The Vector

COVID-19’s Effect on NJIT Athletics

Yukthi Sangoi • November 4, 2020

Many sports seasons and fitness programs at schools and institutions have been altered, or even canceled, across the country as a safety precaution to stop the spread of the virus. NJIT has been able...

Historic Victory by Men’s Soccer Team Honored at Ring Ceremony

Ethan OMalley and eomalley • September 24, 2020

On Wednesday Sept. 16, the NJIT Men’s Soccer team was honored at the Lubetkin Field with the distribution of ASUN championship rings to each player. After a long period apart in...

Athlete of the Week 10/2

NJIT Athletics • October 6, 2017

Kelly DiCristina NEWARK, NJ – Cross country's Kelly DiCristina was named Female Athlete of the Week for her performance at the Ted Owen Invitational on Saturday. In the meet, hosted by Central...

Coming Soon: Steroid Annex to the Baseball Hall of Fame

Scott Rogust • February 9, 2017

The votes were counted and released on January 14 to determine the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2017. This year’s class had three players receive at least 75% of the vote in order to be elected. Those...

The Wellness and Event Center (WEC) is Well on its Way to Completion for Fall 2017

Liem Ho • September 19, 2016

As parents dropped their freshmen kids off for New Student Orientation (NSO) and upperclassmen returned on campus to settle in to their dorm rooms, many have inevitably witnessed the impressive conglomeration...

All Hail the Pocket Protector Brigade

Vector Staff • December 7, 2014

By Brian Pujada One of the more famous quotes in the world of sports was given to us by Bert Bell and it is usually conveyed as follows: “On any given Sunday, any team can beat any other team.” Perhaps...

Athletes of the Week

NJIT Athletics • March 3, 2014

Alyssa Albanese, Basketball Junior, Information Technology Height: 5’3” Hometown: Fort Washington, MD Alyssa Albanese has been selected as NJIT Female Athlete of the Week for her performance during...

Visiting NCCU Extends Winning Streak

NJIT Athletics • March 3, 2014

NCCU, which last lost on January 11 (63-60 at Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference rival Florida A&M), raised its overall record to 22-5 with the 14th consecutive victory. NJIT, which had matched its season...

Track & Field Competes at Moonlight at the MAC

NJIT Athletics • March 3, 2014

The NJIT men's and women's track and field teams competed at Moonlight at the MAC hosted by Monmouth on Wednesday evening. Highlander Freshman, Kelli Hesse. earned a second-place finish in the women's...

Men’s Tennis Drops Close Match at NYIT

NJIT Athletics • February 25, 2014

The NJIT men's tennis team dropped a close match at NYIT, 4-3, Sunday afternoon at Sportime Bethpage Tennis Center. NYIT edged visiting NJIT Sunday taking two out of three doubles contests to earn the...

Men’s Basketball: NJIT Overpowers Wheelock

NJIT Athletics • February 10, 2014

Six NJIT players scored in double figures Thursday night, as the Highlanders overpowered visiting Wheelock, 110-46, in men's basketball on campus in the Fleisher Athletic Center. The Highlanders (10-15)...

Men’s Fencing Wins At MACFA

Guest • December 3, 2013

The NJIT men's fencing team picked up three wins on Sunday at the MACFA B vs. C Tournament defeating University of Virginia, University of Maryland and William & Mary hosted by Johns Hopkins. The...