Coleman scores 23 to carry NJIT past Maine 69-66
NEWARK, N.J. -- — Miles Coleman had 23 points and 10 rebounds as NJIT defeated Maine 69-66 on Sunday.
It was the first America East Conference matchup of the season for both teams.
Matt Faw had 11 points and eight rebounds for NJIT (6-5, 1-0). James Lee added 10 points and six rebounds.
NJIT had a five-point lead with 16 seconds remaining and held on.
NJIT totaled 40 points in the second half, a season high for the team.
Sam Ihekwoaba had 18 points and six rebounds for the Black Bears (3-9, 0-1). Ja'Shonte Wright-McLeish added 13 points and eight rebounds. Byron Ireland had 11 points.
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2021-22 America East Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 17-1 | - | 28-6 |
| UMBC | 11-7 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Stony Brook | 10-8 | 7 | 18-13 |
| New Hampshire | 10-8 | 7 | 15-13 |
| Albany | 9-9 | 8 | 13-18 |
| Hartford | 9-9 | 8 | 12-20 |
| Binghamton | 8-10 | 9 | 12-17 |
| UMass Lowell | 7-11 | 10 | 15-16 |
| NJIT | 6-12 | 11 | 11-18 |
| Maine | 3-15 | 14 | 6-23 |