<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://njithighlanders.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>New Jersey Institute of Technology Athletics</title><link>https://njithighlanders.com/rss.aspx</link><description>Latest news items for New Jersey Institute of Technology Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://njithighlanders.com/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><managingEditor>sid@njithighlanders.com (New Jersey Institute of Technology Athletics)</managingEditor><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Zac Kuzak Named 2025-26 America East Man of the Year</title><link>https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/6/2/mens-swimming-diving-zac-kuzak-named-2025-26-america-east-man-of-the-year.aspx</link><guid>https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/6/2/mens-swimming-diving-zac-kuzak-named-2025-26-america-east-man-of-the-year.aspx</guid><category>Men's Swimming &amp; Diving</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Kuzak - AE Man of the Year " src="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/30/Zac_MOTY_TV.png" /><br /><br />NEWARK, NJ — NJIT men's swimming and diving senior Zac Kuzak has been named the 2025-26 America East Conference Man of the Year, the league office announced at the conference's annual awards dinner on the evening of June 2.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/30/Zac_MOTY_TV.png" /><media:content url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/30/Zac_MOTY_TV.png"><media:title>Kuzak - AE Man of the Year </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/30/Zac_MOTY_TV.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 2 Jun 2026 21:30:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>9</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14885</s:story_id></item><item><title>NJIT to Join America East Conference as 10th Member Institution</title><link>https://njithighlanders.com/news/2020/6/12/general-njit-to-join-america-east-conference-as-10th-member-institution.aspx</link><guid>https://njithighlanders.com/news/2020/6/12/general-njit-to-join-america-east-conference-as-10th-member-institution.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Fencing, Men's Soccer, Men's Swimming &amp; Diving, Men's Track &amp; Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Fencing, Women's Soccer, Women's Track &amp; Field, Women's Volleyball, Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="american_east_solo.png" src="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2020/6/12/american_east_solo.png" /><br /><br />NEWARK, NJ--America East Board of Presidents formally elected New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) as a full conference member, effective for the 2020-21 academic year.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2020/6/12/american_east_solo.png" /><media:content url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2020/6/12/american_east_solo.png"><media:title>american_east_solo.png</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2020/6/12/american_east_solo.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2020 15:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>11243</s:story_id></item><item><title>27th Annual Highlanders Athletics Golf Classic</title><link>https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/5/15/general-the-27th-annual-highlanders-athletics-golf-classic.aspx</link><guid>https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/5/15/general-the-27th-annual-highlanders-athletics-golf-classic.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="2026 Golf Outing" src="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/14/NJIT_Athletics_Golf_10031341.png" /><br /><br />The Highlanders Athletics Golf Classic is the largest fundraiser for the athletics department and paves the way for future Highlander athletes. Your participation provides funding for our areas of greatest need, including student scholarships.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/14/NJIT_Athletics_Golf_10031341.png" /><media:content url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/14/NJIT_Athletics_Golf_10031341.png"><media:title>2026 Golf Outing</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/14/NJIT_Athletics_Golf_10031341.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>3</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14876</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women’s Tennis Finishes 2025-26 Season with ITA Regional Ranking; Wipfli Ranked in Singles, Cocero and Wipfli Ranked in Doubles</title><link>https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/6/4/womens-tennis-womens-tennis-finishes-2025-26-season-with-ita-regional-ranking-wipfli-ranked-in-singles-cocero-and-wipfli-ranked-in-doubles.aspx</link><guid>https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/6/4/womens-tennis-womens-tennis-finishes-2025-26-season-with-ita-regional-ranking-wipfli-ranked-in-singles-cocero-and-wipfli-ranked-in-doubles.aspx</guid><category>Women's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="ITA NORTHEAST REGION NO.9 RANKING" src="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/3/ITA_WOMEN_S_RANKINGS_-_TEAM__9.png" /><br /><br />NEWARK, NJ — The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) released its annual regional rankings, and the NJIT women's tennis team earned recognition both as a team and individually following a historic 2025-26 season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/3/ITA_WOMEN_S_RANKINGS_-_TEAM__9.png" /><media:content url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/3/ITA_WOMEN_S_RANKINGS_-_TEAM__9.png"><media:title>ITA NORTHEAST REGION NO.9 RANKING</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/3/ITA_WOMEN_S_RANKINGS_-_TEAM__9.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 4 Jun 2026 10:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14891</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men's Tennis Earns ITA Northeast Regional Rankings</title><link>https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/6/4/mens-tennis-earns-ita-northeast-regional-rankings.aspx</link><guid>https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/6/4/mens-tennis-earns-ita-northeast-regional-rankings.aspx</guid><category>Men's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="MTEN ITA Rankings" src="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/3/ITA_Region_TV_Graphic.png" /><br /><br />NEWARK, N.J. – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) has released its annual regional rankings Tuesday afternoon, with the Highlanders receiving team and individual honors.