New Jersey Institute of Technology Athletics

2017-18: In his senior season, competed in all 11 meets for the Highlanders, including qualifying for the ECAC Championships. … at UMass Lowell tallied four trips to the podium. … swam three personal-best times in the 200 fly (2:12.21), 50 free (21.22), and the 100 free (46.14). … holds the NJIT record in the 500 freestyle with a time of 4:36.65. … named NJIT Athlete of the Week twice this season (10/23,12/4). ... earned CCSA Swimmer of the Week on 11/7.

2016-17: In his first meet as a Highlander placed first in the 500 and 1000 free, and second in the 100 free. … in his first five meets, grabbed 15 first place finishes. … swam season best 22.36 in the 50 free against Manhattan.St. Francis Brooklyn. … against Bryant, was one of two Highlanders to grab first place, which he did twice, in the 1000 free and the 500 free. …at the ECAC Winter Championships that NJIT won, received a medal in every event he swam including personal-best swims in the 1650 free (16:25.97) and 100 free (46.54). … only Highlander to place in the top three at the Florida Atlantic/Old Dominion meet. … during the home meet against Howard/Drexel swam personal-best times in the 1000 free (9:57.26) and the 100 fly (55.12). … broke the 500 free NJIT record at the CCSA Championships with a time of 4:36.54, and qualified for the finals in two other events, the 200 and 1650 free. … named CCSA Swimmer of the week (1/31), CollegeSwimming.com CCSA Swimmer of the week three times (10/18, 11/15, 12/6) and NJIT Athlete of the Week (10/10).

Coach Lawson on Montarroyos: "Matt is a distance swimmer from Brazil who is proven at the college level. His leadership abilities and work ethic are important assets we hope to use this upcoming season."

2015-16: Enrolled at NJIT in January 2016 after transferring from West Virginia University. Unable to participate due to transfer rules.

Prior to NJIT: A Brazilian transfer from West Virginia University Institute of Technology, will help the Highlanders in the distance events. ..at the 2015 NAIA National Championships, Montarroyos placed fourth in the 1650 free with a time of 16:01.60. ...named NAIA Swimmer of the Month on February 28, 2014 and NAIA Champion of Character for 2013-14 and 2014-15.

Personal: Matheus Monteiro Montarroyos. ... song of Eduardo Montarroyos and Margarida Monteiro. ... mechanical engineering major.