NJIT Basketball Schedule: Games to Watch This Season
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The NJIT Highlanders are back for another season of basketball and we’ve got the scoop on their schedule. Here are the games you won’t want to miss this season.
Introduction
Are you a fan of the NJIT Highlanders? If so, you’ll want to know which games to Watch This Season Here is a look at the team’s schedule, with some games that are sure to be exciting.
Game 1: vs. Seton Hall
The NJIT Highlanders will tip-off their season against the Seton Hall Pirates on Friday, November 10th. This will be the first game of the season for both teams.
The Highlanders are coming off a disappointing 7-23 season, while the Pirates are coming off a 20-14 season in which they made the NCAA tournament
This is a big game for both teams, as it will be a good early test to see where each team is at heading into the season.
Seton Hall is a team that likes to play fast and has a lot of offensive firepower. They are led by Myles Powell who averaged 22.9 points per game last season. The Highlanders will need to be able to defend the perimeter well and not let Powell get going early.
Offensively, NJIT will need to take advantage of their size advantage inside. Seton Hall does not have a lot of size, so the Highlanders should look to get the ball inside to their big men early and often.
This is sure to be an exciting game and one that you won’t want to miss!
Game 2: vs. Wagner
The Highlanders will open their home slate against Wagner on Nov. 12. NJIT will be looking to Bounce Back from a season-opening loss to Pittsburgh. The Seahawks, who went 14-17 last season, will provide a good test for an NJIT team that is looking to compete for a conference title this season.
Game 3: vs. Rutgers
The New Jersey Institute of Technology Highlanders will take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in their third game of the season. This will be a big game for NJIT, as they look to prove that they can compete with one of the top teams in the conference. The Highlanders will have their work cut out for them, as Rutgers is a tough team to beat at home. However, if NJIT can come out and play with the same intensity and hustle that they did in their last game, they have a chance to pull off the upset.
Game 4: vs. Princeton
The Highlanders will take on the Princeton Tigers on Saturday, December 8th at 8:00 pm in Jadwin Gymnasium. This will be the fourth game of the season for NJIT, and their second Home game The Highlanders are coming off of a loss to Harvard, while Princeton defeated Columbia in their last game.
This will be a tough matchup for NJIT, as Princeton is a strong team. However, theHighlanders have shown that they can compete with anyone, and they will be looking to get back to their winning ways. Be sure to tune in to this one!
Game 5: vs. Penn
The Highlanders will face the University Of Pennsylvania on December 5th at 8:00 p.m. In their last matchup, NJIT won 92-84. This will be a home game for the Highlanders, so come out and support your team!
Game 6: vs. Yale
The Highlanders will face off against the Yale Bulldogs on Friday, December 5th at 7:00 pm. This will be the sixth game of the season for both teams. Yale is currently 3-2, with their most recent game being a loss to Sacred Heart NJIT is 4-1, with their most recent game being a win against Monmouth.
Game 7: vs. Columbia
The Highlanders will look to extend their home Winning Streak to seven games when they face Columbia on Saturday, December 21 at 1 p.m. at the Fleisher Athletic Center.
NJIT is 6-1 at home this season, with the lone loss coming against Willingboro High in the season opener Since then, the Highlanders have won six straight, including four in a row against Division I opponents.
Columbia comes into the game with a 5-4 record, but the Lions are just 1-4 on the road. NJIT is 4-2 against Columbia since joining Division I in 2006, but the Lions have won two of the last three meetings between the two teams.
The game will be broadcast live on ESPN3, and fans can also follow along on Gametracker or Twitter (@NJITHoops).
Game 8: vs. Cornell
On December 5th, the Highlanders will take on the Cornell Big Red at 7 pm. This will be the first time these two teams have faced each other since last season, when Cornell won 68-60. NJIT will be looking to even the score this year and pick up a Big Win against a team that is sure to be one of their biggest challengers in the conference.
Game 9: vs. Brown
The Highlanders will face off against the Brown Bears onDecember 21st at 7 pm in the Brownell Gym. This game is one of the most important games of the season as it will not only count towards their conference record, but also their non-conference record. The game against Brown is always a close one, and this year is expected to be no different. NJIT is looking to keep their undefeated streak alive, so come out and support your team!
