Trinity Williams Leads NJIT to Overtime Victory over UMBC with Career-Best 24 Points
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
- 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
NJIT will wrap up the regular season on Saturday, March 2, welcoming Bryant at 2pm with in-game statistics available on NJITHighlanders.com.
Bottom LineTrinity 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.
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