VESTAL, N.Y. (Interstat) — Sebastian Robinson scored 22 points to lead NJIT to a 73-65 comeback victory over Binghamton in an America East Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at the Events Center.

The visiting Highlanders trailed by three at halftime but outscored the Bearcats 39-28 in the second half. Robinson, a guard from Montclair, New Jersey, added three rebounds and three assists. Melvyn Ebonkoli contributed 16 points and eight rebounds for NJIT.

Ryan Richardson led Binghamton with 16 points and four assists. Bryson Wilson added 15 points. The Bearcats shot efficiently but were hampered by 11 turnovers, which NJIT converted into 20 points.

NJIT improved to 6-10 overall and 1-0 in conference play. Binghamton fell to 4-12 and 0-1. An announced crowd of 1,456 attended.