- Matchup: Maine Black Bears vs NJIT Highlanders
- Event Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Venue: Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center, Newark, NJ
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Saturday, the Maine Black Bears (2-14) are set to face off against the NJIT Highlanders (6-10) at the Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center.
In their previous game, the Maine Black Bears went up against Bryant and concluded the match with a narrow loss, finishing 56-51. The Black Bears committed 15 fouls, while Bryant recorded 21. From beyond the arc, Maine hit just 4 of 23. Bryant, on the other hand, converted 66.7% of their free throws, making 12 of 18 attempts. They secured a total of 39 rebounds (12 offensive, 27 defensive) but did not achieve any blocks. In terms of assists, Bryant provided 7 and managed to steal the ball 7 times. For defense, Maine allowed their opponents to complete 33.3% of their field goals on 20 of 60 attempts. They recorded 12 assists, created 15 turnovers, and secured 10 steals, while also gathering 35 rebounds, including 13 offensive. At the charity stripe, Maine hit 13 of 24 attempts, resulting in a 54.2% conversion rate. Overall, the Black Bears finished with a 31.6% field goal percentage (18 out of 57), hitting only 2 of their 18 three-point attempts.
TJ Biel had a significant impact during the game, scoring 20 points on 7 of 15 shooting. He played for 37 minutes, pulled down 7 rebounds, and shot 46.7% from the field, also contributing 3 assists.
The Black Bears enter this game with a 2-14 record this season. They average 60.8 points per game, ranking 363rd in Division 1, and shoot 43.9% from the field. Their three-point shooting stands at 31.1% (91 of 293), and they have a free throw percentage of 60.7%. The team averages 29.6 rebounds per game and has accumulated 185 assists this season, ranking 318th in Division 1 in assists. In terms of turnovers, they average 14.9 per game and commit around 17.3 fouls each night.
Defensively, the Black Bears force an average of 13.9 turnovers each game and draw 16.6 fouls. They restrict opponents to 30.8% from three-point range and rank 88th nationwide in points allowed per game (69.4). The Black Bears’ defense permits a field goal percentage of 43.9% (398 of 906), while surrendering 37.4 rebounds per game as a unit. They rank 232nd in Division 1 for assists allowed, having given up 215 assists so far this season.
In their most recent outing, the NJIT Highlanders secured a victory, defeating Binghamton 73-65. The Highlanders collected 21 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive, totaling 28 boards for the game. They committed 10 turnovers while collecting 7 steals. Binghamton committed 18 fouls, allowing NJIT to shoot 22 free throws, successfully converting 17, giving them a free throw percentage of 77.3%. From long range, NJIT converted 6 of 16 attempts (37.5%) and finished with a field goal percentage of 46.3%, hitting 25 of 54 shots. The Highlanders allowed Binghamton to sink 19 of 39 shots, resulting in a shooting percentage of 48.7%. Binghamton managed to shoot 40% from three, hitting 6 of 15 attempts and finished with a 21 for 26 performance at the charity stripe (80.8%). On the glass, NJIT allowed Binghamton to collect 22 rebounds (3 offensive).
Sebastian Robinson played a pivotal role for the Highlanders, scoring 22 points on 7 of 12 shooting—an impressive 58.3% field goal percentage—and added 3 rebounds in 30 minutes, along with 3 assists.
The Highlanders hold a record of 6-10 so far this season, committing an average of 18.3 personal fouls per game and shooting 70.1% from the free throw line. Their assist average stands at 10.8 per game, ranking 353rd in college basketball, while they commit 14.0 turnovers per game. NJIT has scored a total of 1,038 points this season (64.9 per game) and averages 34.6 rebounds per game. Offensively, they achieve a shooting accuracy of 38.0%, placing them 364th nationally.
Defensively, NJIT allows opponents to shoot 34.0% from beyond the arc (137 of 403) and concede 68.7% from the free throw line. They give up an average of 14.9 assists and 40.3 rebounds per game, ranking 281st and 355th respectively. The Highlanders rank 277th in Division 1 in points allowed per game (77.3). They average 11.3 forced turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 44.0% from the field (ranking 212th in college basketball).
Which team will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Maine
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