UMBC Retrievers @ NJIT Highlanders
Banks scores 18 as UMBC defeats NJIT 79-60
NEWARK, N.J. -- — Marcus Banks' 18 points helped UMBC defeat NJIT 79-60 on Thursday night.
Banks had nine rebounds for the Retrievers (11-19, 6-9 America East Conference). Khydarius Smith was 7 of 9 shooting and 4 of 4 from the free throw line to add 18 points. Dion Brown had 15 points and shot 7 for 14, including 1 for 5 from beyond the arc.
Tariq Francis led the Highlanders (7-20, 3-12) in scoring, finishing with 22 points and two steals. Elijah Buchanan added 11 points and eight rebounds for NJIT. In addition, Adam Hess had 11 points and six rebounds.
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Game Information
Newark, NJ
Referee:Sean Hull
Referee:Nathan Farrell
Referee:Ryan Corbett
2025-26 Standings
| America East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC | 4-1 | - | 11-7 |
| Vermont | 4-1 | - | 12-8 |
| NJIT | 4-2 | 0.5 | 9-12 |
| UMass Lowell | 3-2 | 1 | 8-12 |
| UAlbany | 3-2 | 1 | 7-13 |
| New Hampshire | 2-3 | 2 | 6-12 |
| Bryant | 2-3 | 2 | 6-13 |
| Maine | 2-4 | 2.5 | 4-17 |
| Binghamton | 0-6 | 4.5 | 4-17 |
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