| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJIT | 34 | 30 | 64 |
| GW | 44 | 40 | 84 |
Buchanan scores 20 points as George Washington takes down NJIT 84-64
Christian Jones elevates for dunk vs. NJIT Highlanders
Christian Jones elevates for dunk vs. NJIT Highlanders
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- — Darren Buchanan Jr.'s 20 points helped George Washington defeat NJIT 84-64 on Monday night.
Buchanan also contributed six assists and four steals for the Revolutionaries (4-0). Rafael Castro added 16 points while going 4 of 6 and 8 of 12 from the free-throw line while they also had nine rebounds and three steals. Gerald Drumgoole Jr. had 12 points and shot 4 for 12 (1 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line.
Tariq Francis led the way for the Highlanders (0-5) with 20 points and nine assists. Jake Goldberg added 14 points for NJIT. Malachi Arrington also had eight points.
George Washington took the lead with 5:39 left in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 44-34 at halftime, with Castro racking up 14 points. George Washington outscored NJIT in the second half by 10 points, with Buchanan scoring a team-high 10 points after halftime.
NEXT UP
George Washington next plays Friday against Kansas State on the road, and NJIT will visit Bucknell on Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Roger Ayers
- Clarence Armstrong
- Anthony Eades
2024-25 America East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant | 7-0 | - | 13-9 |
| Maine | 6-1 | 1 | 14-8 |
| Vermont | 4-3 | 3 | 11-11 |
| UMass Lowell | 4-4 | 3.5 | 15-8 |
| UAlbany | 3-4 | 4 | 11-11 |
| UMBC | 3-5 | 4.5 | 11-12 |
| Binghamton | 2-5 | 5 | 10-12 |
| NJIT | 2-5 | 5 | 5-17 |
| New Hampshire | 2-6 | 5.5 | 4-19 |
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 7-1 | - | 16-5 |
| VCU | 6-2 | 1 | 16-5 |
| Saint Louis | 6-3 | 1.5 | 13-9 |
| Dayton | 5-4 | 2.5 | 15-7 |
| St. Bonaventure | 5-5 | 3 | 17-6 |
| George Washington | 4-4 | 3 | 15-6 |
| Saint Joseph's | 4-4 | 3 | 13-8 |
| Duquesne | 4-4 | 3 | 9-12 |
| Massachusetts | 4-4 | 3 | 9-12 |
| Rhode Island | 4-5 | 3.5 | 15-6 |
| Davidson | 3-4 | 3.5 | 13-7 |
| Loyola Chicago | 3-4 | 3.5 | 12-8 |
| La Salle | 3-5 | 4 | 11-10 |
| Richmond | 2-6 | 5 | 7-14 |
| Fordham | 2-7 | 5.5 | 10-12 |
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