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NJIT Highlanders vs Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Wrap - NJIT Wins 56-54
Zach Cooks went off for 25 points and added 5 rebounds leading NJIT over Florida Gulf Coast, 56-54, on Saturday at Alico Arena.
NJIT got 12 points from Shyquan Gibbs and another 5 points from Diego Willis. San Antonio Brinson contributed 3 assists, while Souleymane Diakite cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Florida Gulf Coast got a 21-point performance from Caleb Catto, who was supported by 10 points from Justus Rainwater. Jalen Warren had 5 assists in a losing cause for Florida Gulf Coast, while Tracy Hector Jr. grabbed 7 rebounds.
NJIT led at halftime, 32-27.
NJIT had a 28-21 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
NJIT heads into a battle against North Alabama. Florida Gulf Coast, meanwhile, will have their next action against Jacksonville.