Cornell Big Red @ NJIT Highlanders
Cornell downs NJIT behind Morgan's 34 points
NEWARK, N.J. -- Matt Morgan scored 34 points with six 3-pointers and seven rebounds, Jimmy Boeheim added 15 points off the bench and Cornell pulled away early from NJIT for an 86-73 win on Saturday at the Central New York Hoops Classic.
Jack Gordon added 10 points and Steven Julian grabbed seven rebounds for the Big Red (3-2), who shot 64 percent to the Highlanders' 45 percent despite 14 turnovers.
Morgan's 3 capped an 11-0 run for a 56-35 Cornell lead early in the second half and the Big Red were never threatened.
Josh Warren's layup broke an 8-all tied and sparked an 11-2 run for a 19-10 lead. Morgan hit back-to-back 3s and Cornell led 40-29 at halftime on his two free throws.
Morgan has scored in double figures in 56 consecutive games.
Zach Cooks and Shyquan Gibbs scored 25 points apiece for NJIT (4-1).
Game Information
Newark, NJ
Referee:Patrick Evans
Referee:John Hampton
Referee:Art Vaulk
2025-26 Standings
| America East ConferenceAmerica East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 2-0 | - | 10-7 |
| NJIT | 2-0 | - | 7-10 |
| UMass Lowell | 2-0 | - | 7-10 |
| UMBC | 1-0 | 0.5 | 8-6 |
| Bryant | 1-1 | 1 | 5-11 |
| UAlbany | 0-1 | 1.5 | 4-12 |
| New Hampshire | 0-2 | 2 | 4-11 |
| Binghamton | 0-2 | 2 | 4-13 |
| Maine | 0-2 | 2 | 2-15 |
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