NEWARK, N.J. (Interstat) — Maryland-Baltimore County edged NJIT 52-51 in a women’s America East conference game Thursday night at Fleisher Athletic Center. The Retrievers rallied from a nine-point halftime deficit, outscoring the Highlanders 21-9 in the fourth quarter to secure the road victory.

Jade Tillman led UMBC with 17 points. NJIT’s Alejandra Zuniga scored a game-high 22 points in the loss. Kyleigh Welsh blocked seven shots for the Highlanders.

UMBC improved to 9-9. NJIT fell to 13-7.