NEWARK, N.J. — In a closely contested match on Monday night, the Pennsylvania Quakers secured a narrow 58-57 win against NJIT, thanks in large part to Dylan Williams, who contributed 17 points to the team’s success.

Williams demonstrated his shooting prowess, managing to hit 5 of 9 attempts from the field, including a notable 3-for-4 performance from beyond the arc. Additionally, he showcased his skills at the free-throw line, converting 4 of 6 attempts.

Ethan Roberts also played a crucial role for the Quakers, scoring 15 points with a shooting performance of 4 out of 11 overall, including a single three-pointer out of five attempts, while he excelled in free throws, making 6 out of 7.

On the opposing side, the NJIT Highlanders saw impressive individual performances from Sebastian Robinson and Tariq Francis. Robinson led his team with 20 points and collected nine rebounds, while Francis matched him with another 20 points, making for a valiant effort from the Highlanders despite the defeat.

Overall, it was an exhilarating game with both teams displaying their abilities, but the Quakers managed to edge out a victory in a tightly-fought encounter.