At NJIT ... 2008: Appeared in one game in his final season as a Highlander. 2007: Walk-on who joined the team for the first time and appeared in five games.

Prior to NJIT: Played for coach Jannet Moskusa at Tottenville High on Staten Island. ... also played handball in high school.

Personal: Matthew E. Sasso. ... son of Edward and Kathleen Sasso. ... majoring in architecture. ... born 6/21/85 in Staten Island, NY.