The NJIT men's tennis team secured their ninth consecutive victory by defeating Army West Point 4-1 on the road. The Highlanders established an early lead by winning the doubles point, with strong performances from Wil Jenkins/Soma Fukuhara and Nejc Skorjanc/Yerassyl Bakhtiyar. In singles, Jenkins, Bakhtiyar, and Maxime Hankins each achieved straight-set wins to clinch the match. Head coach Marco Matteucci praised the team's ability to handle pressure against a tough opponent. The victory marks a successful stretch following a previous loss to Drexel.

By the Numbers
  • Highlanders have won 9 matches in a row, including victories over teams like Bucknell and Temple.
  • Jenkins and Bakhtiyar both achieved convincing singles victories, with scores of 6-4, 6-3 and 6-3, 6-1, respectively.
State of Play
  • The Highlanders have shown consistent momentum leading up to the regular season finale.
  • This win solidifies their standing ahead of the upcoming conference tournament.
What's Next

NJIT will face Hofstra in their final regular season match on Saturday, April 11, at 1:00 p.m. The outcome may impact their seeding in the upcoming conference tournament.

Bottom Line

The NJIT men's tennis team's performance underscores their resilience and skill as they navigate a successful season, building well towards the conference tournament.