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The NJIT women's basketball team (8-12, 3-1 GWC) will host Great West Conference opponent Houston Baptist on Thursday, February 18 at 5pm in the Prudential Center in downtown Newark. … Last time out vs. HBU, NJIT scored a season-high 83 points recording its first conference win, 83-70. … NJIT leads the all-time series, 1-0.

Due to the heavy winter storm that hit the Newark area last Wednesday, resulted in the postponement of the teams next two scheduled contests, which were to be played at North Dakota and South Dakota.  NJIT has not played since a 54-51 overtime loss at Savannah State on February 6.

Houston Baptist (3-19, 1-6 GWC) has played its last three games on the road and will conclude its trip at NJIT on Thursday.  The Huskies are coming off a 79-66 loss at conference opponent Texas-Pan American last Wednesday.  Four players finished with double-figures for Houston Baptist led by Jaime Springs' 19 points.

The Huskies are led by Taniqua Hollis, who has played in 14 out of 22 games, averaging (9.6ppg).  Destini Texada is the top rebounder with (5.6rpg).  Raquel Jones has connected on 42 three-pointers on the season; Jones scored 22 points vs. the Highlanders in Houston (Jan.16) scoring 15 from behind the arc.

Jessica Gerald, the only Highlander averaging double-figures, leads the team with (15.3ppg) and ranks third in the conference in scoring.   Forward Ivana Seric is NJIT's top rebounder (6.3rpg) followed by Taiwo Oyelola (6.2rpg).  Taiwo is averaging (9.9ppg).

Fans can follow all the action live on www.njithighlanders.com, which will carry a webcast play-by-play and commentary by Matt Provence, as well as an in-game real-time stat feed.