BALTIMORE — Will Thomas played a pivotal role in securing an 81-69 triumph for Morgan State against NJIT on Saturday, contributing 18 points to the Bears’ winning effort.

Thomas achieved success with a shooting record of 6-for-13 from the floor and a commendable 5-for-6 from the charity stripe. His performance helped the Bears improve to a 3-2 record this season. Additionally, Daniel Akitoby was notable for Morgan State, providing 13 points and nearly a double-double with nine rebounds. Ahmarie Simpkins also made a significant impact, scoring 11 points while shooting at a rate of 50% from the field with 5-for-10 accuracy.

For the Highlanders, who remain winless at 0-4, Sebastian Robinson emerged as the leading scorer with 20 points. Tariq Francis also delivered a strong all-around performance, notching 18 points along with six rebounds and six assists. Tim Moore Jr. contributed as well by securing a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, though it wasn’t enough to change the outcome of the game.