NEWWARK, N.J. — Melvyn Ebonkoli's 20 points helped NJIT defeat UMass-Lowell 81-56 on Thursday.
Ebonkoli added seven rebounds for the Highlanders (12-12, 7-2 America East Conference). Ari Fulton scored 18 points while shooting 6 for 11 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 6 from the free-throw line and added 10 rebounds. Quentin Duncan finished with 13 points.
The River Hawks (9-15, 4-5) were led by Shawn Simmons II, who recorded 15 points and six rebounds. Xavier Spencer added 15 points for UMass-Lowell.
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