O'Hearn scores 42 to lift NJIT over Lafayette 90-86 in 2OT
EASTON, Pa. -- — Dylan O'Hearn had a career-high and program-record 42 points as NJIT beat Lafayette 90-86 in a come-from-behind double overtime win on Sunday.
O'Hearn scored 15 points in the two overtime periods — the only NJIT player to score after regulation. He was 5-of-11 from 3-point range, hit 13 of 15 free throws and added seven rebounds.
Mekhi Gray had 11 points and six rebounds for NJIT (5-3). Matt Faw added 10 points and nine rebounds. James Lee had seven rebounds.
Jon Brantley had 19 points with six 3-pointers, for the Leopards (2-6). Kyle Jenkins added 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Neal Quinn had 15 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeff Clark
- Andy O'Brien
- Jack Loughran
2024-25 America East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMass Lowell | 0-0 | - | 10-4 |
| Binghamton | 0-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Maine | 0-0 | - | 8-6 |
| UAlbany | 0-0 | - | 7-7 |
| UMBC | 0-0 | - | 7-7 |
| Bryant | 0-0 | - | 6-8 |
| Vermont | 0-0 | - | 6-8 |
| NJIT | 0-0 | - | 2-11 |
| New Hampshire | 0-0 | - | 2-12 |
2024-25 Patriot League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| American University | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Loyola Maryland | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Army | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Boston University | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Lafayette | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Lehigh | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Bucknell | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Navy | 0-0 | - | 3-9 |
| Colgate | 0-0 | - | 3-10 |
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