The NJIT men's tennis team, led by head coach Marco Matteucci, has unveiled its fall 2026 schedule, featuring participation in several prestigious events. Key tournaments include three ITA events, five team invitationals, one Big South event, and one NCAA event. Matteucci is optimistic about the schedule's competitiveness, highlighting past successes and summer preparations of players like Riccardo and Soma. The Highlanders will kick off their season in September at the Army Invitational and the ITA All-American Championships, with a range of notable tournaments scheduled throughout the fall.

By the Numbers
  • 3 Intercollegiate Tennis Association events
  • 5 team invitationals scheduled for the fall
  • 1 Big South event and 1 NCAA event included in the schedule
State of Play
  • The Highlanders ended last season on a ten-match winning streak.
  • NJIT achieved the No. 2 seed in the Big South Conference in their inaugural season.
What's Next

The team will be focused on strong performances at the ITA Regionals and the Big South Individual Tournament, aiming for significant runs in each. Additionally, the Highlanders have set high expectations for their newcomers, looking to integrate them into the competitive schedule.

Bottom Line

Expect NJIT to build on last season鈥檚 momentum with a robust fall schedule, aiming for strong team and individual showings at various esteemed tournaments, while continuing to elevate their presence in collegiate tennis.