NEWARK, N.J. – FDU women's basketball (3-3, 0-0) is set for a northern New Jersey battle, as they travel to face NJIT (6-1, 0-0). 
 

The Basics

• Date: November 25
• Time: 6 p.m. ET
• Where: Joel and Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center (Newark, N.J.)
• TV: ESPN+
• Live Stats: Sidearm

Last Time Out

• The Knights completed a 72-41 rout of Delaware State on 11/19, in front of a national TV audience.
• Madlena Gerke led the way with 23 points on six threes in the victory.
• Leah Crosby poured in her first-ever collegiate double-double, scoring ten and grabbing 11 boards.
• Gerke and Crosby were named the NEC Player and Rookie of the Week, respectively, for their efforts.

SCOUTING THE HIGHLANDERS

• NJIT enters the matchup red-hot, riding a 6-1 start to the 2025-26 campaign.
• The Highlanders enter on a three-game win streak, with victories over St. Thomas, Saint Peter's and Drexel in that span.
• The lone loss for NJIT came to Minnesota, on 11/14.
• NJIT is led by the duo of Marissa Gingrich and Olivia Kulyk, who each average 15.6 PPG.

COMING SOON

Following the bout with NJIT, FDU will hit Thanksgiving break. The Knights return on Saturday, November 29, as they host Monmouth in Hackensack. Tip-off comes at 2 p.m.