James leads Liberty past NJIT 57-51, claims share of title
NEWARK, N.J. -- Scottie James had 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead Liberty to a 57-51 win over NJIT on Friday night and claim a share of the Atlantic Sun title.
Liberty tied with Lipscomb atop the conference but the Flames (25-6, 14-2) will go into the conference tournament as the second seed.
Lovell Cabbil had 15 points for the Flames.
Abdul Lewis scored a season-high 25 points and had nine rebounds for the Highlanders (20-11, 8-8). Diandre Wilson added 10 points.
Zach Cooks, who led the Highlanders in scoring heading into the matchup with 17 points per game, had only five points on 2-of-12 shooting.
The Flames swept the Highlanders in the season series. Liberty defeated NJIT 77-57 on Feb. 2.
NJIT will be the fifth seed in the conference tournament.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Freddie Williams
- Archibald Whaley
- Art Vaulk
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State | 7-2 | - | 15-7 |
| Middle Tennessee | 6-3 | 1 | 15-7 |
| Liberty | 5-4 | 2 | 17-5 |
| Louisiana Tech | 5-4 | 2 | 16-6 |
| UTEP | 5-4 | 2 | 15-7 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-4 | 2 | 14-8 |
| Kennesaw State | 5-4 | 2 | 13-9 |
| New Mexico State | 5-4 | 2 | 12-10 |
| Sam Houston | 1-8 | 6 | 8-14 |
| Florida International | 1-8 | 6 | 7-15 |
2024-25 America East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant | 8-0 | - | 14-9 |
| Maine | 6-2 | 2 | 14-9 |
| Vermont | 5-3 | 3 | 12-11 |
| UMass Lowell | 4-4 | 4 | 15-8 |
| Binghamton | 3-5 | 5 | 11-12 |
| UMBC | 3-5 | 5 | 11-12 |
| UAlbany | 3-5 | 5 | 11-12 |
| NJIT | 2-6 | 6 | 5-18 |
| New Hampshire | 2-6 | 6 | 4-19 |
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