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NJIT Falls 73-69 to UMBC - Recap

UMBC got a 31-point performance from Keondre Kennedy as UMBC handed NJIT a 73-69 defeat on Wednesday at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena.

UMBC got 13 points from L.J. Owens and another 10 points from Nathan Johnson. Keondre Kennedy contributed 5 assists, while Keondre Kennedy cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

NJIT got a 19-point performance from Miles Coleman, who was supported by 12 points from James Lee. Dylan O'Hearn had 3 assists in a losing cause for NJIT, while Matt Faw grabbed 9 rebounds.

UMBC trailed at halftime, 38-35.

The rebound battle favored NJIT as they grabbed 30 boards, while UMBC only had 29

Next game, UMBC takes its act on the road to face Binghamton looking for another win. For NJIT, they head home to face Albany.