Myles sparks 2nd half surge, Stetson downs NJIT 80-67
DELAND, Fla. -- Divine Myles scored 20 points leading four into double figures and Stetson shot 59 percent after halftime, breaking through for their first conference win with an 80-67 defeat of NJIT on Thursday night.
The Hatters (9-9, 1-1 Atlantic Sun) trailed by seven at the break, but Myles opened the second half with two quick baskets that sparked a 15-7 run that saw Stetson take a 49-48 lead with just under 14 minutes to play.
Christiaan Jones broke a 49-49 tie with a 3-pointer and Stetson led from there. The Hatters shot 59 percent (16 of 27) and made 6 of 10 3-pointers after halftime.
Leo Goodman scored 15 points for Stetson on 6-of-6 shooting, including 3 of 3 from distance. B.J. Glasford also scored 15 and Angel Rivera had 10 with five assists.
Anthony Tarke led the Highlanders (8-9, 1-1) with 23 points and four 3-pointers.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Darryl Smith
- Bart Lenox
- Chris Chumley
2023-24 America East Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Vermont | 15-1 | - | 28-7 |
UMass Lowell | 11-5 | 4 | 22-10 |
Bryant | 11-5 | 4 | 20-13 |
New Hampshire | 7-9 | 8 | 16-15 |
Binghamton | 7-9 | 8 | 15-15 |
Maine | 7-9 | 8 | 15-17 |
UMBC | 6-10 | 9 | 11-21 |
UAlbany | 5-11 | 10 | 13-19 |
NJIT | 3-13 | 12 | 7-21 |
2023-24 ASUN Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Eastern Kentucky | 12-4 | - | 17-14 |
Stetson | 11-5 | 1 | 22-13 |
Lipscomb | 11-5 | 1 | 20-12 |
Austin Peay | 10-6 | 2 | 19-16 |
North Florida | 9-7 | 3 | 16-16 |
North Alabama | 8-8 | 4 | 15-17 |
Florida Gulf Coast | 8-8 | 4 | 14-18 |
Queens University | 7-9 | 5 | 14-19 |
Kennesaw State | 6-10 | 6 | 15-16 |
Jacksonville | 5-11 | 7 | 16-17 |
Central Arkansas | 5-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
Bellarmine | 4-12 | 8 | 8-23 |