11-19, 6-9 Conference
79
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC | 32 | 47 | 79 |
| NJIT | 25 | 35 | 60 |
7-20, 3-12 Conference
60
Banks scores 18 as UMBC defeats NJIT 79-60
NEWARK, N.J. -- — Marcus Banks' 18 points helped UMBC defeat NJIT 79-60 on Thursday night.
Banks had nine rebounds for the Retrievers (11-19, 6-9 America East Conference). Khydarius Smith was 7 of 9 shooting and 4 of 4 from the free throw line to add 18 points. Dion Brown had 15 points and shot 7 for 14, including 1 for 5 from beyond the arc.
Tariq Francis led the Highlanders (7-20, 3-12) in scoring, finishing with 22 points and two steals. Elijah Buchanan added 11 points and eight rebounds for NJIT. In addition, Adam Hess had 11 points and six rebounds.
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Game Information
Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center
7:00 PM, February 29, 2024Coverage: ESPN+
Newark, NJ
Attendance: 515
- Referees:
- Sean Hull
- Nathan Farrell
- Ryan Corbett
2023-24 America East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 15-1 | - | 28-7 |
| UMass Lowell | 11-5 | 4 | 22-10 |
| Bryant | 11-5 | 4 | 20-13 |
| New Hampshire | 7-9 | 8 | 16-15 |
| Binghamton | 7-9 | 8 | 15-15 |
| Maine | 7-9 | 8 | 15-17 |
| UMBC | 6-10 | 9 | 11-21 |
| UAlbany | 5-11 | 10 | 13-19 |
| NJIT | 3-13 | 12 | 7-21 |
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