Kennedy scores 31 to lead UMBC over NJIT 73-69
BALTIMORE -- — Keondre Kennedy had a career-high 31 points as Maryland-Baltimore County narrowly beat NJIT 73-69 on Wednesday night.
Kennedy shot 12 for 16 from the field. He added seven rebounds.
L.J. Owens had 13 points for Maryland-Baltimore County (8-10, 3-4 America East Conference). Nathan Johnson added 10 points and seven rebounds.
Miles Coleman had 19 points for the Highlanders (8-10, 3-5), whose losing streak stretched to five games. James Lee added 12 points. Matt Faw had 11 points, nine rebounds and three blocks.
The Retrievers improve to 2-0 against the Highlanders this season. Maryland-Baltimore County defeated NJIT 76-56 on Jan. 12.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Lionel Butler
- Sean Campbell
- Tyler Sandmann
2024-25 America East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAlbany | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Bryant | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| UMass Lowell | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| UMBC | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Maine | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Vermont | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Binghamton | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| New Hampshire | 0-0 | - | 2-6 |
| NJIT | 0-0 | - | 0-6 |
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