| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJIT | 32 | 34 | 66 |
| KENN | 29 | 31 | 60 |
Tarke with 27 points, NJIT beats Kennesaw State 66-60
KENNESAW, Ga. -- Anthony Tarke scored a career-best 27 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead NJIT to a 66-60 win over Kennesaw State on Wednesday night.
Tarke was 10 of 14 from the field for the Highlanders (10-11, 3-3 Atlantic Sun). Reilly Walsh and Diandre Wilson added nine points apiece.
A Zach Cooks 3-pointer capped a 16-8 start for the Highlanders and they held on for a 32-29 edge at the break.
Tarke had two dunks, a 3-pointer and a jumper as part of an 11-4 run to open the second half and NJIT led 43-33 with 15:34 to go. Kennesaw State tried to cut the lead, getting as close as 64-60 with 14 seconds remaining before Cooks sank the final two points from the free-throw line.
Nick Masterson scored 21 points with four rebounds for the Owls (5-16, 1-5) who have lost five of the last six. James Scott added 15 points, six assists and four steals.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Patrick Evans
- Tony Henderson
- Michael Husted
2024-25 America East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMass Lowell | 1-0 | - | 12-4 |
| Binghamton | 1-0 | - | 9-7 |
| Vermont | 1-0 | - | 8-8 |
| Bryant | 1-0 | - | 7-9 |
| NJIT | 0-0 | 0.5 | 3-12 |
| Maine | 0-1 | 1 | 8-8 |
| UAlbany | 0-1 | 1 | 8-8 |
| UMBC | 0-1 | 1 | 8-8 |
| New Hampshire | 0-1 | 1 | 2-14 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 2-0 | - | 12-3 |
| New Mexico State | 2-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Kennesaw State | 1-0 | 0.5 | 9-5 |
| Liberty | 1-1 | 1 | 13-2 |
| Middle Tennessee | 1-1 | 1 | 10-5 |
| Western Kentucky | 1-1 | 1 | 10-5 |
| Florida International | 1-1 | 1 | 7-8 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8-6 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-2 | 2 | 11-4 |
| Sam Houston | 0-2 | 2 | 7-8 |
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