NEWARK, N.J. (Interstat) — The Sacred Heart Pioneers defeated the NJIT Highlanders 65-49 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Fleisher Athletic Center.

Sacred Heart led 28-24 at halftime and extended its advantage in the second half, holding NJIT to just 25 points after intermission. The victory improved Sacred Heart’s record to 4-6, while NJIT fell to 4-8.

Ari Fulton led the Highlanders with 11 points and seven rebounds. Mekhi Conner directed the Pioneers’ offense with seven assists in the win. Attendance was announced at 816. Sacred Heart was a pregame favorite and the combined score fell well below the over/under line.