NJIT Highlanders Dominate SUNY Canton Roos 95-60
Monday, December 29, 2025, 4:00 PM ET · Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center
NJIT Highlanders 95, SUNY Canton Roos 60, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won SUNY Canton Roos vs NJIT Highlanders?
NJIT Highlanders beat SUNY Canton Roos 95-60 at Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center on December 29, 2025.
The NJIT Highlanders delivered a commanding performance against the SUNY Canton Roos, winning decisively with a final score of 95-60. This matchup, held at the Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center, showcased NJIT's ability to bounce back after a challenging stretch of games, while SUNY Canton struggled to find their footing.
In their last ten games, the Highlanders recorded a 2-8 record, with their recent form reflecting a streak of two consecutive losses leading up to this game. They averaged 61.8 points scored per game while allowing an average of 83.2 points, indicating defensive struggles. However, they managed to secure two wins at home, where they held a record of 2-1, contrasting sharply with their away record of 0-7. Their last five games saw them average 59.6 points while conceding 78.4, highlighting ongoing issues on both ends of the court.
On the other hand, the Roos faced a tough challenge in their most recent outing, having lost their only game of the season prior to this matchup against the Colgate Raiders, where they fell 62-95. This loss contributed to their poor away record, which now stands at 0-1. Their average points scored in that game was 62.0, but they allowed a staggering 95.0 points, showcasing significant defensive vulnerabilities.
The Highlanders' victory was underscored by a series of impressive scoring plays in the second half, including a 23-foot three-point jumper by Ari Fulton and a driving layup by Lateef Johnson Jr. As the game progressed, NJIT continued to extend their lead, with multiple three-pointers from Kolton Castrello and Brett Larson, demonstrating their offensive capabilities. The final quarter saw NJIT effectively control the pace of the game, culminating in a 95-point total that reflected their offensive resurgence.
In terms of previous meetings, this game marked another chapter in the ongoing competition between these two teams, with NJIT establishing dominance on their home court. The Highlanders' ability to score effectively while limiting their opponents' opportunities was a key factor in their success.
Injury news did not play a significant role in this matchup, as both teams appeared to field their available rosters. The conditions in the arena were favorable for basketball, with a supportive home crowd that likely contributed to NJIT's performance.
The betting market had priced the Highlanders as the heavy favorites, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting the expectations surrounding their performance in this fixture. This game served as a crucial opportunity for NJIT to regain confidence after a rough patch, while SUNY Canton will need to reassess their strategy moving forward after this defeat.
Leaders
- PointsSebastian Robinson21NJIT Highlanders
- AssistsSebastian Robinson4NJIT Highlanders
- ReboundsSebastian Robinson8NJIT Highlanders
- PointsLateef Johnson Jr.23SUNY Canton Roos
- AssistsLateef Johnson Jr.4SUNY Canton Roos
- ReboundsLateef Johnson Jr.6SUNY Canton Roos
Recent form
NJIT Highlanders
Last 10: 2-8Streak L261.8 scored · 83.2 allowed per game2-1 at home
- L52-101at Butler BulldogsDec 22
- L49-65vs Sacred Heart PioneersDec 13
- W70-64vs New Haven ChargersDec 11
- L72-89at High Point PanthersDec 6
- L55-73at Eastern Michigan EaglesNov 28
- L47-104at Louisville CardinalsNov 27
- L67-94at Cincinnati BearcatsNov 25
- L70-86at Navy MidshipmenNov 22
- L43-75at Drexel DragonsNov 19
- W93-81vs Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsNov 15
SUNY Canton Roos
1 game: 0-1Streak L162 scored · 95 allowed per game0-1 away
- L62-95at Colgate RaidersNov 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 |
Box score
| Stat | SUNY Canton Roos | NJIT Highlanders |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-58 | 32-82 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 39 |
| Three-pointers | 9-22 | 12-43 |
| Three-point % | 41 | 28 |
| Free throws | 5-10 | 19-26 |
| Free throw % | 50 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 52 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 23 |
| Defensive rebounds | 26 | 29 |
| Assists | 11 | 19 |
| Steals | 3 | 18 |
| Blocks | 3 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 25 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 28 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 20 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 34 |
| Fouls | 17 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 45 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 10 | 86 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half25-48Jordan Rogers makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half27-48Jordan Sidle makes layup (Lateef Johnson Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half27-49Ari Fulton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half27-50Ari Fulton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half27-51Ari Fulton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half29-51Eugene Johnson Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half29-54Jeremy Clayville makes 25-foot three point jumper (David Bolden assists)
- 2nd Half31-54Eugene Johnson Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half31-57Jeremy Clayville makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jordan Rogers assists)
- 2nd Half31-59Melvyn Ebonkoli makes layup (Sebastian Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half31-61Sebastian Robinson makes layup
- 2nd Half31-62Sebastian Robinson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half33-62Lateef Johnson Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half33-64John Kelly makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half36-64Lateef Johnson Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half38-64Edram Gbekou makes driving layup
- 2nd Half38-67Rocco Awad makes 24-foot three point jumper (Quentin Duncan assists)
- 2nd Half38-68Sebastian Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half38-69Sebastian Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half38-72Cameron Piggee makes 23-foot three point jumper (Quentin Duncan assists)
- 2nd Half38-73Cameron Piggee makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half38-74Cameron Piggee makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-74Edram Gbekou makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jahmai Francois assists)
- 2nd Half41-76Sebastian Robinson makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half44-76Danny Murphy makes 22-foot three point jumper (Lateef Johnson Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half44-79Jeremy Clayville makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ari Fulton assists)
- 2nd Half44-80Ari Fulton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-81Ari Fulton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-83Jordan Rogers makes layup (Jeremy Clayville assists)
- 2nd Half46-83Eugene Johnson Jr. makes layup (Lateef Johnson Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half46-86Ari Fulton makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jeremy Clayville assists)
- 2nd Half46-88Jordan Rogers makes layup
- 2nd Half46-91Ari Fulton makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jeremy Clayville assists)
- 2nd Half48-91Lateef Johnson Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-91Tanner Sullivan makes 23-foot three point jumper (Sean Quinn assists)
- 2nd Half51-93David Bolden makes driving layup
- 2nd Half54-93Kolton Castrello makes 24-foot three point jumper (Brett Larson assists)
- 2nd Half57-93Brett Larson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Sean Quinn assists)
- 2nd Half57-95Zack Scherler makes layup
- 2nd Half60-95Kolton Castrello makes 25-foot three point jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours NJIT Highlanders, below favours SUNY Canton Roos.
Venue
- Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events CenterNewark, NJ
- Attendance352
- OfficialsDaniel Basile, Tyler Jones, Gordon Bentley
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