NCAAB · Final

Bryant Bulldogs Defeat NJIT Highlanders 69-52

Saturday, February 28, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · Chace Athletic Center

Bryant Bulldogs 69, NJIT Highlanders 52, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won NJIT Highlanders vs Bryant Bulldogs?

Bryant Bulldogs beat NJIT Highlanders 69-52 at Chace Athletic Center on February 28, 2026.

Who was favored in NJIT Highlanders vs Bryant Bulldogs?

NJIT Highlanders were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -130 (about 57% implied). The underdog won.

In a decisive matchup, the Bryant Bulldogs secured a commanding 69-52 victory over the NJIT Highlanders at the Chace Athletic Center. This win is particularly noteworthy given the Bulldogs' struggles this season, as they entered the game with a home record of 9-20 and had lost their last four games. The Highlanders, on the other hand, had a more balanced season with a record of 15-15, although they were also on a two-game losing streak prior to this contest.

The Bulldogs' recent form has been challenging, with a 2-8 record over their last ten games. During this stretch, they averaged 65.2 points scored per game while allowing 74.7 points. Their last five games showed a slight improvement, with an average of 66.0 points scored and 78.8 points allowed, but they had only managed one win in that span. Their last game before facing NJIT was a loss to the UMBC Retrievers, where they fell 58-70.

Conversely, NJIT had been performing better overall, with a 7-3 record in their last ten games leading up to this fixture. They averaged 73.3 points scored and 68.6 points allowed during this period. However, their recent losses to Vermont and UAlbany indicated a dip in form, as they lost 64-70 and 63-81, respectively. Their last victory was against the Maine Black Bears, where they won 67-58.

The Bulldogs' home performance this season has been mixed, with a home record of 2-3 in their last five games. They have struggled significantly on the road, going 0-5 in their last five away games. In contrast, NJIT had a solid away record of 4-1 in their last five games, highlighting their ability to perform outside of their home venue.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, the Bulldogs and Highlanders had met three times in the previous two seasons, with NJIT holding a 2-1 advantage. Their most recent encounter prior to this game was on January 19, 2026, where the Bulldogs lost 55-79 at NJIT. However, Bryant had previously defeated NJIT in two consecutive games during the 2025 season, winning 88-66 at home and 92-70 away.

Injuries did not play a significant role in this matchup, as both teams appeared to field their regular lineups. The betting market reflected a slight edge for NJIT, with DraftKings listing the Highlanders as 1.5-point favorites, indicating a competitive outlook for the game. The total points line was set at 138.5, suggesting expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair.

Conditions at the Chace Athletic Center were conducive for basketball, with no adverse weather conditions affecting the game. Fans were treated to a dynamic performance from the Bulldogs, who executed their game plan effectively.

Key moments in the game included several scoring plays that showcased the Bulldogs' offensive capabilities. Notably, Ty Tabales made a driving layup that contributed to Bryant's lead, and Keegan Harvey also made significant contributions with a layup and a free throw. The Bulldogs consistently maintained their lead throughout the game, demonstrating their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities while limiting NJIT's offensive output.

Overall, this victory marks a significant turnaround for the Bryant Bulldogs, providing a much-needed boost as they look to build momentum in the closing stages of the season. For viewers, the game highlighted the importance of home court advantage and the impact of recent form on team performance.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	NJIT -1.5	138.5 o -112 / u -108	NJIT Highlanders -130 · Bryant Bulldogs +110

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Leaders

PointsTimofei Rudovskii20Bryant Bulldogs
AssistsTy Tabales4Bryant Bulldogs
ReboundsTimofei Rudovskii8Bryant Bulldogs
PointsSebastian Robinson15NJIT Highlanders
AssistsMelvyn Ebonkoli2NJIT Highlanders
ReboundsMelvyn Ebonkoli6NJIT Highlanders

