NJIT Highlanders @ Hartford Hawks
Shriver scores 23 to lift Hartford over NJIT 83-62
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. -- — David Shriver had a season-high 23 points as Hartford romped past NJIT 83-62 on Saturday.
D.J. Mitchell had 17 points for Hartford (10-18, 8-8 America East Conference). Briggs McClain added 11 points and six rebounds. Austin Williams had seven assists.
Hartford posted a season-high 17 3-pointers.
Hartford dominated the first half and led 43-25 at halftime. The Hawks' 43 points in the first half were a season best for the team.
Mekhi Gray had 15 points and four blocks for the Highlanders (11-16, 6-11). Miles Coleman added 14 points. Da'mir Faison had 11 points.
The Hawks improve to 2-0 against the Highlanders for the season. Hartford defeated NJIT 65-49 on Feb. 12.
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Game Information
West Hartford, CT
Referee:William Flowers Jr.
Referee:Jeff Adams
Referee:Riley McGraw
2025-26 Standings
| America East ConferenceAmerica East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC | 13-2 | - | 20-8 |
| Vermont | 11-4 | 2 | 19-11 |
| NJIT | 10-5 | 3 | 15-15 |
| UMass Lowell | 8-7 | 5 | 13-17 |
| UAlbany | 7-8 | 6 | 11-19 |
| Maine | 6-9 | 7 | 8-22 |
| Bryant | 5-10 | 8 | 9-20 |
| New Hampshire | 4-11 | 9 | 8-20 |
| Binghamton | 4-12 | 9.5 | 8-23 |
| Non-NCAA Division INon-NCAA Division I | CONF | OVR |
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