- Matchup: NJIT Highlanders vs UMBC Retrievers
- Event Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Venue: Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena, Baltimore, MD
- Broadcasting: ESPN+
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The NJIT Highlanders (8-11) travel to Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena this Thursday to take on the UMBC Retrievers (9-7).
In their previous outing, the NJIT Highlanders secured a convincing 79-55 victory over Bryant. NJIT showcased a shooting accuracy of 46.2% (24 of 52) from the field and successfully made 11 of their 27 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they excelled, sinking 20 out of 22 shots for a remarkable 90.9% success rate. On the rebounding front, they gathered a total of 29 boards, including 7 offensive rebounds, and tallied 12 assists while committing 11 turnovers and achieving 8 steals. Defensively, NJIT held Bryant to a 31.3% field goal percentage, allowing them to shoot 15 of 48. Bryant managed to record 12 assists and 3 steals, but struggled with 26 rebounds (7 offensive and 19 defensive) without any blocks. At the charity stripe, Bryant shot 79.2%, converting 19 of 24 attempts, and hit 6 of 25 from three-point range. The Highlanders finished with 18 personal fouls compared to Bryant’s 16.
Sebastian Robinson played a pivotal role in the game, scoring 22 points on 8 of 15 shooting. He logged 34 minutes on the court and grabbed 7 rebounds while achieving a shooting percentage of 53.3% and handing out 4 assists.
The Highlanders enter this matchup with an overall record of 8-11. They are averaging 66.4 points per game, ranking 344th in the nation, with a shooting percentage of 38.4% from the field. NJIT has recorded a 30.6% success rate on three-point shots (147 of 481) and a free-throw percentage of 72.2%. Collectively, they are pulling down 34.5 rebounds per game and have accumulated 205 assists, ranking 346th in collegiate basketball for assists. They commit an average of 12.9 turnovers and 18.7 fouls each game.
Defensively, the Highlanders force an average of 11.6 turnovers per game and draw 16.8 personal fouls. They rank 274th in college basketball for assists allowed, having conceded 273 for the season. NJIT allows a shooting percentage of 44.0% from opponents (500 of 1,137) and gives up 39.7 rebounds per contest. On three-point defense, they permit a rate of 34.3%, ranking 255th in points allowed per game at 76.3.
In the latest game, the UMBC Retrievers triumphed with a score of 78-60 against Binghamton. They secured 27 defensive rebounds alongside 3 offensive boards for a total of 30. The Retrievers committed just 5 turnovers while notching 6 steals. Binghamton committed 11 fouls, allowing UMBC 12 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 9 for a 75.0% mark. From beyond the arc, UMBC connected on 7 of 16 attempts (43.8%). Overall, they shot 54.4% from the field, converting 31 of 57 attempts. The Retrievers restricted Binghamton to hitting 24 of 55 shots, translating to a 43.6% shooting percentage. They also held Binghamton to 33.3% from three-point land, hitting 5 of 15, and managed only 7 of 15 free throws (46.7%). On the boards, UMBC allowed Binghamton to grab 30 rebounds in total (7 offensive).
Jah’Likai King was instrumental for the Retrievers, contributing 21 points in his 33 minutes on the court, although he did not record any assists. He hit 8 of 15 shots for an efficiency of 53.3% and grabbed 4 rebounds.
Currently, the Retrievers hold a record of 9-7 this season. They commit an average of 13.0 fouls per game and have a free-throw shooting percentage of 70.9%. They average 13.9 assists per contest, ranking 215th nationally, and turn the ball over 11.7 times per game. With a total of 1,195 points scored this year (74.7 per game), they collect 34.9 rebounds on average. Offensively, UMBC shoots at a rate of 46.7%, placing them 116th in the country.
Defensively, UMBC is ranked 125th in points allowed (PPG) at 71.7. They force an average of 10.5 turnovers per game and have allowed opponents a shooting percentage of 44.7% (ranked 242nd). The Retrievers permit 33.0% shooting from three-point range (105 of 318), while their opponents convert 71.1% of their free-throw attempts. UMBC faces an average of 11.6 assists and 34.3 rebounds allowed per game, which ranks them 51st and 167th, respectively, in college basketball.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA contest?
Prediction: Go with NJIT
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