Mathews scores 32 to lead Lipscomb over NJIT 81-77
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Garrison Mathews had a season-high 32 points as Lipscomb narrowly beat NJIT 81-77 on Monday night.
Matt Rose had 12 points for Lipscomb (22-6, 13-2 Atlantic Sun Conference). Kenny Cooper added 11 points. Eli Pepper had eight rebounds for the home team.
Lipscomb posted a season-high 16 3-pointers.
Shyquan Gibbs had 19 points for the Highlanders (20-10, 8-7). Abdul Lewis added 18 points and 11 rebounds. Diandre Wilson had 15 points.
The Bisons improve to 2-0 against the Highlanders for the season. Lipscomb defeated NJIT 70-52 on Jan. 16. Lipscomb finishes out the regular season against North Alabama on the road on Friday. NJIT finishes out the regular season against Liberty at home on Friday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jose Carrion
- Bart Lenox
- Owen Shortt
2024-25 America East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAlbany | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| UMass Lowell | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| UMBC | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Bryant | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Maine | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Vermont | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Binghamton | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| New Hampshire | 0-0 | - | 2-8 |
| NJIT | 0-0 | - | 0-6 |
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| North Florida | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Austin Peay | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Jacksonville | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| North Alabama | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Lipscomb | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Queens University | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Central Arkansas | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Bellarmine | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
| Stetson | 0-0 | - | 1-6 |
| West Georgia | 0-0 | - | 0-6 |
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