NJIT Highlanders Defeat Maine Black Bears 67-58
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 3:00 PM ET · Skip Chappelle Court in Memorial Gymnasium
NJIT Highlanders 67, Maine Black Bears 58, 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 Maine Black Bears?
NJIT Highlanders beat Maine Black Bears 67-58 at Skip Chappelle Court in Memorial Gymnasium on February 14, 2026.
Who was favored in NJIT Highlanders vs Maine Black Bears?
NJIT Highlanders were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -135 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup at Skip Chappelle Court in Memorial Gymnasium, the NJIT Highlanders secured a 67-58 victory over the Maine Black Bears on February 14, 2026. This win extends NJIT's winning streak to six games, showcasing their strong form as they continue to push through the latter part of the season. The Highlanders have now improved their overall record to 16-12, while the Black Bears dropped to 6-22.
The Highlanders entered the game with a robust away record of 8-4 and had been in excellent form, winning eight of their last ten games, averaging 76.2 points scored while allowing 69.1 points. Their recent success included a 76-70 win against the New Hampshire Wildcats just two days prior. In contrast, the Black Bears had struggled, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, averaging 65.9 points scored and allowing 69.5 points. They had lost their last two games, including a 78-62 defeat to the UMBC Retrievers.
Historically, NJIT has dominated this matchup, winning all three previous meetings this season and last, including a close contest on January 10, 2026, where they lost 74-70 to Maine. However, the Highlanders' recent form and the Black Bears' struggles suggested a shift in momentum that played out during this game.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either side, which indicates both teams were at full strength for this crucial encounter.
The betting market reflected NJIT's current form, with DraftKings listing them as 1.5-point favorites, indicating confidence in their ability to secure the win. The total points for the game were set at 137.5, suggesting an expectation for a moderately high-scoring affair.
The game unfolded with a competitive spirit, but NJIT maintained control, particularly in the second half. Key plays included Ace Flagg's layup that pushed the Highlanders' lead to 62-54 and subsequent free throws from Sebastian Robinson and David Bolden that extended their advantage. Maine fought back with a three-pointer from Caleb Crawford, but it was not enough to close the gap as NJIT sealed the game with free throws in the closing moments.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the disparity in recent form between the two teams, with NJIT's consistent scoring and defensive efforts proving decisive in their victory over Maine.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NJIT -1.5 | 137.5 o -105 / u -115 | NJIT Highlanders -135 · Maine Black Bears +114 |
Leaders
- PointsLogan Carey20Maine Black Bears
- AssistsCaleb Crawford4Maine Black Bears
- ReboundsLogan Carey7Maine Black Bears
- PointsSebastian Robinson23NJIT Highlanders
- AssistsDavid Bolden5NJIT Highlanders
- ReboundsAri Fulton7NJIT Highlanders
Recent form
Maine Black Bears
Last 10: 4-6Streak L265.9 scored · 69.5 allowed per game3-2 at home
- L62-78vs UMBC RetrieversFeb 12
- L67-73at Bryant BulldogsFeb 7
- W76-70vs Vermont CatamountsFeb 5
- L77-91at UMass Lowell River HawksJan 31
- W79-63vs Binghamton BearcatsJan 24
- W52-49vs UAlbany Great DanesJan 22
- L48-65vs New Hampshire WildcatsJan 19
- L62-67at Vermont CatamountsJan 16
- W74-70at NJIT HighlandersJan 10
- L62-69at UMBC RetrieversJan 8
NJIT Highlanders
Last 10: 8-2Streak W576.2 scored · 69.1 allowed per game4-1 away
- 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
- W73-64at UMass Lowell River HawksJan 15
- L70-74vs Maine Black BearsJan 10
- W80-76vs New Hampshire WildcatsJan 9
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 | Maine Black Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-47 | 19-51 |
| Field goal % | 55 | 37 |
| Three-pointers | 4-15 | 6-28 |
| Three-point % | 27 | 21 |
| Free throws | 11-22 | 14-21 |
| Free throw % | 50 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 29 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 22 |
| Assists | 13 | 13 |
| Steals | 10 | 10 |
| Blocks | 3 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 19 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 20 |
| Fouls | 18 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 14 | 6 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 73 | 15 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half31-32Logan Carey makes 24-foot three point jumper (Caleb Crawford assists)
- 1st Half31-35Logan Carey makes 22-foot three point jumper (Ryan Mabrey assists)
- 2nd Half31-37Ace Flagg makes driving layup
- 2nd Half33-37Sebastian Robinson makes layup
- 2nd Half33-38Logan Carey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half35-38Sebastian Robinson makes layup
- 2nd Half36-38Melvyn Ebonkoli makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-38David Bolden makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ari Fulton assists)
- 2nd Half40-38David Bolden makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-40Logan Carey makes 19-foot jumper (Caleb Crawford assists)
- 2nd Half42-40Melvyn Ebonkoli makes layup (Sebastian Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half44-40Melvyn Ebonkoli makes layup (Sebastian Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half46-40Ari Fulton makes layup (David Bolden assists)
- 2nd Half48-40Ari Fulton makes 1-foot dunk (David Bolden assists)
- 2nd Half48-42Ace Flagg makes 6-foot jumper (Amare Allen assists)
- 2nd Half48-43Ace Flagg makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half49-43Ari Fulton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-43Sebastian Robinson makes 17-foot jumper (Melvyn Ebonkoli assists)
- 2nd Half53-43Quentin Duncan makes 6-foot jumper
- 2nd Half55-43Ari Fulton makes 4-foot dunk (Melvyn Ebonkoli assists)
- 2nd Half55-45Yanis Bamba makes driving layup (Logan Carey assists)
- 2nd Half58-45Sebastian Robinson makes 24-foot three point jumper (David Bolden assists)
- 2nd Half58-46Yanis Bamba makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-47TJ Biel makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-47Sebastian Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-47Sebastian Robinson makes layup
- 2nd Half61-48Mekhi Gray makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-49Mekhi Gray makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-49David Bolden makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-50Mekhi Gray makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-51TJ Biel makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-52TJ Biel makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-54Ace Flagg makes layup
- 2nd Half62-55Ace Flagg makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half63-55Sebastian Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-55David Bolden makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-55David Bolden makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-58Caleb Crawford makes 23-foot three point jumper (Logan Carey assists)
- 2nd Half66-58Sebastian Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-58Sebastian Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Maine Black Bears, below favours NJIT Highlanders.
Venue
- Skip Chappelle Court in Memorial GymnasiumOrono, ME
- Attendance1152
- OfficialsTom Deneen, Ryan Corbett, Jawaan Williams
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