Junior forward Trinity Williams scored a career-high 24 points, including sinking two free throws with 1.1 seconds left in overtime, leading NJIT to a 77-76 road victory over UMBC in America East Conference women's basketball action.

By the Numbers
  • NJIT improved to 11-17 overall, 3-12 in the league
  • UMBC moved to 10-18 overall, 6-10 in the America East
  • Williams scored 24 points on 11-of-13 shooting
  • NJIT shot 78.6% from the field in the first quarter
  • UMBC's Blount scored 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds
State of Play
  • NJIT and New Hampshire are tied for eighth in the America East with one regular season game remaining
  • NJIT's postseason chances remain alive
  • NJIT Women's Basketball Alumnae Day is set for March 2, 2024
What's Next

NJIT will wrap up the regular season on Saturday, March 2, welcoming Bryant at 2pm with in-game statistics available on NJITHighlanders.com.

Bottom Line

Trinity Williams' career-best performance propelled NJIT to a crucial overtime victory, keeping their postseason hopes alive as they head into the final game of the regular season.