NCAAB · Final

Drexel Dominates NJIT in 75-43 Victory

Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Daskalakis Athletic Center

Drexel Dragons 75, NJIT Highlanders 43, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won NJIT Highlanders vs Drexel Dragons?

Drexel Dragons beat NJIT Highlanders 75-43 at Daskalakis Athletic Center on November 18, 2025.

In a commanding performance, the Drexel Dragons triumphed over the NJIT Highlanders with a final score of 75-43. This decisive victory marked a significant moment for the Dragons, who improved their home record to 3-1 this season. The game took place at the Daskalakis Athletic Center, where the home crowd witnessed an impressive display of basketball.

Drexel entered the matchup with a 2-3 record for the season, while NJIT had a slightly better standing at 3-2. Both teams had shown mixed results in their recent games, with Drexel's last ten games yielding a record of 5-5, and NJIT matching that with the same record. However, Drexel's recent form had been slightly more favorable, as they had won three of their last five games, averaging 65.0 points scored and allowing 65.2 points. In contrast, NJIT had struggled recently, with a 1-4 record in their last five games, averaging just 56.4 points while allowing 70.2.

At home, Drexel had been a formidable opponent, showcasing their strength with a solid home record. Their ability to score at home averaged 67.9 points while allowing 71.0 points. NJIT, on the other hand, had a balanced away record of 2-2, but their scoring average dipped to 64.2 points, with an average of 68.0 points allowed. This home advantage for Drexel proved to be a crucial factor in the game.

The two teams had faced each other once prior to this matchup, with Drexel also emerging victorious in that encounter, winning 75-43 earlier in the season. This prior meeting likely fueled Drexel's confidence heading into the game.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details regarding player absences for either team, which suggests that both squads were at full strength for this contest. This absence of injury concerns allowed both teams to field their best lineups, contributing to the competitive atmosphere of the game.

The betting market had favored Drexel significantly, with a home win probability of 1.0 according to the listed odds. This strong market support reflected the expectations surrounding Drexel's performance, particularly given their home advantage and previous success against NJIT.

Conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere in the Daskalakis Athletic Center was likely electric, with fans rallying behind the home team. Such an environment often plays a significant role in motivating players and can impact performance.

As the game unfolded, Drexel's dominance was evident. They maintained control throughout the match, with notable scoring plays in the second half, including free throws made by Martin de LaPorterie and Zack Scherler, as well as layups from Ralph Akuta and Max Davis. The scoring plays highlighted Drexel's ability to capitalize on opportunities and maintain their lead.

Overall, this game showcased Drexel's potential and solidified their position as a competitive force in the league. With their recent form and strong home performance, the Dragons will look to build on this victory as they continue their season.

Leaders

PointsShane Blakeney13Drexel Dragons
AssistsJosh Reed4Drexel Dragons
ReboundsShane Blakeney9Drexel Dragons
PointsAri Fulton13NJIT Highlanders
AssistsAri Fulton1NJIT Highlanders
ReboundsAri Fulton8NJIT Highlanders

Recent form

Drexel Dragons

Last 10: 5-5Streak L167.9 scored · 71 allowed per game3-1 at home

L57-65at Monmouth HawksMar 8
W84-77vs Northeastern HuskiesMar 7
L51-62at Hofstra PrideMar 4
W65-60vs Campbell Fighting CamelsFeb 27
W68-62vs Towson TigersFeb 22
W70-61at Northeastern HuskiesFeb 20
L69-72at Stony Brook SeawolvesFeb 17
L73-93vs Monmouth HawksFeb 13
W82-77at Elon PhoenixFeb 7
L60-81at Campbell Fighting CamelsFeb 6

NJIT Highlanders

Last 10: 5-5Streak L164.2 scored · 68 allowed per game2-2 away

L54-63at Vermont CatamountsMar 10
W60-58vs Maine Black BearsMar 7
L52-91vs UMBC RetrieversMar 3
L52-69at Bryant BulldogsFeb 28
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

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
UNC Wilmington	27-7	-	15-3
Charleston	21-11	1	14-4
Hofstra	24-11	3	12-6
Monmouth	19-15	4	11-7
William & Mary	20-12	5	10-8
Drexel	17-16	5	10-8
Towson	19-15	6	9-9
Stony Brook	17-15	6	9-9
Campbell	16-18	7	8-10
Hampton	13-19	8	7-11
Elon	14-18	9	6-12
North Carolina A&T	11-19	11	4-14
Northeastern	7-24	13	2-16

Box score

Stat	NJIT Highlanders	Drexel Dragons
Field goals	12-52	24-56
Field goal %	23	43
Three-pointers	3-24	6-19
Three-point %	13	32
Free throws	16-24	21-34
Free throw %	67	62
Rebounds	35	47
Offensive rebounds	10	12
Defensive rebounds	25	35
Assists	6	15
Steals	4	10
Blocks	4	4
Turnovers	16	10
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	5	20
Fast-break points	8	15
Points in the paint	14	34
Fouls	23	18
Largest lead	4	32

How the scoring went

2nd Half24-36Kevon Vanderhorst made Free Throw.
2nd Half24-37Kevon Vanderhorst made Free Throw.
2nd Half24-39Shane Blakeney made Jumper.
2nd Half24-40Shane Blakeney made Free Throw.
2nd Half24-41Shane Blakeney made Free Throw.
2nd Half26-41Ari Fulton made Layup.
2nd Half26-43Garfield Turner made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half26-44Josh Reed made Free Throw.
2nd Half26-45Josh Reed made Free Throw.
2nd Half26-48Horace Simmons Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Josh Reed.
2nd Half26-50Ralph Akuta made Layup.
2nd Half27-50David Bolden made Free Throw.
2nd Half28-50David Bolden made Free Throw.
2nd Half29-50David Bolden made Free Throw.
2nd Half30-50David Bolden made Free Throw.
2nd Half30-52Horace Simmons Jr. made Jumper.
2nd Half30-54Josh Reed made Layup.
2nd Half31-54John Kelly made Free Throw.
2nd Half31-56Horace Simmons Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Dillon Tingler.
2nd Half31-59Eli Beard made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Josh Reed.
2nd Half32-59David Bolden made Free Throw.
2nd Half33-59David Bolden made Free Throw.
2nd Half33-61Kevon Vanderhorst made Layup. Assisted by Villiam Garcia Adsten.
2nd Half33-63Shane Blakeney made Layup. Assisted by Eli Beard.
2nd Half36-63Ari Fulton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Sebastian Robinson.
2nd Half36-64Shane Blakeney made Free Throw.
2nd Half36-65Shane Blakeney made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-65Malachi Arrington made Layup. Assisted by Rocco Awad.
2nd Half39-65Malachi Arrington made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-66Villiam Garcia Adsten made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-67Villiam Garcia Adsten made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-67Sebastian Robinson made Jumper. Assisted by Cameron Piggee.
2nd Half41-68Martin de LaPorterie made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-68Zack Scherler made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-68Zack Scherler made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-69Ralph Akuta made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-70Dillon Tingler made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-71Dillon Tingler made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-73Ralph Akuta made Layup. Assisted by Max Davis.
2nd Half43-75Max Davis made Layup.