Maine Black Bears @ NJIT Highlanders
NJIT wins home opener, beats Maine 63-54
NEWARK, N.J. -- — Dylan O’Hearn had 22 points as NJIT beat Maine 63-54 on Saturday.
O’Hearn made 4 of 6 3-pointers. San Antonio Brinson had 12 points and eight rebounds for NJIT (4-3, 3-2 America East Conference). Zach Cooks added seven rebounds.
LeChaun DuHart had 18 points for the Black Bears (1-5, 1-4). Stephane Ingo added 15 points and 10 rebounds for his third straight double-double and had three blocks.
The two teams meet again Sunday.
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Game Information
Newark, NJ
Referee:John Garbinski
Referee:Dare DeYoung
Referee:King Whetstone
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 |
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