NEWARK, NJ -- NJIT men's tennis senior Wil Jenkins was named Big South Player of the Week.

The NJIT men's tennis team opened the 2026 home schedule with a dominant 7-0 sweep of visiting FDU on Saturday afternoon at the Naimoli Family Athletic and Recreational Facility.

In doubles play, Jenkins and Soma Fukuhara posted a 7-5 victory at No. 1.

Jenkins followed with a straight-set victory at first singles, defeating Joshua Oboniye, 6-1, 7-5. 

"Good start for Wil this spring, he played solid in both matches," said Head coach Marco Matteucci, "He is looking forward to the following matches next weekend."

NJIT returns to action with six straight home matches, beginning with LIU on February 6 at 4 p.m.