UMBC hopes to end skid vs NJIT

Maryland-Baltimore County (5-7, 0-1) vs. NJIT (8-5, 3-0)

Wellness and Events Center, Newark, New Jersey; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Maryland-Baltimore County looks to end its five-game losing streak as it faces NJIT. Maryland-Baltimore County is looking to break its current five-game losing streak. NJIT is coming off a 67-56 win on the road over Binghamton in its most recent game.

SENIOR STUDS: NJIT has relied heavily on its seniors this year. Miles Coleman, Dylan O'Hearn, Antwuan Butler and Matt Faw have collectively accounted for 70 percent of the team's scoring this year and 72 percent of all Highlanders points over the last five games.MIGHTY MILES: Through 13 games, NJIT's Coleman has connected on 31.3 percent of the 64 3-pointers he's attempted. He's also converting 78.2 percent of his foul shots this season.

WINLESS WHEN: Maryland-Baltimore County is 0-7 when scoring fewer than 77 points and 5-0 when scoring at least 77.

WINNING WHEN: NJIT is a perfect 6-0 when it scores at least 69 points. The Highlanders are 2-5 when scoring any fewer than that.

DID YOU KNOW: NJIT gets to the line more often than any other America East team. The Highlanders have averaged 19.9 free throws per game this season.

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