The NJIT women's basketball team faces UAlbany in the America East Conference Tournament quarterfinals as the No. 7 Highlanders (12-17) take on the No. 2 Great Danes (24-5) on March 8, 2024, at 7 pm.

The Big Picture

NJIT, with a 4-10 conference record, battles UAlbany, a dominant team with a 13-3 conference record, in their fourth consecutive tournament appearance.

By the Numbers
  • UAlbany holds a 9-1 lead in the all-time series against NJIT, having swept the regular season series.
  • The Highlanders faced a two-point loss, 38-36, against UAlbany in a game that could have gone either way.
State of Play
  • The game will be held at Broadview Arena on UAlbany's campus with live coverage on ESPN+.
  • All-time series record favors UAlbany at 9-1, with NJIT seeking an upset in the quarterfinal match.
What's Next

The outcome of this quarterfinal clash will shape NJIT's journey in the America East Conference Tournament, with a chance to create an upset against the favored UAlbany.

Bottom Line

NJIT faces a tough challenge against UAlbany in the America East quarterfinals, aiming to defy the odds and secure a victory to advance in the tournament.