NEWARK, NJ – The NJIT men's basketball team sweeps season series against Binghamton with 73-64 win and improve to 8-2 in America East play.

Halfway through the first half the Bearcats held a one-point lead, 15-14, as both teams were looking for offensive rhythm.

The Highlanders were just 4-13 (30.8%) from the field and 1-6 from deep in the first ten minutes until sophomore Ari Fulton knocked down a three to build momentum heading into half.

After the first twenty minutes of play, the Highlanders went into half up 32-30 but only shot 10-27 (37%) from the field.

Sophomore Jordan Rogers recorded his second straight double-digit performance with 11 points on 5-6 shooting from the field in just the first half. Fulton followed with 10 points.

Coming out of the break the Highlanders maintained control until the final buzzer.

The Bearcats were able to get the game within two possessions with just over two minutes to go however the Highlanders shut down the Bearcats' run to secure the victory at home.

The Highlanders had four players in double-figures, continuing their high scoring offense through conference play.

Leading the way for the Highlanders was Fulton with 21 points and Rogers with 15 points on 6-7 FG and 6-9 FG respectively.

The back court for the Highlanders combined for 28 points with junior Sebastian Robinson and freshman David Bolden both scored 14 points.

The Highlanders continue their remarkable start improving to 8-2 in America East play as they sweep the weekend homestretch. Eight conference wins marks their highest conference win total in
program

The four-game win streak is the highest win streak since the Highlanders won five straight back in January of 2019.

Next Up
NJIT starts a two-game road trip as the Highlanders travel to New Hampshire on Thursday, February 12^th for a 6:00 p.m. start time. Stay up to date on all things NJIT Men's Basketball throughout the season by following @NJITHoops on X/Twitter and Instagram.