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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJIT | 10-2 | - | 15-12 |
| UMBC | 9-2 | 0.5 | 16-8 |
| Vermont | 9-3 | 1 | 17-10 |
| UMass Lowell | 6-5 | 3.5 | 11-15 |
| UAlbany | 5-6 | 4.5 | 9-17 |
| New Hampshire | 4-7 | 5.5 | 8-16 |
| Bryant | 4-8 | 6 | 8-18 |
| Maine | 4-8 | 6 | 6-21 |
| Binghamton | 1-11 | 9 | 5-22 |
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