NJIT Highlanders Defeat New Hampshire Wildcats 76-70
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Lundholm Gymnasium
NJIT Highlanders 76, New Hampshire Wildcats 70, 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 New Hampshire Wildcats?
NJIT Highlanders beat New Hampshire Wildcats 76-70 at Lundholm Gymnasium on February 12, 2026.
Who was favored in NJIT Highlanders vs New Hampshire Wildcats?
New Hampshire Wildcats were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -148 (about 60% implied). The underdog won.
In a closely contested matchup, the NJIT Highlanders defeated the New Hampshire Wildcats 76-70 at Lundholm Gymnasium. This victory marks the Highlanders' fourth consecutive win and solidifies their strong performance in recent games, while the Wildcats continue to struggle, having lost their last three games.
The Highlanders entered the game with a record of 14-12, showcasing a solid form with an 8-2 record over their last ten games. They have averaged 75.9 points scored while allowing 68.6 points during that stretch. Their recent victories included a win against the Binghamton Bearcats (73-64) and a dominant performance against the UMass Lowell River Hawks (81-56). In contrast, the Wildcats, with a record of 8-15, have struggled, going 4-6 in their last ten games, averaging 70.6 points scored but allowing 75.6 points. Their recent results included a loss to the Vermont Catamounts (57-80) and a close defeat against the Bryant Bulldogs (84-92).
At home, the Wildcats have a record of 3-1 in their last four games, yet their overall performance has been inconsistent, particularly in away games where they have only managed one win in six attempts. The Highlanders have fared well both at home and on the road, with a 4-1 record in their last five away games.
In their previous meetings, the Highlanders have had the upper hand, leading the head-to-head record 2-1 against the Wildcats this season. Their last encounter on January 9, 2026, resulted in a 80-76 victory for NJIT. The Wildcats did manage to secure a win against the Highlanders in the 2025 season, with a score of 80-69, but overall, NJIT has proven to be a challenging opponent.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any notable absences for either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this matchup.
The betting market, provided by DraftKings, had the Wildcats as 2.5-point favorites with a total set at 145.5. The odds indicated a home money line of -148.0 for New Hampshire and +124.0 for NJIT.
The conditions in Lundholm Gymnasium were typical for a basketball game, creating a competitive atmosphere for both teams.
Key moments in the game included a critical three-point jumper by Davide Poser, which extended NJIT's lead to 71-66 in the second half. Ari Fulton contributed significantly with free throws that pushed the score to 76-70, sealing the victory for the Highlanders. The Wildcats fought hard, but ultimately could not overcome the deficit.
As the game concluded, the Wildcats' chances of winning were rated at 0.0%, reflecting their inability to mount a comeback in the final moments. This matchup highlighted the contrasting trajectories of the two teams as the Highlanders continue to build momentum while the Wildcats face challenges in their campaign.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UNH -2.5 | 145.5 o -108 / u -112 | NJIT Highlanders +124 · New Hampshire Wildcats -148 |
Leaders
- PointsKiJan Robinson16New Hampshire Wildcats
- AssistsTyler Bike3New Hampshire Wildcats
- ReboundsJohn Squire8New Hampshire Wildcats
- PointsSebastian Robinson23NJIT Highlanders
- AssistsJordan Rogers5NJIT Highlanders
- ReboundsJordan Rogers6NJIT Highlanders
Recent form
New Hampshire Wildcats
Last 10: 4-6Streak L270.6 scored · 75.6 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L57-80at Vermont CatamountsFeb 7
- L84-92at Bryant BulldogsJan 31
- W66-61vs UMass Lowell River HawksJan 29
- W80-72vs UAlbany Great DanesJan 24
- W88-82vs Binghamton BearcatsJan 22
- W65-48at Maine Black BearsJan 19
- L74-75at UMBC RetrieversJan 10
- L76-80at NJIT HighlandersJan 9
- L61-80vs Vermont CatamountsJan 3
- L55-86at Nebraska CornhuskersDec 31
NJIT Highlanders
Last 10: 8-2Streak W475.9 scored · 68.6 allowed per game4-1 away
- 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
- W73-65at Binghamton BearcatsJan 3
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 | New Hampshire Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-56 | 24-57 |
| Field goal % | 52 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 5-19 | 9-29 |
| Three-point % | 26 | 31 |
| Free throws | 13-17 | 13-22 |
| Free throw % | 76 | 59 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 26 | 25 |
| Assists | 13 | 8 |
| Steals | 10 | 5 |
| Blocks | 5 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 17 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 30 |
| Fouls | 18 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 14 | 5 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 85 | 5 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half44-32Jordan Rogers makes 5-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half44-34Comeh Emuobor makes 4-foot jumper
- 2nd Half46-34Ari Fulton makes 7-foot jumper
- 2nd Half47-34Ari Fulton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-37Tyler Bike makes 25-foot three point jumper (John Squire assists)
- 2nd Half49-37Sebastian Robinson makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half51-37Malachi Arrington makes layup (Jordan Rogers assists)
- 2nd Half51-39Jack Graham makes 6-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half51-40Jack Graham makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-41Jack Graham makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-43Comeh Emuobor makes layup
- 2nd Half51-44Comeh Emuobor makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half53-44Sebastian Robinson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half53-45KiJan Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-46KiJan Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-48KiJan Robinson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-48Sebastian Robinson makes 10-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half57-48Malachi Arrington makes layup (Sebastian Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half59-48Ari Fulton makes 3-foot dunk (Jordan Rogers assists)
- 2nd Half59-50Comeh Emuobor makes layup
- 2nd Half59-52Belal El Shakery makes layup
- 2nd Half61-52Sebastian Robinson makes 9-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half61-53KiJan Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-53David Bolden makes 24-foot three point jumper (Sebastian Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half64-55Comeh Emuobor makes driving layup
- 2nd Half66-55Zack Scherler makes layup (Jordan Rogers assists)
- 2nd Half66-58Tyler Bike makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half67-58Ari Fulton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-58Ari Fulton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-60John Squire makes layup
- 2nd Half71-60Sebastian Robinson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jordan Rogers assists)
- 2nd Half71-63KiJan Robinson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Davide Poser assists)
- 2nd Half71-66Davide Poser makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tyler Bike assists)
- 2nd Half72-66Ari Fulton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-66Ari Fulton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-69KiJan Robinson makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half74-69Sebastian Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-70Comeh Emuobor makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-70Ari Fulton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-70Ari Fulton makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours New Hampshire Wildcats, below favours NJIT Highlanders.
Venue
- Lundholm GymnasiumDurham, NH
- Attendance338
- OfficialsCarl Luciano, William Flowers Jr., Ed Corliss
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