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Maine Black Bears vs NJIT Highlanders Recap - NJIT Wins 69-66

Maine was victimized for 23 points and 10 rebounds by Miles Coleman as NJIT defeated them 69-66 in NCAA action on Sunday.

Matt Faw had 11 points for NJIT and James Lee chipped in with 10 points. Antwuan Butler had 4 assists for them, while Miles Coleman was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

Maine got 18 points from Sam Ihekwoaba in a losing cause and another 13 points from Ja'Shonte Wright-McLeish. Chris Efretuei contributed 4 assists for them, while Ja'Shonte Wright-McLeish had 8 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Maine were victorious, as the score was 33-30 at the break.

NJIT won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-33.

Next game, NJIT takes its act on the road to face UMass-Lowell looking for another win. For Maine, they head on the road to face Stony Brook.