Maine Black Bears @ NJIT Highlanders
Coleman scores 23 to carry NJIT past Maine 69-66
NEWARK, N.J. -- — Miles Coleman had 23 points and 10 rebounds as NJIT defeated Maine 69-66 on Sunday.
It was the first America East Conference matchup of the season for both teams.
Matt Faw had 11 points and eight rebounds for NJIT (6-5, 1-0). James Lee added 10 points and six rebounds.
NJIT had a five-point lead with 16 seconds remaining and held on.
NJIT totaled 40 points in the second half, a season high for the team.
Sam Ihekwoaba had 18 points and six rebounds for the Black Bears (3-9, 0-1). Ja'Shonte Wright-McLeish added 13 points and eight rebounds. Byron Ireland had 11 points.
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Game Information
Newark, NJ
Referee:Tony Crisp
Referee:Tiger Womack
Referee:Robert Riley Jr.
2025-26 Standings
| America East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC | 14-2 | - | 21-8 |
| Vermont | 12-4 | 2 | 20-11 |
| NJIT | 10-6 | 4 | 15-16 |
| UMass Lowell | 9-7 | 5 | 14-17 |
| UAlbany | 7-9 | 7 | 11-20 |
| Maine | 6-10 | 8 | 8-23 |
| New Hampshire | 5-11 | 9 | 9-20 |
| Bryant | 5-11 | 9 | 9-21 |
| Binghamton | 4-12 | 10 | 8-23 |
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