NJIT Men's Soccer Team Hosts James Madison in Weekend Matchup

Strategic Insights -

The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) men's soccer team is set to host James Madison on Saturday, September 4, on Lubetkin Field at Mal Simon Stadium. The game marks the final game of a three-game homestand for the Highlanders. As of September 1, NJIT graduate students Rene White and Regsan Watkins are ranked among the top two in goals and points in the NCAA Division I active career men's soccer leaders. White leads the nation in career goals (41) and points (89), while Watkins ranks second in goals (36) and points (87).

Key Takeaways:

  • NJIT graduate students Rene White and Regsan Watkins are ranked the top two in goals and points among NCAA Division I active career men's soccer leaders.
  • White ranks first in the NCAA in career goals (41) and points (89), while Watkins sits in second in goals (36) and points (87).
  • White was named a 2021 CoSIDA Academic All-America first-team honoree and currently ranks third in goals per game (0.66) and fourth in points per game (1.44).
  • Watkins, the 2021 America East Conference Striker of the Year, ranks fifth in goals per game (0.59) and points per game (1.43) and has scored 22 goals in his college career.
  • NJIT will host James Madison on Saturday, September 4, in a matchup between two top teams in the NCAA Division I men's soccer competition.
  • James Madison, the 2021 Colonial Athletic Association Champions, enters the game with a 1-1 overall record and has been selected as the preseason favorite in the Colonial Athletic Association.

Statistics:

  • NJIT graduate students Rene White and Regsan Watkins are ranked the top two in goals, with White scoring 41 goals and Watkins scoring 36.
  • As of September 1, White leads the nation in career points with 89, while Watkins sits in second with 87 points.
  • In their college careers, White has averaged 0.66 goals per game and 1.44 points per game, while Watkins has averaged 0.59 goals per game and 1.43 points per game.
  • James Madison has scored 3 goals so far this season, with Luca Erhardt being the team leader in goals (3).
  • NJIT's 2021 schedule features 17 regular season matches, including 10 home games and 9 non-conference contests.

Sources:

  • NJIT's men's soccer team news release, September 2
  • NJIT website, men's soccer team page
  • NCAA Division I men's soccer website, career active list
  • CollegeSoccerNews website, National Team of the Week
  • America East Conference website, preseason coaches' poll