ncaab Game Recap
NJIT Falls 72-63 to UMBC - Recap
UMBC grabbed a 72-63 win over NJIT on Wednesday, behind a 21-point effort from Matteo Picarelli at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena.
UMBC got 18 points from Tra'Von Fagan and another 15 points from Colton Lawrence. Jacob Boonyasith contributed 6 assists, while Tra'Von Fagan cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
NJIT got 17 points from Raheim Sullivan in a losing cause and another 13 points from Adam Hess. Raheim Sullivan contributed 3 assists for them, while Kevin Osawe had 14 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed NJIT were victorious, as the score was 39-29 at the break.
The rebound battle favored NJIT as they grabbed 35 boards, while UMBC only had 32
UMBC looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Bryant. NJIT will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Maine.