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NJIT Defeats Vermont 63-61 - Recap
NJIT got 31 points from Tariq Francis en route to a 63-61 victory over Vermont on Thursday at Wellness and Events Center.
Elijah Buchanan had 12 points for NJIT and Mekhi Gray chipped in with 8 points. Elijah Buchanan had 3 assists for them, while Tariq Francis was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Vermont got 18 points from TJ Long in a losing cause and another 13 points from Nick Fiorillo. Jace Roquemore contributed 3 assists for them, while Jace Roquemore had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed NJIT were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Vermont had a 37-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
NJIT looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the UMass-Lowell. Vermont will aim to get back on the winning track at UMBC.