NJIT Highlanders @ UCF Knights
DeJesus, Ingram carry UCF past NJIT 78-65
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Ceasar DeJesus had 17 points to lead five Central Florida players in double figures as the Knights topped NJIT 78-65 on Saturday.
Dazon Ingram added 13 points for the Knights (6-2), who have won three straight. Dre Fuller Jr., Collin Smith and Darin Green Jr. scored 11 apiece.
DeJesus made 8 of 10 shots.
Zach Cooks had 26 points, 11 rebounds and four assists for the Highlanders (2-7), whose losing streak stretched to five games.
Central Florida takes on Green Bay at home on Tuesday. NJIT faces UMass Lowell at home on Wednesday.
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Game Information
Orlando, FL
Referee:Zelton Steed
Referee:Bart Lenox
Referee:Bill Jacobson
2025-26 Standings
| America 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 |
| Big 12 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 11-2 | - | 23-3 |
| Arizona | 10-2 | 0.5 | 23-2 |
| Iowa State | 10-3 | 1 | 23-3 |
| Kansas | 9-3 | 1.5 | 19-6 |
| Texas Tech | 9-3 | 1.5 | 19-6 |
| BYU | 7-5 | 3.5 | 19-6 |
| West Virginia | 7-5 | 3.5 | 16-9 |
| UCF | 6-6 | 4.5 | 17-7 |
| TCU | 6-6 | 4.5 | 16-9 |
| Cincinnati | 6-7 | 5 | 14-12 |
| Oklahoma State | 4-8 | 6.5 | 16-9 |
| Arizona State | 4-8 | 6.5 | 13-12 |
| Colorado | 4-9 | 7 | 14-12 |
| Baylor | 3-9 | 7.5 | 13-12 |
| Kansas State | 1-11 | 9.5 | 10-15 |
| Utah | 1-11 | 9.5 | 9-16 |
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