NEWARK, NJ – NJIT men's basketball's dramatic buzzer-beater against Saint Peter's earned national recognition, landing at No. 2 on ESPN SportsCenter's Top 10 Plays. Brandon Stores Jr. delivered the unforgettable moment Sunday afternoon, draining a half-court three-pointer as time expired to give the Highlanders a thrilling 54-52 victory at the Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness & Events Center.

With the game coming down to the final possession, the Highlanders secured the defensive rebound they needed to create one last opportunity for redshirt freshman Brandon Stores Jr., who connected on a remarkable half-court three-pointer as time expired to lift NJIT to a thrilling 54-52 victory Sunday afternoon at the Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness & Events Center.

The improbable shot secured NJIT's first win of the season and quickly captured the attention of the national sports world, earning the No. 2 spot among SportsCenter's top plays.



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NJIT begins a five-game road trip as the Highlanders take on Rutgers on Tuesday, the 10th in Piscataway. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Jersey Mike's Arena.

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