NEWARK, N.J. (Interstat) — David Bolden scored 21 points as NJIT rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat New Hampshire 80-76 in an America East Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at Fleisher Athletic Center.

The Highlanders trailed 40-35 at halftime but outscored the Wildcats 45-36 in the second half. Bolden’s late 3-pointer helped seal the win. Ari Fulton added 18 points for NJIT.

Comeh Emuobor led New Hampshire with 18 points and KiJan Robinson scored 16. The Wildcats committed 15 turnovers, leading to 15 points for NJIT.

NJIT improved to 7-10 overall. New Hampshire fell to 4-11.