NJIT Highlanders @ Morgan State Bears
0-4, 0-2 Away
69
0-4, 0-2 Away
3-2, 3-1 Home
81
3-2, 3-1 Home
Thomas' 18 lead Morgan State past NJIT 81-69
BALTIMORE -- — Will Thomas had 18 points in Morgan State's 81-69 victory over NJIT on Saturday.
Thomas shot 6 of 13 from the field and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Bears (3-2). Daniel Akitoby scored 13 points and added nine rebounds. Ahmarie Simpkins had 11 points and shot 5 of 10 from the field.
Sebastian Robinson led the way for the Highlanders (0-4) with 20 points. Tariq Francis added 18 points, six rebounds and six assists for NJIT. Tim Moore Jr. finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
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Game Information
Baltimore, MD
Referee:Antoine Dawkins
Referee:Chet Walker
Referee:Sean Ryal
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| 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 |
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 11-3 | - | 24-11 |
| Morgan State | 10-4 | 1 | 14-16 |
| Norfolk State | 8-6 | 3 | 15-17 |
| North Carolina Central | 8-6 | 3 | 14-18 |
| South Carolina State | 7-7 | 4 | 10-22 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 5-9 | 6 | 9-23 |
| Coppin State | 5-9 | 6 | 7-24 |
| Delaware State | 2-12 | 9 | 8-23 |
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