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UMBC Downs NJIT 79-60 - Match Report
Marcus Banks Jr. scored 18 points leading UMBC to a 79-60 victory over NJIT at Wellness and Events Center on Thursday.
Khydarius Smith had 18 points for UMBC and Dion Brown chipped in with 15 points. Marcus Banks Jr. had 4 assists for them, while Marcus Banks Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
NJIT got a 22-point performance from Tariq Francis, who was supported by 11 points from Adam Hess. Elijah Buchanan had 3 assists in a losing cause for NJIT, while Levi Lawal grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed UMBC were victorious, as the score was 32-26 at the break.
UMBC heads into a battle against Binghamton. NJIT, meanwhile, will have their next action against Bryant.