Brandon Stores Jr. had 15 points, and the NJIT Highlanders edged the Saint Peter's Peacocks 54-52 on Sunday at Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center.
The Highlanders set the tone early, taking the first half 25-18. They led by as many as 12 points. The go-ahead basket came with 0:00 left: Brandon Stores Jr. makes 34-foot three pointer. A 10-0 run in the first half put them in front early.
For NJIT, Brandon Stores Jr. finished with 15 points, four rebounds and three assists, David Bolden added 12 points, five rebounds and three assists, while Matheo Coffi chipped in nine points and six rebounds.
For Saint Peter's, Xavier Thomas finished with 14 points, four rebounds and three steals. Bryce Eaton had a rough shooting night, going 5 of 16 from the field and finishing with 12 points.
The Highlanders improved to 1-2. The Peacocks fell to 0-3.
The Highlanders are first in the Am. East. NJIT is 1-0 at home and 0-2 away from home. The Peacocks sit first in the Metro and have lost three straight. Saint Peter's is 0-1 at home and 0-2 on the road.
The Highlanders are back in action when they visit the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6:30 p.m. ET. The Peacocks next visi...