Holy Cross uses late run to beat NJIT 76-66
WORCESTER, Mass. -- Justin Burrell scored 18 points on Friday night, and Holy Cross pulled ahead with a late run to beat New Jersey Institute of Technology 76-66.
Anthony Thompson's three-point play capped a 12-2 run that put Holy Cross (5-3) up 60-50 with 5:45 to play. The Crusaders made 14 of 17 free throws from there and NJIT (4-6) got no closer than within seven points.
Burrell finished 2 of 3 from 3-point range and made all 10 of his free throws while Malcolm Miller added 17 points and Malachi Alexander 13.
The Highlanders led 30-28 at halftime and played back-and-forth through the first 10 minutes with Ky Howard's free throws tying the game at 48 with 9:49 left.
Howard had 23 points, Damon Lynn scored 14 and Tim Coleman added 10. NJIT outshot Holy Cross from the field, but had 17 turnovers and 14 missed free throws.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Earl Walton
- Tim Kelly
- Dwayne Carnes
2023-24 America East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 15-1 | - | 28-7 |
| UMass Lowell | 11-5 | 4 | 22-10 |
| Bryant | 11-5 | 4 | 20-13 |
| New Hampshire | 7-9 | 8 | 16-15 |
| Binghamton | 7-9 | 8 | 15-15 |
| Maine | 7-9 | 8 | 15-17 |
| UMBC | 6-10 | 9 | 11-21 |
| UAlbany | 5-11 | 10 | 13-19 |
| NJIT | 3-13 | 12 | 7-21 |
2023-24 Patriot League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate | 16-2 | - | 25-10 |
| American University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Boston University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
| Bucknell | 10-8 | 6 | 14-19 |
| Lafayette | 10-8 | 6 | 11-21 |
| Lehigh | 9-9 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Navy | 8-10 | 8 | 13-18 |
| Army | 6-12 | 10 | 10-22 |
| Holy Cross | 6-12 | 10 | 10-23 |
| Loyola Maryland | 5-13 | 11 | 7-25 |
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