New Hampshire 76, at NJIT 80

NEWARK, N.J. (Interstat) — David Bolden scored 21 points, including a critical late 3-pointer, and the NJIT Highlanders overcame a halftime deficit to outlast the New Hampshire Wildcats 80-76 in an America East Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at Fleisher Athletic Center. The most important part of the game unfolded in the final minutes, as NJIT erased a five-point halftime disadvantage with a second-half surge fueled by defense and clutch shooting. Trailing 40-35 at the break, the Highlanders opened the second period on a 17-7 run to seize control, a lead they would not relinquish despite several New Hampshire… Read more...