NJIT Highlanders @ American University Eagles
Rogers scores 28, American knocks off NJIT 87-73
WASHINGTON -- — Matt Rogers had 28 points in American's 87-73 win against NJIT on Thursday night.
Rogers added 11 rebounds and three blocks for the Eagles (2-2). Elijah Stephens added 11 points while going 3 of 6 and 3 of 4 from the free throw line, and he also had eight assists. Colin Smalls shot 4 for 10, including 2 for 7 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points.
Mekhi Gray led the Highlanders (0-3) in scoring, finishing with 18 points and six rebounds. Sebastian Robinson added 15 points and six assists for NJIT. Tariq Francis also had 13 points and three steals.
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Game Information
Washington, DC
Referee:King Whetstone
Referee:Sean Campbell
Referee:Ian McClenny
2025-26 Standings
| America East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC | 14-2 | - | 24-9 |
| Vermont | 12-4 | 2 | 22-12 |
| NJIT | 10-6 | 4 | 16-17 |
| UMass Lowell | 9-7 | 5 | 15-18 |
| UAlbany | 7-9 | 7 | 11-21 |
| Maine | 6-10 | 8 | 8-24 |
| New Hampshire | 5-11 | 9 | 9-21 |
| Bryant | 5-11 | 9 | 9-22 |
| Binghamton | 4-12 | 10 | 8-23 |
| Patriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 17-1 | - | 26-8 |
| Colgate | 11-7 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Lehigh | 11-7 | 6 | 18-17 |
| Boston University | 10-8 | 7 | 17-17 |
| American University | 9-9 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Loyola Maryland | 8-10 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Lafayette | 8-10 | 9 | 11-21 |
| Bucknell | 6-12 | 11 | 10-23 |
| Army | 5-13 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Holy Cross | 5-13 | 12 | 11-22 |
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