UMass-Lowell earns 67-64 victory against NJIT

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Mikey Watkins had 15 points in UMass-Lowell's 67-64 win against NJIT on Saturday.

Watkins shot 6 for 7, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc for the River Hawks (13-2). Ayinde Hikim scored 12 points and added four steals. Max Brooks shot 4 of 7 from the field and 2 for 3 from the line to finish with 10 points.

Miles Coleman led the Highlanders (3-11) in scoring, finishing with 18 points, four assists and four steals. Mekhi Gray added 10 points and two steals for NJIT. Paul McMillian IV also had 10 points.

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Both teams play Maine next, UMass-Lowell at home on Thursday and NJIT on the road on Sunday.

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