Recent form

Bryant Bulldogs

Last 10: 2-8Streak L465.2 scored · 74.7 allowed per game2-3 at home

L58-70at UMBC RetrieversFeb 26
L67-79vs Binghamton BearcatsFeb 19
L63-90at Vermont CatamountsFeb 14
L69-88at UMass Lowell River HawksFeb 12
W73-67vs Maine Black BearsFeb 7
L63-65vs UAlbany Great DanesFeb 5
W92-84vs New Hampshire WildcatsJan 31
L60-63at Binghamton BearcatsJan 29
L52-62vs Vermont CatamountsJan 24
L55-79at NJIT HighlandersJan 19

NJIT Highlanders

Last 10: 7-3Streak L273.3 scored · 68.6 allowed per game4-1 away

L64-70vs Vermont CatamountsFeb 22
L63-81vs UAlbany Great DanesFeb 20
W67-58at Maine Black BearsFeb 14
W76-70at New Hampshire WildcatsFeb 12
W73-64vs Binghamton BearcatsFeb 7
W81-56vs UMass Lowell River HawksFeb 6
W79-77at Vermont CatamountsJan 31
W77-68at UAlbany Great DanesJan 29
L74-87at UMBC RetrieversJan 22
W79-55vs Bryant BulldogsJan 19

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
UMBC	24-9	-	14-2
Vermont	22-12	2	12-4
NJIT	16-17	4	10-6
UMass Lowell	15-18	5	9-7
UAlbany	11-21	7	7-9
Maine	8-24	8	6-10
New Hampshire	9-21	9	5-11
Bryant	9-22	9	5-11
Binghamton	8-23	10	4-12

Box score

Stat	NJIT Highlanders	Bryant Bulldogs
Field goals	18-55	24-54
Field goal %	33	44
Three-pointers	3-15	9-28
Three-point %	20	32
Free throws	13-19	12-16
Free throw %	68	75
Rebounds	33	38
Offensive rebounds	11	10
Defensive rebounds	22	28
Assists	5	16
Steals	10	7
Blocks	2	8
Turnovers	10	14
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	13
Fast-break points	14	7
Points in the paint	26	28
Fouls	12	17
Largest lead	9	22
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	43	55

How the scoring went

1st Half30-30Timofei Rudovskii makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ashley Sims II assists)
1st Half30-32Timofei Rudovskii makes driving layup
2nd Half30-35Timofei Rudovskii makes 24-foot three point jumper (Keegan Harvey assists)
2nd Half30-36Timofei Rudovskii makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half30-37Timofei Rudovskii makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half30-39Ashley Sims II makes driving layup (Timofei Rudovskii assists)
2nd Half30-41Timofei Rudovskii makes layup (Ty Tabales assists)
2nd Half30-43Ashley Sims II makes layup
2nd Half31-43Sebastian Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half31-45Keegan Harvey makes layup (Jakai Robinson assists)
2nd Half31-46Keegan Harvey makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half31-49Timofei Rudovskii makes 27-foot three point jumper (Ashley Sims II assists)
2nd Half33-49John Kelly makes layup
2nd Half34-49Quentin Duncan makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half35-49John Kelly makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half36-49John Kelly makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half38-49Sebastian Robinson makes 7-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half39-49John Kelly makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half39-52Ty Tabales makes 24-foot three point jumper (Aaron Davis III assists)
2nd Half41-52Sebastian Robinson makes driving layup
2nd Half41-53Ty Tabales makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-53Ari Fulton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-53Ari Fulton makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-55Daniel Akoue makes driving layup
2nd Half45-55Sebastian Robinson makes driving layup
2nd Half45-57Ty Tabales makes layup (Ashley Sims II assists)
2nd Half45-58Ty Tabales makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half45-60Ty Tabales makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half45-61Jakai Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-62Jakai Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-62Quentin Duncan makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-64Ashley Sims II makes driving layup
2nd Half46-66Ty Tabales makes driving layup
2nd Half47-66Quentin Duncan makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-68Keegan Harvey makes layup (Ty Tabales assists)
2nd Half47-69Keegan Harvey makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half48-69Cameron Piggee makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-69Cameron Piggee makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-69Jeffrey Akintolu makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half52-69Rocco Awad makes free throw 1 of 1