NCAAB Game Recap
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Kennesaw State at N.J.I.T.Mon Jan 29, 2018 7:00 PM EST
ND |
66 |
Duke |
88 |
| F | |
Kansas |
70 |
KSU |
56 |
| F | |
NW |
47 |
Mich |
58 |
| F | |
ETSU |
73 |
Citad |
71 |
| F | |
WCU |
68 |
Woff |
77 |
| F | |
UNCG |
85 |
Chat |
87 |
| F(2OT) | |
StPet |
57 |
Sien |
59 |
| F(3OT) | |
Monm |
85 |
Rider |
92 |
| F | |
Leh |
71 |
HolyC |
67 |
| F | |
Iona |
100 |
Fairf |
103 |
| F(OT) | |
NFla |
70 |
FlGlf |
103 |
| F | |
Lipsco |
110 |
USC-Up |
106 |
| F(2OT) | |
KennSt |
71 |
NJIT |
74 |
| F | |
JU |
68 |
Stetsn |
67 |
| F | |
BethC |
69 |
Hamp |
80 |
| F | |
SCSt |
74 |
Morg |
59 |
| F | |
MD-ES |
68 |
Copp |
71 |
| F | |
FlaAM |
71 |
Norf |
80 |
| F | |
VMI |
79 |
Samf |
93 |
| F | |
IL-C |
74 |
WIMil |
56 |
| F | |
TXSo |
97 |
ASU |
82 |
| F | |
PVAM |
88 |
AlaAM |
67 |
| F | |
Gram |
92 |
MsVl |
89 |
| F(OT) | |
Nebras |
74 |
Wisc |
63 |
| F | |
JackSt |
58 |
ArkPB |
60 |
| F | |
N.J.I.T. 74, Kennesaw State 71
Jan 29, 2018, 7:00 PM EST
Final |
1 |
2 |
T |
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30 |
41 |
71 |
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40 |
34 |
74 |
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) Abdul Lewis had 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting and Anthony Tarke made 5 of 6 free throws in the final 16 seconds to help NJIT beat Kennesaw State 74-71 on Monday night after blowing a 21-point lead.
Tarke finished with 18 points and eight rebounds and Lewis also grabbed eight rebounds. Shawndale Jones added 10 points for NJIT (11-12, 4-4 Atlantic Sun).
NJIT scored the first nine points and added a 20-3 run that made it 31-10 with 7 1/2 minutes left in the first half. Tyler Hooker's 3 pulled Kennesaw State within 10 points at the break and James Scott scored seven points during an 11-2 run that gave the Owls (6-17, 2-6) their only lead, 46-45, with about 13 minutes to go. NJIT's Zach Cooks made two free throws that capped a 12-2 run and made it 62-52 and the Highlanders held on from there.
Scott led Kennesaw State with 22 points, Nick Masterson scored 16 and Anthony Wilson added 10 with a career-high 11 rebounds.
Leaders
| Kennesaw State | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Scott | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| N. Masterson | 16 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| N.J.I.T. | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
| A. Lewis | 20 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| A. Tarke | 18 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
Team Comparison
| KennSt | NJIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Points For | 71 | 74 |
| Field Goals | 27/62-44% | 22/43-51% |
| Three Pointers | 6/12-50% | 6/15-40% |
| Free Throws | 11/16-69% | 24/32-75% |
| Offensive Rebounds | 9 | 6 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 21 | 28 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 36 |
| Blocks | 6 | 3 |
| Steals | 6 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 14 |
| Personal Fouls | 24 | 17 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Ejections | 0 | 0 |
2017-18 Reg Season - NJIT Leads Series 2-0
| Date | Result | Away Pts Ldr | Home Pts Ldr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jan 24 | NJIT 66 @ KennSt 60 | A. Tarke 27 | N. Masterson 21 |
| Mon Jan 29 | KennSt 71 @ NJIT 74 | J. Scott 22 | A. Lewis 20 |
Game Information
| Stadium: Wellness and Events Center, Newark, New Jersey |
| Attendance: 593 |
| Game Time: |