No. 3 Women's Soccer To Host No. 6 New Hampshire In America East Tournament

Published: Friday, October 29, 2021

For the first time since joining the league on July 1, 2020, the NJIT women's soccer team has advanced to the America East Tournament.

2021 AMERICA EAST TOURNAMENT
Matchup: No. 3 NJIT vs No. 6 New Hampshire
Date/Time: Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021 @ 1 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+ | Play by Play: Jason Guerette 

America East Women's Soccer Quarterfinal Ticket Prices
General Admission Adult - $10
General Admission Youth 12U - $5
America East Students w/ ID - $2

Tickets can be purchased on-site (cash only) at the ticket entrance on the Lock Street side of Lubetkin Field at Mal Simon Stadium beginning at 12 p.m. on Sunday.

HOW WE GOT HERE

NJIT opened the season with a tough four-game slate against a trio of high-major opponents (St. John's, Seton Hall, RV Pitt) and perennial NCAA qualifier Monmouth. The Highlanders were held scoreless over the course of four losses but the lessons learned from playing such quality competition would pay dividends down the line.

NJIT earned its first wins of the season via a pair of shutouts over Wagner (1-0) and Saint Peter's (6-0). The latter was historic — one goal shy of the Division I single-game school record of seven goals, set four games into head coach Ally's Nick's tenure against Saint Peter's Aug. 29, 2016.

A second four-game winless stretch (0-3-1) was followed by the Highlanders' first-ever America East conference wins over Maine (1-0) and two-time defending champion Stony Brook (1-0).

After two more losses, a draw at UMBC kicked off NJIT's current four-match unbeaten streak. The Highlanders earned shutout wins over New Hampshire, UAlbany and Hartford to claim the No. 3 seed in next week's AE Tournament.

STAY CONNECTED
Follow NJIT Women's Soccer on Social Media (FB: NJIT Women's Soccer | Twitter/Instagram: @NJITWSoccer) and www.NJITHighlanders.com for more information on the Highlanders' run through the America East Tournament, starting Friday, Oct. 29.