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NJIT Highlanders vs UMBC Retrievers Wrap - UMBC Wins 95-91
NJIT was victimized by Marcus Banks Jr. for 35 points as UMBC defeated them 95-91 in NCAA action on Saturday.
Bryce Johnson had 29 points for UMBC and Marlon Short chipped in with 19 points. Marlon Short had 5 assists for them, while Bryce Johnson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
NJIT got a 27-point performance from Tariq Francis, who was supported by 18 points from Quentin Duncan. Tariq Francis had 6 assists in a losing cause for NJIT, while Jordan Rogers grabbed 8 rebounds.
UMBC led at halftime, $HalfScore.
NJIT had a 37-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
UMBC heads into a battle against Albany. NJIT, meanwhile, will have their next action against Vermont.