Cerruti's 18 points lifts Albany over NJIT 71-56
ALBANY, N.Y. -- — Matt Cerruti scored 18 points to lead Albany to a 71-56 over NJIT on Saturday.
Cerruti had four 3-pointers.
Jamel Horton had 14 points, eight rebounds and five assists for the Great Danes (6-10, 2-2 America East Conference).
Miles Coleman scored 20 points for NJIT (8-7, 3-2). Antwuan Butler had 10 points and seven assists.
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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 |