Lafayette Leopards @ NJIT Highlanders
Wilson hits 20 points, leads NJIT to first win of the season
NEWARK, N.J. -- Diandre Wilson was 7 of 9 from the floor and scored 20 points to lead NJIT to its first win, a 96-80 victory over Lafayette on Tuesday night.
Wilson was 3 of 4 from long distance and made 3 of 4 free throw attempts in just 23 minutes of play. Abdul Lewis had his second double-double of the year with 10 points while grabbing 15 rebounds with two blocks. Shyquan Gibbs chipped in 14 points and Anthony Tarke had 12 for the Highlanders (1-1).
Lafayette made nine more free throws than the Highlanders but NJIT shot 38 of 70 from the field. The Leopards made 27 of 52 attempts.
The Highlanders jumped out to a 27-11 lead early and were up 51-30 at halftime and kept pushing until they had a 75-49 advantage midway of the second half.
Alex Petrie had 19 points for Lafayette (0-2).
Game Information
Newark, NJ
2025-26 Standings
| Patriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 7-1 | - | 15-6 |
| American University | 6-2 | 1 | 13-8 |
| Colgate | 6-2 | 1 | 12-9 |
| Lehigh | 5-3 | 2 | 9-12 |
| Holy Cross | 3-5 | 4 | 8-13 |
| Boston University | 3-5 | 4 | 8-13 |
| Loyola Maryland | 3-5 | 4 | 7-14 |
| Bucknell | 3-5 | 4 | 6-15 |
| Army | 2-6 | 5 | 8-13 |
| Lafayette | 2-6 | 5 | 5-16 |
| America East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Vermont | 5-1 | - | 13-8 |
| NJIT | 4-2 | 1 | 9-12 |
| UMass Lowell | 3-3 | 2 | 8-13 |
| New Hampshire | 3-3 | 2 | 7-12 |
| UAlbany | 3-3 | 2 | 7-14 |
| Maine | 3-4 | 2.5 | 5-17 |
| Bryant | 2-4 | 3 | 6-14 |
| Binghamton | 0-7 | 5.5 | 4-18 |
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