In a competitive matchup on Saturday, the New Hampshire Wildcats triumphed over NJIT, securing an 80-69 victory. Sami Pissis played a pivotal role in the win, contributing 18 points to the team’s total. He managed to connect on 6 of his 20 attempts from the field, including hitting 2 of 9 from beyond the arc, and successfully converted 4 of 7 free throw opportunities. With this victory, New Hampshire improved their record to 6-19 overall and 4-6 in the America East Conference.

Khalil Badru also made significant contributions to the Wildcats’ performance, scoring 15 points on 7 of 13 shooting while adding five rebounds to his tally. Jon O’Neill rounded out the notable performances for New Hampshire, shooting a perfect 4 for 4 from the field and 2 for 3 from the free-throw line, finishing with 10 points and grabbing six rebounds.

On the other hand, the Highlanders struggled to keep pace, despite strong individual performances. Tim Moore Jr. and Tariq Francis each led their team’s scoring with 22 points. Moore, in addition to his scoring prowess, also pulled down seven rebounds as NJIT fell to 5-20 overall and 2-8 in conference play.

Overall, this win bolstered New Hampshire’s standing as they look to improve their season, while the Highlanders seek to regroup for upcoming contests.