PITMAN, NJ – The Rutgers-Camden men's soccer team was picked sixth by the coaches in the 2026 New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) preseason poll released on Wednesday morning.

The Scarlet Raptors went 7-8-4 last season en route to a 4-3-2 mark in the NJAC before falling in the first round.

RUC will open the season on Tuesday, September 1, at 4:30, traveling to Penn State Abington. The home opener is set for 7 p.m. on Friday, September 4, against Ursinus College as part of the Cialella Soccer Classic.

NJAC play begins on Saturday, September 26, at noon as the Scarlet Raptors host William Paterson.

2026 NJAC MEN'S SOCCER PRESEASON POLL
(first place votes in parentheses)
1. Rowan (6)
2. Montclair State (3)
3. TCNJ
4. Stockton
5. New Paltz
6. RUTGERS-CAMDEN
7. Rutgers-Newark
8. William Paterson
9. Kean (1)
10. Ramapo