The NJIT men's volleyball team concluded its 2026 season after a narrow defeat to Princeton in the EIVA Semifinals, losing 3-2. The match featured a dynamic back-and-forth, starting with NJIT winning the first set 37-35, followed by Princeton winning the second 25-16. NJIT managed to take the third set 25-22 before Princeton leveled the match with a 25-19 victory in the fourth. In a decisive fifth set, Princeton outperformed NJIT, finishing 15-11 to secure their spot in the EIVA Championship.

By the Numbers
  • Wiktor Nowak recorded a career-high 31 kills, the second-highest total in NCAA for a five-set match this season.
  • NJIT's 18 wins this season are the most since 2007, with a 9-3 record in EIVA play.
State of Play
  • NJIT finished the regular season undefeated at home, one of only three NCAA Division I programs to do so this year.
  • Andre Aleixo earned the 2026 Tom Tait Memorial Freshman of the Year and was recognized as an All-EIVA Second Team member.
What's Next

The Highlanders aim to build on their strong performance as they prepare for the upcoming season, focusing on retaining key players and improving their postseason results.

Bottom Line

Despite the semifinal loss, NJIT's historic season marked a significant advancement for the program, highlighting their potential for future success with a core group of talented athletes.