Francis scores 22 as NJIT downs UMBC 75-74
BALTIMORE -- — Tariq Francis' 22 points helped NJIT defeat UMBC 75-74 on Saturday night.
Francis had nine rebounds for the Highlanders (5-14, 1-6 America East Conference). Kjell de Graaf scored 18 points and added seven rebounds and three blocks. Adam Hess shot 4 for 9, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points. The Highlanders snapped a six-game skid.
Marcus Banks led the Retrievers (6-15, 1-5) in scoring, finishing with 21 points and eight rebounds. Dion Brown added 18 points for UMBC. Franck Emmou also recorded 17 points.
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Game Information
Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena
12:00 AM, 28 January 2024
Baltimore, MD
Attendance: 1,685
- Referees:
- Wally Rutecki
- Ian McClenny
- Tyler Sandmann
2024-25 America East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant | 8-0 | - | 14-9 |
| Maine | 6-2 | 2 | 14-9 |
| Vermont | 5-3 | 3 | 12-11 |
| UMass Lowell | 4-4 | 4 | 15-8 |
| Binghamton | 3-5 | 5 | 11-12 |
| UMBC | 3-5 | 5 | 11-12 |
| UAlbany | 3-5 | 5 | 11-12 |
| NJIT | 2-6 | 6 | 5-18 |
| New Hampshire | 2-6 | 6 | 4-19 |
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