ncaab Game Recap
NJIT Highlanders vs Rider Broncs Wrap - NJIT Wins 81-66
NJIT earned a 81-66 victory over Rider on Wednesday, getting 19 points from Dylan O'Hearn at Alumni Gymnasium.
Zach Cooks had 17 points for NJIT and Antwuan Butler chipped in with 9 points. Antwuan Butler had 3 assists for them, while Zach Cooks was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Rider got 10 points from Dontrell McQuarter in a losing cause and another 9 points from Jordan Smalls. Dwight Murray Jr. contributed 4 assists for them, while Tyrel Bladen had 9 rebounds.
NJIT led at halftime, 33-24.
Rider had a 41-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, NJIT takes its act on the road to face Vermont looking for another win. For Rider, they head home to face Coppin State.