Freshman Andre Aleixo has been honored as the EIVA Freshman of the Year, leading six NJIT Highlanders in earning All-Conference distinctions. The 6-foot-4 outside hitter also made the All-EIVA Second Team. Notable teammates include Bruno Figueiredo, Daniel Latkowski, and Wiktor Nowak, all named to the First Team. Aleixo, along with junior libero Diego Lopez, showcased impressive individual performances throughout the season.

By the Numbers
  • Aleixo ranked 10th in the conference with 2.86 kills per set and 5th with 0.32 service aces per set.
  • Figueiredo accumulated 855 total assists, placing 2nd in the conference.
  • Latkowski's 1.03 blocks per set ranked 3rd in the EIVA.
  • Nowak led the conference with an average of 3.83 kills per set.
State of Play
  • NJIT enters postseason with an 18-8 overall record and a 9-3 EIVA record.
  • The team is on a five-match winning streak and has secured 18 wins, the most since 2007.
  • NJIT finished the regular season undefeated at home, among just three NCAA Division I teams to do so.
What's Next

The EIVA Conference Tournament is set for April 23–25 at Penn State, where NJIT, as the No. 2 seed, will face the winner of George Mason vs. Princeton on April 23.

Bottom Line

NJIT's impressive performance, highlighted by individual accolades and a strong postseason push, positions the team as a formidable competitor in the EIVA Conference Tournament.