American University Eagles at NJIT Highlanders
· NCAA Men's Basketball
American wins 58-53 against NJIT
Stephens added five rebounds, five assists, and three steals for the Eagles (2-2). Matt Rogers scored 12 points and added eight rebounds. Geoff Sprouse shot 2 for 4 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with eight points.
The Highlanders (0-4) were led in scoring by Miles Coleman, who finished with 23 points, eight rebounds and two steals. NJIT also got eight points and nine rebounds from Kevin Osawe. In addition, Da’mir Faison finished with eight points.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 58 - 53 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 58 - 51 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Paul McMillan IV made Layup. | 58 - 53 |
| 2nd 0:07 | Lorenzo Donadio made Free Throw. | 58 - 51 |
| 2nd 0:07 | Lorenzo Donadio made Free Throw. | 57 - 51 |
Statistics
 AMER |
 NJIT |
|
|---|---|---|
| 22-51 | FG | 18-46 |
| 43 | Field Goal % | 39 |
| 3-14 | 3PT | 4-12 |
| 21 | Three Point % | 33 |
| 11-15 | FT | 13-25 |
| 73 | Free Throw % | 52 |
| 34 | Rebounds | 33 |
| 7 | Offensive Rebounds | 7 |
| 27 | Defensive Rebounds | 26 |
| 9 | Assists | 6 |
| 7 | Steals | 4 |
| 4 | Blocks | 2 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 3 | Team Turnovers | 2 |
| 11 | Total Turnovers | 13 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 11 | Points Off Turnovers | 7 |
| 6 | Fast Break Points | 3 |
| 36 | Points in Paint | 28 |
| 19 | Fouls | 15 |
| 9 | Largest Lead | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center
Location: Newark, NJ
Attendance: 478 | Capacity:
Location: Newark, NJ
Attendance: 478 | Capacity:
2025-26 Patriot League Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 17-1 | - | 26-8 |
| Colgate | 11-7 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Lehigh | 11-7 | 6 | 18-17 |
| Boston University | 10-8 | 7 | 17-17 |
| American University | 9-9 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Loyola Maryland | 8-10 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Lafayette | 8-10 | 9 | 11-21 |
| Bucknell | 6-12 | 11 | 10-23 |
| Army | 5-13 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Holy Cross | 5-13 | 12 | 11-22 |
2025-26 America East Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC | 14-2 | - | 24-9 |
| Vermont | 12-4 | 2 | 22-12 |
| NJIT | 10-6 | 4 | 16-17 |
| UMass Lowell | 9-7 | 5 | 15-18 |
| UAlbany | 7-9 | 7 | 11-21 |
| Maine | 6-10 | 8 | 8-24 |
| New Hampshire | 5-11 | 9 | 9-21 |
| Bryant | 5-11 | 9 | 9-22 |
| Binghamton | 4-12 | 10 | 8-23 |