Cincinnati Bearcats Dominate NJIT Highlanders 94-67
Monday, November 24, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Fifth Third Arena
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Who won NJIT Highlanders vs Cincinnati Bearcats?
Cincinnati Bearcats beat NJIT Highlanders 94-67 at Fifth Third Arena on November 24, 2025.
In a commanding performance, the Cincinnati Bearcats triumphed over the NJIT Highlanders with a final score of 94-67 at the Fifth Third Arena on November 25, 2025. This victory marks a significant moment for the Bearcats, who improved their home record to 5-1, while the Highlanders fell to 3-4 on the season.
The Bearcats entered the game with a mixed recent form, holding a record of 5-5 over their last ten games. They had won four of their last five, averaging 75.6 points scored and allowing 63.6 points during that stretch. However, they were coming off a loss to the Louisville Cardinals, which ended a brief winning streak. In contrast, the Highlanders had struggled, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games and a current losing streak of two games. They averaged 68.3 points scored but allowed a concerning 76.5 points per game in that same period.
Cincinnati's home performance has been strong, with a record of 4-2 at home this season. They have shown an ability to score effectively on their own court, which was evident in their recent games. The Highlanders, while having a balanced away record of 3-3, faced difficulty in their last few outings, including a significant loss to the Navy Midshipmen just days before this matchup.
Historically, the Bearcats have performed well against the Highlanders, and this game continued that trend. The scoring for Cincinnati was led by a series of impressive plays, including multiple three-pointers from Cameron Piggee, who contributed significantly to the final score. The scoring plays showcased the Bearcats' offensive prowess, with Halvine Dzellat also making key contributions, including layups and free throws in the second half.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either roster, suggesting both teams were at full strength for this contest. This allowed for a competitive game, although the Highlanders struggled to keep pace with the Bearcats' scoring.
The market had priced Cincinnati as heavy favorites, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong confidence in their ability to secure the victory. The conditions for the game appeared favorable, with the Fifth Third Arena providing a supportive environment for the Bearcats.
Overall, this matchup highlighted Cincinnati's ability to dominate at home, while NJIT will need to regroup after a tough loss as they look to improve their performance moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | — | 141.5 o -108 / u -105 | NJIT Highlanders — · Cincinnati Bearcats — |
Leaders
- PointsShon Abaev20Cincinnati Bearcats
- AssistsKerr Kriisa6Cincinnati Bearcats
- ReboundsMoustapha Thiam10Cincinnati Bearcats
- PointsDavid Bolden16NJIT Highlanders
- AssistsJordan Rogers3NJIT Highlanders
- ReboundsJordan Rogers9NJIT Highlanders
Recent form
Cincinnati Bearcats
Last 10: 5-5Streak L170.1 scored · 66.7 allowed per game4-2 at home
- L64-74vs Louisville CardinalsNov 21
- W72-55vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersNov 16
- W74-62vs Dayton FlyersNov 12
- W74-64vs Georgia State PanthersNov 8
- W94-63vs Western Carolina CatamountsNov 4
- L56-76at Iowa State CyclonesMar 12
- W87-68at Oklahoma State CowboysMar 11
- L67-78at Oklahoma State CowboysMar 8
- L49-54vs Kansas State WildcatsMar 6
- L64-73at Houston CougarsMar 1
NJIT Highlanders
Last 10: 4-6Streak L268.3 scored · 76.5 allowed per game3-3 away
- L70-86at Navy MidshipmenNov 22
- L43-75at Drexel DragonsNov 19
- W93-81vs Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsNov 15
- W66-64at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsNov 12
- L53-74vs Fairfield StagsNov 8
- W72-61at Fordham RamsNov 5
- W75-72at Binghamton BearcatsMar 5
- L59-86vs UAlbany Great DanesMar 1
- L61-71vs Vermont CatamountsFeb 28
- L91-95at UMBC RetrieversFeb 22
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 |
| Arizona | 36-3 | - | 16-2 |
| Houston | 30-7 | 2 | 14-4 |
| Iowa State | 29-8 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Kansas | 24-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Texas Tech | 23-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| TCU | 23-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| BYU | 23-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| UCF | 21-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| West Virginia | 21-14 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Cincinnati | 18-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Colorado | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Arizona State | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma State | 20-15 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Baylor | 17-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Kansas State | 12-20 | 13 | 3-15 |
| Utah | 10-22 | 14 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | NJIT Highlanders | Cincinnati Bearcats |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-62 | 34-69 |
| Field goal % | 35 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 12-31 | 12-32 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 38 |
| Free throws | 11-15 | 14-21 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 26 |
| Assists | 12 | 24 |
| Steals | 4 | 9 |
| Blocks | 2 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 5 | 33 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 19 |
| Points in the paint | 14 | 42 |
| Fouls | 18 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 1 | 33 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half44-66Sebastian Robinson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Quentin Duncan.
- 2nd Half44-68Keyshuan Tillery made Jumper.
- 2nd Half45-68Rocco Awad made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-69Halvine Dzellat made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-70Halvine Dzellat made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-72Keyshuan Tillery made Layup. Assisted by Day Day Thomas.
- 2nd Half48-72Quentin Duncan made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Zack Scherler.
- 2nd Half48-74Moustapha Thiam made Jumper. Assisted by Keyshuan Tillery.
- 2nd Half48-75Shon Abaev made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-76Shon Abaev made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-76Sebastian Robinson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half50-78Sencire Harris made Layup.
- 2nd Half50-79Sencire Harris made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-82Shon Abaev made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Sencire Harris.
- 2nd Half52-82Malachi Arrington made Dunk. Assisted by Ari Fulton.
- 2nd Half52-84Keyshuan Tillery made Layup.
- 2nd Half53-84David Bolden made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-84David Bolden made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-84Quentin Duncan made Jumper.
- 2nd Half58-84Quentin Duncan made Jumper.
- 2nd Half58-85Jordi Rodriguez made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-86Jordi Rodriguez made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-87Sencire Harris made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-88Sencire Harris made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-88Jeffrey Akintolu made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half62-88Jeffrey Akintolu made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half62-90Halvine Dzellat made Layup. Assisted by Sencire Harris.
- 2nd Half62-92Halvine Dzellat made Layup. Assisted by Sencire Harris.
- 2nd Half65-92Quentin Duncan made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cameron Piggee.
- 2nd Half68-92Quentin Duncan made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cameron Piggee.
- 2nd Half68-95Keyshuan Tillery made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Sencire Harris.
- 2nd Half68-98Keyshuan Tillery made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Sencire Harris.
- 2nd Half68-100Halvine Dzellat made Layup. Assisted by Shon Abaev.
- 2nd Half68-101Halvine Dzellat made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-103Halvine Dzellat made Layup. Assisted by Shon Abaev.
- 2nd Half68-104Halvine Dzellat made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-104Cameron Piggee made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Quentin Duncan.
- 2nd Half74-104Cameron Piggee made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Quentin Duncan.
- 2nd Half77-104Cameron Piggee made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Rocco Awad.
- 2nd Half80-104Cameron Piggee made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Rocco Awad.
Win probability
Above the line favours Cincinnati Bearcats, below favours NJIT Highlanders.
Venue
- Fifth Third ArenaCincinnati, OH
- Attendance8774
- OfficialsMike Roberts, James Breeding, D.G. Nelson
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