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UMBC Falls 75-74 Against NJIT - Game Recap

NJIT grabbed a 75-74 win over UMBC on Saturday, behind a 22-point effort from Tariq Francis at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena.

NJIT got 18 points from Kjell de Graaf and another 12 points from Adam Hess. Sebastian Robinson contributed 4 assists, while Levi Lewal cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

UMBC got a 21-point performance from Marcus Banks Jr., who was supported by 18 points from Dion Brown. Anthony Valentine had 3 assists in a losing cause for UMBC, while Max Lorca-Lloyd grabbed 11 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed UMBC were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

NJIT had a 37-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

NJIT looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Binghamton. UMBC will aim to get back on the winning track at Bryant.