LEE, N.H. (Interstat) — Sebastian Robinson scored 23 points as NJIT defeated New Hampshire 76-70 in an America East Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at Lundholm Gym.

The Highlanders (14-12) never trailed, building a 39-32 halftime lead and maintaining control despite a second-half push from the Wildcats (8-15). Ari Fulton added 18 points for NJIT, which shot 51.8% from the floor and scored 42 points in the paint.

Comeh Emuobor led New Hampshire with 15 points and Kijan Robinson scored 16. The Wildcats struggled from the free-throw line, making 13 of 22 attempts, and committed 12 turnovers. NJIT’s defense recorded 10 steals.

A crowd of 338 saw the Highlanders sweep the season series after a Jan. 8 victory.