billmeier enters his fourth season at the helm.

  • 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.

  • The Highlanders return seven players from last year's team.

  • Newcomers to Newark include Mathéo Coffi, Jayonni Durrough, Brendan Oliver, Brandon Stores Jr, Mario Tatum Jr, Victor Vanderstraeten. 

  • The Highlanders non-conference slate will feature five high-major teams. 

  • 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 begins a five-game road trip as the Highlanders take on Rutgers on Tuesday, the 10th in Piscataway. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Jersey Mike's Arena.

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