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North Florida Ospreys vs NJIT Highlanders Wrap - North Florida Wins 82-75

Wajid Aminu scored 21 points leading North Florida to a 82-75 victory over NJIT at Wellness and Events Center on Thursday.

Carter Hendricksen had 19 points for North Florida and Garrett Sams chipped in with 12 points. Ivan Gandia-Rosa had 7 assists for them, while Wajid Aminu was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

NJIT got 19 points from Zach Cooks in a losing cause and another 14 points from San Antonio Brinson. Shyquan Gibbs contributed 4 assists for them, while Souleymane Diakite had 15 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed North Florida were victorious, as the score was 50-39 at the break.

NJIT had a 33-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

North Florida looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Florida Gulf Coast. NJIT will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Jacksonville.