| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJIT | 39 | 36 | 75 |
| UNF | 39 | 47 | 86 |
North Florida dominates 2nd half, beats NJIT 86-75
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Ivan Gandia-Rosa scored 23 points and Osborn Blount added 17 as North Florida dominated the second half to take an 86-75 victory over NJIT on Saturday.
Gandia-Rosa was 7 of 13 from the field while making 7 of 8 free throws. Blount matched his career high with four from distance to finish 5 of 9 from the floor. Garret Sams added 15 points and Noah Horchler had 11 with seven rebounds for North Florida (13-17, 7-6 Atlantic Sun Conference).
The Ospreys shot 51 percent (29-57) from the floor while holding NJIT to 29-of-68 shooting (43 percent). North Florida made 10 more free throws and one more trey than the Highlanders.
The game was tied at 39-39 at the break but the Ospreys erupted in the second half, shooting 62 percent to start the final period to rule that half 47-36.
Abdul Lewis and Anthony Tarke both had double-doubles for NJIT. Tarke had 20 points with 11 rebounds and five assists. Lewis also had 20 points with 10 rebounds for NJIT (13-15, 6-7).
Game Information
- Referees:
- Marc Ellard
- Art Vaulk
- Nate Green
2024-25 America East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 2-0 | - | 9-8 |
| Bryant | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-9 |
| UMass Lowell | 1-1 | 1 | 12-5 |
| Maine | 1-1 | 1 | 9-8 |
| Binghamton | 1-1 | 1 | 9-8 |
| UAlbany | 1-1 | 1 | 9-8 |
| UMBC | 1-1 | 1 | 9-8 |
| NJIT | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-13 |
| New Hampshire | 0-2 | 2 | 2-15 |
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens University | 3-0 | - | 10-6 |
| Lipscomb | 2-1 | 1 | 10-6 |
| North Alabama | 2-1 | 1 | 10-6 |
| Jacksonville | 2-1 | 1 | 8-7 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 2-1 | 1 | 8-8 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 2-1 | 1 | 7-9 |
| Stetson | 2-1 | 1 | 4-12 |
| Austin Peay | 1-2 | 2 | 6-10 |
| Central Arkansas | 1-2 | 2 | 5-11 |
| West Georgia | 1-2 | 2 | 3-13 |
| North Florida | 0-3 | 3 | 7-9 |
| Bellarmine | 0-3 | 3 | 3-13 |
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