ncaab Game Recap
UMBC Downs NJIT 76-56 - Match Report
UMBC cruised to victory on Wednesday, running NJIT out of the gym and running up a 76-56 score at Wellness and Events Center.
Jacob Boonyasith had 14 points for UMBC and Dimitrije Spasojevic chipped in with 13 points. Keondre Kennedy had 4 assists for them, while Keondre Kennedy was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
NJIT got 14 points from Souleymane Diakite in a losing cause and another 11 points from Mekhi Gray. Antwuan Butler contributed 3 assists for them, while Antwuan Butler had 6 rebounds.
UMBC was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
UMBC had a 29-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
UMBC heads into a battle against Vermont. NJIT, meanwhile, will have their next action against Albany.