Mitchell scores 21 to lead Hartford over Maine 65-50
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. -- — D.J. Mitchell had a career-high 21 points on 6-of-8 shooting from 3-point range and Hartford got past Maine 65-50 on Sunday.
The Hawks edged the Black Bears 63-60 on Saturday.
Miroslav Stafl had 17 points and eight rebounds for Hartford (5-2, 2-0 America East Conference), which earned its fifth consecutive victory. PJ Henry added seven assists and Moses Flowers had seven rebounds.
Vilgot Larsson had 11 points for the Black Bears (0-2, 0-2).
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Kai Jones dominates both ends of the floor
Kai Jones is unstoppable as he makes the strong defensive play, then hustles to cap off the fast-break play with a slam.
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Kai Jones shows out on both ends of court
Kai Jones intercepts a pass and maneuvers through two TCU defenders to slam it down
Michigan State beats No. 2 Michigan 70-64, boosts NCAA hopes
— Rocket Watts scored 21 points and Aaron Henry had 18 to lead Michigan State to a 70-64 victory over No. 2 Michigan on Sunday that seems to seal coach Tom Izzo's 23rd consecutive NCAA Tournament bid.
2020-2021 America East Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC | 10-4 | - | 14-6 |
| Vermont | 10-4 | - | 10-5 |
| New Hampshire | 9-6 | 1.5 | 10-9 |
| Hartford | 8-6 | 2 | 14-8 |
| Albany | 6-6 | 3 | 7-9 |
| UMass Lowell | 7-8 | 3.5 | 11-11 |
| Stony Brook | 7-9 | 4 | 9-14 |
| NJIT | 6-10 | 5 | 7-12 |
| Binghamton | 4-10 | 6 | 4-14 |
| Maine | 2-6 | 5 | 2-7 |