Polite scores 18 in George Mason's 86-68 win against NJIT
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Malik Henry elevates for slam vs. NJIT Highlanders
Malik Henry elevates for slam vs. NJIT Highlanders
FAIRFAX, Va. -- — Ronald Polite's 18 points helped George Mason defeat NJIT 86-68 on Wednesday night.
Polite added six assists and three steals for the Patriots (6-1). Darius Maddox scored 17 points, shooting 7 for 12, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc. Amari Kelly had 11 points and was 4 of 9 shooting and 1 of 4 from the free throw line.
Elijah Buchanan led the way for the Highlanders (1-5) with 28 points and seven rebounds. Adam Hess added 15 points for NJIT. Tariq Francis also put up 12 points and four assists.
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Game Information
EagleBank Arena
12:00 AM, 30 November 2023
Fairfax, VA
Attendance: 2,443
- Referees:
- Sean Hull
- Wally Rutecki
- Justin Porterfield
2024-25 America East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAlbany | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| UMass Lowell | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Bryant | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Maine | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| UMBC | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Vermont | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Binghamton | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| New Hampshire | 0-0 | - | 2-7 |
| NJIT | 0-0 | - | 0-6 |
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Chicago | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| St. Bonaventure | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| Dayton | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Rhode Island | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Davidson | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| George Washington | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| La Salle | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| VCU | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Saint Joseph's | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| George Mason | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Fordham | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Saint Louis | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Richmond | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
| Duquesne | 0-0 | - | 0-5 |
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