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
- Referees:
- Tony Crisp
- Tiger Womack
- Robert Riley Jr.
2024-25 America East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant | 4-0 | - | 10-9 |
| Maine | 4-1 | 0.5 | 12-8 |
| Vermont | 3-1 | 1 | 10-9 |
| UMass Lowell | 2-2 | 2 | 13-6 |
| UAlbany | 2-3 | 2.5 | 10-10 |
| New Hampshire | 2-3 | 2.5 | 4-16 |
| UMBC | 1-3 | 3 | 9-10 |
| NJIT | 1-3 | 3 | 4-15 |
| Binghamton | 1-4 | 3.5 | 9-11 |
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