NEWARK, NJ – 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.
Saint Peter's Recap
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The Highlanders earned a thrilling 54-52 victory over Saint Peter's Sunday afternoon at the Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness & Events Center, as Brandon Stores Jr. sunk a half court three-pointer at the buzzer to secure the Highlanders' first win of the season.
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Stores Jr. led the Highlanders with 15 points, adding four rebounds and three assists.
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David Bolden finished with 12 points and five rebounds, while Mathéo Coffi contributed nine points and a team-high six rebounds.
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Victor Vanderstraeten added eight points and four rebounds.
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NJIT finished the afternoon shooting 42.9% (15-of-35) from the field and 41.2% (7-of-17) from three-point range. The Highlanders also converted 17-of-26 attempts from the free-throw line.
NJIT vs. Rutgers: All-Time Series
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This is the ninth meeting between NJIT and Rutgers with the Scarlet Knights leading the all-time series 8-0. The last matchup dates back to November 16, 2021 when the Highlanders fell to the Scarlet Knights in Piscataway, 61-75.
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 stays on the road as the Highlanders take on VCU on Wednesday, the 11th in Richmond, Virginia. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Siegel Center.
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