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Merrimack vs NJIT Final: 61-54 - Recap
Merrimack got 18 points from Ziggy Reid en route to a 61-54 victory over NJIT on Thursday at Wellness and Events Center.
Mikey Watkins had 11 points for Merrimack and Jordan Minor chipped in with 9 points. Ziggy Reid had 3 assists for them, while Ziggy Reid was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
NJIT got a 19-point performance from Miles Coleman, who was supported by 11 points from Antwuan Butler. Antwuan Butler had 3 assists in a losing cause for NJIT, while Dylan O'Hearn grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Merrimack were victorious, as the score was 35-24 at the break.
NJIT had a 37-21 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Merrimack looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Rutgers. NJIT will aim to get back on the winning track at Lehigh.