NJIT Highlanders @ Butler Bulldogs
4-9, 2-7 Away
52
4-9, 2-7 Away
10-3, 7-1 Home
101
10-3, 7-1 Home
Michael Ajayi's double-double powers Butler to 101-52 victory over NJIT
INDIANAPOLIS -- — Michael Ajayi had 15 points and 12 rebounds to propel Butler to a 101-52 victory over NJIT on Monday.
Drayton Jones scored 14 for the Bulldogs (10-3), while Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor pitched in with 13 points and seven rebounds.
Sebastian Robinson led the Highlanders (4-9) with 15 points and four assists. John Kelly added 12 points and two blocks, while David Bolden scored 10.
Butler took the lead with 19:18 remaining in the first half and did not trail again. Evan Haywood had a team-high 12 points to help the Bulldogs take a 46-19 lead at the break.
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Game Information
Hinkle Fieldhouse
2:00 PM, December 22, 2025Coverage: ESPN+
Indianapolis, IN
Attendance: 6,304
- Referees:
- Evon Burroughs
- Greg Evans
- Connor Mooney
2025-26 America East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 0-0 | - | 8-6 |
| UMBC | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| UMass Lowell | 0-0 | - | 5-9 |
| New Hampshire | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| NJIT | 0-0 | - | 4-9 |
| UAlbany | 0-0 | - | 4-10 |
| Bryant | 0-0 | - | 3-9 |
| Binghamton | 0-0 | - | 3-10 |
| Maine | 0-0 | - | 1-13 |
2025-26 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 2-0 | - | 12-1 |
| Creighton | 2-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Seton Hall | 1-0 | 0.5 | 11-1 |
| St. John's | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Butler | 1-1 | 1 | 10-3 |
| Xavier | 1-1 | 1 | 9-4 |
| Georgetown | 1-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Villanova | 0-0 | 1 | 9-2 |
| DePaul | 0-2 | 2 | 8-5 |
| Providence | 0-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Marquette | 0-2 | 2 | 5-8 |
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