Audio: NJIT coach reacts to sweeping No. 12 USC at AVCA Showcase

Setter Roque Nido guided the offense to a .442 attack percentage as NJIT swept No. 12 USC 25-20, 25-20, 25-17 on Saturday at the AVCA Showcase for the program’s first win against a nationally ranked team in three years.

All-EIVA opposite Alvaro Gimeno had both a match-high three aces and 11 kills while hitting .529 in the victory. In addition, outside attacker Jens Feldthus added 10 kills on a .438 attack percentage.

USC was held to a .044 attack percentage, including hitting negative-.227 in the final game.

NJIT out-blocked USC 17 to 3 with All-EIVA middle attacker Luca Berger leading all players with 11 blocks and Julian Meissner contributing seven kills.

Check out Off the Block’s postmatch with NJIT coach Danny Goncalves following the non-conference victory.