- Matchup: NJIT Highlanders vs High Point Panthers
- Scheduled Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
- Venue: Qubein Center, High Point, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The High Point Panthers (7-1) are set to face off against the NJIT Highlanders (3-6) at the Qubein Center this Friday.
The NJIT Highlanders recently clashed with Eastern Michigan, suffering a defeat with a final score of 73-55. NJIT recorded a field goal percentage of 36.5%, making 19 of their 52 attempts and 8 of 23 from beyond the arc at 34.8%. At the free-throw line, they converted 9 of 11 for an impressive 81.8%. On the rebounding front, NJIT collected 26 boards, including 6 offensive. They tallied 10 assists and forced their opponents into 12 turnovers while securing 7 steals. Defensively, the Highlanders allowed Eastern Michigan to shoot 50% from the field on 29 of 58 attempts. Eastern Michigan finished the game with 14 assists and 13 steals, along with 27 rebounds (8 offensive, 19 defensive), and had no blocked shots. At the charity stripe, they shot 66.7%, hitting 8 of 12, and made 7 of 18 attempts from three-point range. In total, NJIT committed 12 personal fouls, while Eastern Michigan had 10.
Malachi Arrington was a standout for NJIT in this matchup, scoring 11 points on 4 of 6 shooting. He played 29 minutes and grabbed 11 rebounds, finishing the game with a field goal percentage of 66.7%, although he did not record any assists.
As the season unfolds, NJIT has a record of 3-6. They average 62.9 points per game (ranking 357th nationwide) with a shooting percentage of 37.2%. From three-point range, the Highlanders are making 32.2% (75 of 233 attempts) and have a free-throw percentage of 69.3%. On the glass, NJIT gathers 34.2 rebounds per game and has registered 91 assists this season, placing them 326th in the country for team passing. They average 14.9 turnovers and commit about 18.4 fouls per game.
On the defensive side, NJIT forces an average of 10.9 turnovers each game and draws 17.0 fouls per game. They allow their opponents a shooting percentage of 33.2% from three-point distance and sit at 288th in the nation in terms of points allowed per game (79.1). The Highlanders’ defense permits a field goal percentage of 43.1% (248 of 575) and allows 42.9 rebounds per game, ranking them 316th in terms of assists surrendered with 134 allowed this year.
In their last outing, the High Point Panthers were edged out by Southern Illinois, ending with a score of 86-84. In that game, the Panthers achieved 20 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive boards, totaling 32. They turned the ball over 11 times while earning 8 steals. Southern Illinois committed 18 fouls, which led the Panthers to the free-throw line for 24 attempts, converting 18 for a 75% success rate. High Point made 10 out of 26 three-point shots (38.5%). Overall, the Panthers shot 28 of 65 from the field, equating to 43.1%. Conversely, they allowed Southern Illinois to shoot 49.3%, with 33 of 67 attempts finding the net. The Panthers permitted Southern Illinois 39 rebounds overall (10 offensive).
Terry Anderson emerged as a pivotal player for the Panthers, scoring 21 points in 33 minutes of play. He recorded 3 assists and had a shooting percentage of 46.2% on 6 of 13 shooting, along with securing 10 rebounds.
High Point holds a solid record of 7-1 this season. Offensively, they are shooting a stellar 53.5% from the field, ranking 5th nationally. With 750 total points (93.8 per game), they average 33.3 rebounds. The Panthers also dished out 17.6 assists per game (46th in D-1) and have an average of 9.5 turnovers per contest. With 19.1 fouls per game and a free-throw shooting percentage of 74.9%, they are performing well at the line.
Sitting at 122nd nationally in points allowed per game with 70.1, High Point is forcing 18.1 turnovers per contest while limiting opponents to a 41.9% shooting percentage from the field (127th in the nation). They maintain a 28.3% opponent shooting percentage from three-point range (52 of 184) and opponents are shooting 72.0% at the charity stripe. The Panthers let up an average of 12.6 assists and 34.0 rebounds per game, ranking 143rd and 154th, respectively, in college basketball.
What are your thoughts on who will prevail against the spread in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Take High Point and the Under on total points
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