ORONO, Maine — AJ Lopez's 23 points helped Maine defeat NJIT 78-74 on Thursday night.
Maine earns 78-74 victory over NJIT
AJ Lopez's 23 points helped Maine defeat NJIT 78-74 on Thursday night.
By The Associated Press
February 7, 2025 at 1:42AM
Lopez shot 6 of 12 from the field, including 0 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 11 for 12 from the line for the Black Bears (15-9, 7-2 America East Conference). Kellen Tynes scored 16 points and added three steals. Quion Burns shot 3 for 11 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points, while adding nine rebounds.
Sebastian Robinson finished with 16 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals for the Highlanders (5-19, 2-7). NJIT also got 12 points from Ari Fulton and Tim Moore.
The teams both play Saturday. Maine hosts UMBC and NJIT visits New Hampshire.
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