Three Gothic Knights Named to 2025 NJAC Men’s Volleyball All-Conference Team

By: Contact: Hannah Hirst; Assistant Athletic Communication Director

PITMAN, N.J. – The New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) has officially announced its 2025 Men’s Volleyball All-Conference selections, and New Jersey City University (NJCU) was well-represented with three standout student-athletes earning recognition for their exceptional performances this season. Sophomore outside hitter Marcus Pardasie (Paramus, N.J./Cresskill) and freshman outside hitter Matt Peralta (Hackensack, N.J./Hackensack) were named to the All-NJAC First Team, while junior setter Alex Casais (Bayonne, N.J./Bayonne) received Honorable Mention honors.

Marcus Pardasie (Paramus, N.J./Cresskill), one of the most decorated players in the region this season, earned his second consecutive First Team All-NJAC honor. A dynamic sophomore outside hitter, Pardasie led the Gothic Knights in nearly every major offensive category. He tallied a program-best 452 kills and 33 service aces, while ranking second in digs (223) and blocks (34.0). He started 29 of NJCU’s 31 matches and played in 103 total sets. His conference-leading 4.39 kills per set and 508 total points—over 50 more than any other NJAC player—highlighted his dominance throughout the season. He also ranked fourth in hitting percentage (.313), fifth in digs per set (2.17), and ninth in service aces per set (0.32). Pardasie’s stellar year earned him a long list of accolades, including four NJAC Player of the Week selections, two Skyline Conference Player of the Week honors, a national AVCA Division III Player of the Week recognition, and a selection as NJAC Defensive Player of the Week.

Joining Pardasie on the First Team is freshman outside hitter Matt Peralta (Hackensack, N.J./Hackensack), who made an immediate impact in his debut collegiate season. Peralta finished second on the team with 250 kills and 27 service aces, while adding 151 digs and 23 blocks. He started all 25 matches in which he appeared, playing in 84 sets. Peralta ranked in the NJAC top ten in several statistical categories: fifth in kills per set (2.98), 10th in hitting percentage (.245), eighth in service aces per set (0.32), ninth in digs per set (1.80), and fifth in total points (291). His breakout year also earned him Skyline Conference Rookie of the Year, First Team All-Skyline honors, and numerous weekly awards from both the Skyline and NJAC, including NJCU Rookie of the Week (twice), Skyline Rookie of the Week, and NJAC Defensive Player of the Week.

Rounding out NJCU’s all-conference selections is junior setter Alex Casais (Bayonne, N.J./Bayonne), who was named Honorable Mention All-NJAC, the first such honor of his career. Casais anchored the Gothic Knights’ offense with a team-leading 992 assists, averaging 10.23 assists per set—second-best in the NJAC. In addition to his setting duties, he contributed significantly on defense and in transition play, ranking third on the team in digs (157), fourth in blocks (30.0), and third in service aces (24). His consistency and leadership earned him a spot on the All-Skyline First Team as well.

The Gothic Knights concluded their 2025 campaign with a 23-10 overall record, including a 16-2 mark in Skyline Conference play. They finished third in the NJAC standings with a 1-2 conference record. The 23 victories set a new program record for wins in a single season and marked the sixth time NJCU has reached the 20-win milestone (2005, 2006, 2009, 2022, 2024, 2025). Under head coach Carlo Edra, the team has now reached 20 or more wins in four different seasons, including three in the last four years.

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