NJIT Highlanders @ Cleveland State Vikings
Smith puts up 13, Cleveland State downs NJIT 56-53
CLEVELAND -- — Tevin Smith had 13 points in Cleveland State's 56-53 victory against NJIT on Tuesday night.
Smith shot 4 of 11 from the field and went 5 for 8 from the line for the Vikings (4-4). Cole Franklin scored 12 points and added three blocks. Tahj Staveskie shot 2 of 4 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line to finish with seven points.
The Highlanders (0-7) were led in scoring by Tariq Francis, who finished with 24 points, six rebounds and five assists. Tim Moore Jr. added eight points and two blocks for NJIT. Jordan Rogers also had six points. The Highlanders prolonged their losing streak to seven in a row.
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Game Information
Cleveland, OH
Referee:Lamont Simpson
Referee:Aran Hart
Referee:Johnee Gleich
2025-26 Standings
| America East ConferenceAmerica 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 |
| Horizon LeagueHorizon League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 15-5 | - | 23-12 |
| Robert Morris | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
| Green Bay | 12-8 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Detroit Mercy | 12-8 | 3 | 17-15 |
| Oakland | 12-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 11-9 | 4 | 17-15 |
| Northern Kentucky | 10-10 | 5 | 20-14 |
| Youngstown State | 8-12 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Milwaukee | 8-12 | 7 | 12-20 |
| Cleveland State | 6-14 | 9 | 11-22 |
| IU Indianapolis | 3-17 | 12 | 7-25 |
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