NJIT defeats UMass-Lowell 71-64
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UMass Lowell River Hawks vs. NJIT Highlanders: Game Highlights
UMass Lowell River Hawks vs. NJIT Highlanders: Game Highlights
NEWARK, N.J. ( -- — Tariq Francis scored 26 points as NJIT beat UMass-Lowell 71-64 on Saturday night.
Francis added seven rebounds for the Highlanders (7-15, 3-7 America East Conference). Elijah Buchanan scored 21 points and added five rebounds and three blocks. Mekhi Gray finished 4 of 6 from the field to finish with 10 points.
Quinton Mincey led the way for the River Hawks (16-7, 7-3) with 21 points. Brayden O'Connor added 13 points for UMass-Lowell. Ayinde Hikim also recorded 11 points.
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Game Information
NJIT Wellness and Events Center
9:00 PM, 10 February 2024
Newark, NJ
Attendance: 471
- Referees:
- Adam Vandenburgh
- Ryan Corbett
- Mamadou Ba
2023-24 America East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 15-1 | - | 28-7 |
| UMass Lowell | 11-5 | 4 | 22-10 |
| Bryant | 11-5 | 4 | 20-13 |
| New Hampshire | 7-9 | 8 | 16-15 |
| Binghamton | 7-9 | 8 | 15-15 |
| Maine | 7-9 | 8 | 15-17 |
| UMBC | 6-10 | 9 | 11-21 |
| UAlbany | 5-11 | 10 | 13-19 |
| NJIT | 3-13 | 12 | 7-21 |
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