1 | 2 | T | |
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UVM | 23 | 38 | 61 |
NJIT | 24 | 39 | 63 |
Francis scores 31 as NJIT defeats Vermont 63-61
Vermont Catamounts vs. NJIT Highlanders: Game Highlights
Vermont Catamounts vs. NJIT Highlanders: Game Highlights
NEWARK, N.J. -- — Tariq Francis scored 31 points and made five 3-pointers to lead NJIT past Vermont 63-61 on Thursday night.
Francis also added eight rebounds for the Highlanders (6-15, 2-7 America East Conference). Elijah Buchanan scored 12 points while going 5 of 15 (0 for 6 from 3-point range), and added three steals. Mekhi Gray had eight points and was 3 of 10 shooting and 2 of 4 from the free throw line.
The Catamounts (18-6, 8-1) were led by TJ Long, who recorded 18 points. Nick Fiorillo added 13 points and six rebounds for Vermont. Ileri Ayo-Faleye also recorded nine points and seven rebounds. The loss broke the Catamounts' nine-game winning streak.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brian O'Connell
- Nathan Hall
- Tim Smith
2024-25 America East Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Bryant | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
UMBC | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
UMass Lowell | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Vermont | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Binghamton | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Maine | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
NJIT | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
New Hampshire | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
UAlbany | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |