NJIT Highlanders

The NJIT Highlanders, formerly the New Jersey Tech Highlanders, are the varsity sport members of the Division I NCAA-affiliated sports teams of New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). There are ten men's teams, seven women's teams, and three club teams along with a variety of intramural teams. The school's primary conference is the America East Conference. In November 2017 NJIT opened the Wellness and Events Center (WEC) which incorporates upgraded facilities for most Division 1 sports including a 3,500-seat arena for basketball and volleyball.

NJIT Highlanders
UniversityNew Jersey Institute of Technology
ConferenceAmerica East (primary)
Southland (men's & women's tennis)
EIVA (men's volleyball)
NCAADivision I
Athletic directorLenny Kaplan
LocationNewark, New Jersey
Varsity teams19
Basketball arenaWellness and Events Center
Baseball stadiumYogi Berra Stadium
Soccer stadiumJ. Malcolm Simon Stadium
Other venuesPrudential Center
MascotThe Highlander
NicknameHighlanders
ColorsRed and white
   
Websitewww.njithighlanders.com
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