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/3/ITA_Region_TV_Graphic.png" /><media:content url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/3/ITA_Region_TV_Graphic.png"><media:title>MTEN ITA Rankings</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/3/ITA_Region_TV_Graphic.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 4 Jun 2026 10:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>10</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14890</s:story_id></item><item><title>Fernando Barboto Adds John Velasco as Assistant Coach</title><link>https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/6/5/mens-soccer-fernando-barboto-adds-john-velasco-as-assistant-coach.aspx</link><guid>https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/6/5/mens-soccer-fernando-barboto-adds-john-velasco-as-assistant-coach.aspx</guid><category>Men's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="John Velasco--MSOC Assistant Coach" src="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/2/Velasco_-_Website_10139528.png" /><br /><br />NEWARK, NJ--NJIT men's soccer head coach Fernando Barboto announced the hiring of John Velasco as Assistant Coach.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/2/Velasco_-_Website_10139528.png" /><media:content url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/2/Velasco_-_Website_10139528.png"><media:title>John Velasco--MSOC Assistant Coach</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/2/Velasco_-_Website_10139528.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 5 Jun 2026 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>8</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14889</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mike Lane Adds John Hannafin as Assistant Coach</title><link>https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/6/2/womens-basketball-mike-lane-adds-john-hannafin-as-assistant-coach.aspx</link><guid>https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/6/2/womens-basketball-mike-lane-adds-john-hannafin-as-assistant-coach.aspx</guid><category>Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="John Hannafin - Website" src="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/13/John_Hannafin_-_Website_10018278.png" /><br /><br />NEWARK, NJ–NJIT women's basketball head coach Mike Lane announced the hiring of John Hannafin as the next Assistant Coach.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/13/John_Hannafin_-_Website_10018278.png" /><media:content url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/13/John_Hannafin_-_Website_10018278.png"><media:title>John Hannafin - Website</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/13/John_Hannafin_-_Website_10018278.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>13</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14884</s:story_id></item><item><title>Teams and Matchups for the Inaugural America East – Metro Men’s and Women’s Basketball Challenge Announced</title><link>https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/6/1/mens-basketball-teams-and-matchups-for-the-inaugural-america-east-metro-mens-and-womens-basketball-challenge-announced.aspx</link><guid>https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/6/1/mens-basketball-teams-and-matchups-for-the-inaugural-america-east-metro-mens-and-womens-basketball-challenge-announced.aspx</guid><category>Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="AE Metro BB Graphic" src="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/6/1/Cover.jpg" /><br /><br />The America East Conference and Metro Conference today announced the participating schools and the full schedule of games for the inaugural America East – Metro Basketball Challenge, set for the start of the 2026 men's and women's basketball seasons.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/1/Cover.jpg" /><media:content url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/1/Cover.jpg"><media:title>AE Metro BB Graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/6/1/Cover.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 1 Jun 2026 11:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14888</s:story_id></item><item><title>Fotheringham Wraps Up Season in 3,000-Meter Steeplechase at NCAA East First Round</title><link>https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/5/30/womens-track-field-fotheringham-wraps-up-season-in-3-000-meter-steeplechase-at-ncaa-east-first-round.aspx</link><guid>https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/5/30/womens-track-field-fotheringham-wraps-up-season-in-3-000-meter-steeplechase-at-ncaa-east-first-round.aspx</guid><category>Women's Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Jessie - NCAA East First Round" src="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/30/IMG_1868.jpg" /><br /><br />LEXINGTON, KY – Freshman Jessie Fotheringham concluded a remarkable debut season on Saturday, competing in the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase at the 2026 NCAA East First Round, hosted by the University of Kentucky.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/30/IMG_1868.jpg" /><media:content url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/30/IMG_1868.jpg"><media:title>Jessie - NCAA East First Round</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/30/IMG_1868.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 21:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>19</s:sport_id><s:story_id>14887</s:story_id></item><item><title>Ballen and Brown Open Competition on Day One at 2026 NCAA East First Round</title><link>https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/5/27/mens-track-field-ballen-and-brown-open-competition-on-day-one-at-2026-ncaa-east-first-round.aspx</link><guid>https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/5/27/mens-track-field-ballen-and-brown-open-competition-on-day-one-at-2026-ncaa-east-first-round.aspx</guid><category>Men's Track &amp; Field</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Jason Ballen - NCAA East First Round" src="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/27/IMG_0321__2_.jpg" /><br /><br />LEXINGTON, KY – NJIT senior Jason Ballen and freshman Eatoniel Brown opened competition on Wednesday at the 2026 NCAA East First Round, hosted by the University of Kentucky.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/27/IMG_0321__2_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/27/IMG_0321__2_.jpg"><media:title>Jason Ballen - NCAA East First Round</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://njithighlanders.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/27/IMG_0321__2_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:30:00 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