Newark, N.J. – The University of Maine basketball team had their season come to an end as they fell to #3 NJIT, 60-58.
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A back-and-forth first half broke out as neither side established more than a six-point advantage in the opening 20 minutes.
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The score stood at 32-29 heading into halftime in favor of the Highlanders.
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Mekhi Gray led the way in scoring in the first half for Maine as he eight points and three rebounds.
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Ace Flagg had seven points and two rebounds while
TJ Biel had six points and a pair of rebounds.
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The Black Bears jumped in front early in the second half as they scored eight of the first 12 points to open up the half.
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The two sides would trade the lead back-and-forth down the stretch in the second half, but ultimately it would be the Highlanders who came away with the victory, 60-58.
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The Black Bears conclude the season with an 8-24 record.
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