Sunday, January 2
Newark, NJ
2:00 PM
University of Maine
3-9,0-1America East
66
at
69
New Jersey Institute of Technology
6-5,1-0America East
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 33 | 33 | 66 |
| NJIT | 29 | 40 | 69 |
Men's Basketball Drops America East Opener at NJIT 69-66
1/2/2022 4:32:00 PM | Men's Basketball
NEWARK, NJ - The University of Maine men's basketball team lost in close fashion to the Highlanders of NJIT on Sunday afternoon, 69-66.
The Black Bears fell behind early by as Miles Coleman got his Highlander squad out to a 11-7 lead at the 15:07 mark in the first.
Maine went on 12-3 run shortly after falling behind, getting out to a 6 point lead with 8:26 on the clock, their largest of the first half.
Following back-and-forth baskets from both teams, the Black Bears went into the locker oom still holding a 4 point lead, 33-29, at halftime.
Maine would hold onto the lead and increase it to a game high 7 at the 13:51 mark as Ata Turgut score 2 of his 4 points in the contest,
NJIT would draw to within 1 and take over the lead on back-to-back possessions and scores by Coleman.
The Highlanders would hold onto the lead from that point forward, narrowly getting the victory at a 69-66 final score.
The Black Bears were led offensively by a career high 18 from Sam Ihekwoaba. His 8 made field goals also marked a career high, while he shot an impressive 8-14 from the field.
Ja'Shonte Wright-McLeish would chip in 13 for the Black Bears to go along with a team high 8 rebounds. LeChaun Duhart (9 points, 3-7 3PT) and Chris Efretuei (4 pts, 5 rebs, 4 a) also turned in solid performances.
The Highlanders were paced by Miles Coleman, who dropped 23-10 for his squad.
Following the postponed matchup against Hartford on Jan. 6, the Black Bears will next face off against the Stony Brook Seawolves on Saturday, Jan. 8. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 P.M.
-UMaine-
The Black Bears fell behind early by as Miles Coleman got his Highlander squad out to a 11-7 lead at the 15:07 mark in the first.
Maine went on 12-3 run shortly after falling behind, getting out to a 6 point lead with 8:26 on the clock, their largest of the first half.
Following back-and-forth baskets from both teams, the Black Bears went into the locker oom still holding a 4 point lead, 33-29, at halftime.
Maine would hold onto the lead and increase it to a game high 7 at the 13:51 mark as Ata Turgut score 2 of his 4 points in the contest,
NJIT would draw to within 1 and take over the lead on back-to-back possessions and scores by Coleman.
The Highlanders would hold onto the lead from that point forward, narrowly getting the victory at a 69-66 final score.
The Black Bears were led offensively by a career high 18 from Sam Ihekwoaba. His 8 made field goals also marked a career high, while he shot an impressive 8-14 from the field.
Ja'Shonte Wright-McLeish would chip in 13 for the Black Bears to go along with a team high 8 rebounds. LeChaun Duhart (9 points, 3-7 3PT) and Chris Efretuei (4 pts, 5 rebs, 4 a) also turned in solid performances.
The Highlanders were paced by Miles Coleman, who dropped 23-10 for his squad.
Following the postponed matchup against Hartford on Jan. 6, the Black Bears will next face off against the Stony Brook Seawolves on Saturday, Jan. 8. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 P.M.
-UMaine-
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Maine
NJIT
FG%
.419
.535
3FG%
.318
.417
FT%
.538
.563
RB
35
36
TO
8
12
STL
4
4
Game Leaders
Pts
18
FGM
8
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
0
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