NJIT Highlanders @ Butler Bulldogs
Michael Ajayi's double-double powers Butler to 101-52 victory over NJIT
INDIANAPOLIS -- — Michael Ajayi had 15 points and 12 rebounds to propel Butler to a 101-52 victory over NJIT on Monday.
Drayton Jones scored 14 for the Bulldogs (10-3), while Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor pitched in with 13 points and seven rebounds.
Sebastian Robinson led the Highlanders (4-9) with 15 points and four assists. John Kelly added 12 points and two blocks, while David Bolden scored 10.
Butler took the lead with 19:18 remaining in the first half and did not trail again. Evan Haywood had a team-high 12 points to help the Bulldogs take a 46-19 lead at the break.
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Game Information
Indianapolis, IN
Referee:Evon Burroughs
Referee:Greg Evans
Referee:Connor Mooney
2025-26 Standings
| America East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 3-0 | - | 11-7 |
| NJIT | 3-1 | 0.5 | 8-11 |
| UMass Lowell | 3-1 | 0.5 | 8-11 |
| UMBC | 2-1 | 1 | 9-7 |
| UAlbany | 2-1 | 1 | 6-12 |
| Bryant | 2-2 | 1.5 | 6-12 |
| Maine | 1-3 | 2.5 | 3-16 |
| New Hampshire | 0-3 | 3 | 4-12 |
| Binghamton | 0-4 | 3.5 | 4-15 |
| Big East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 7-0 | - | 17-1 |
| Villanova | 5-1 | 1.5 | 14-3 |
| St. John's | 5-1 | 1.5 | 12-5 |
| Seton Hall | 4-2 | 2.5 | 14-3 |
| Creighton | 5-3 | 2.5 | 11-8 |
| Xavier | 3-4 | 4 | 11-7 |
| DePaul | 2-4 | 4.5 | 10-7 |
| Providence | 2-5 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Butler | 1-5 | 5.5 | 10-7 |
| Georgetown | 1-5 | 5.5 | 9-8 |
| Marquette | 1-6 | 6 | 6-12 |
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