Black Bears Head to NJIT for Second of Three-Straight Road Games
University of Maine men’s Basketball vs. NJIT: game Preview
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The University of Maine men’s basketball team faces off against the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) on Saturday, continuing a three-game road trip. This marks the second meeting between the two teams this season, following a 78-73 victory for Maine on December 2nd, 2023, at the Cross Insurance Center in Orono.
recent Performance of the University of Maine Black Bears
The university of Maine men’s basketball team currently holds a record of 10-6 overall and 3-1 in America East Conference play as of January 9, 2026. They are coming off a 72-64 loss to Binghamton on January 6, 2026.
Maine is led in scoring by Jalen Battle, averaging 18.2 points per game. Peter Filipov contributes 12.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. The team’s overall field goal percentage is 46.2%.
A recent game recap from the university of Maine Athletics website details the Binghamton loss: Binghamton Downs Maine 72-64.
NJIT Highlanders: Opponent Profile
NJIT currently has a record of 6-8 overall and 1-3 in America East Conference play as of January 9, 2026. The Highlanders are led by sophomore guard Elias De La Cruz, who averages 14.5 points per game. NJIT’s team shooting percentage is 43.8%.
The NJIT Athletics website provides updated team statistics and player profiles: NJIT Men’s Basketball Roster.
Historical Matchup Data
The University of Maine leads the all-time series against NJIT with a record of 6-3. The December 2nd, 2023, victory saw Jalen Battle score 24 points and Peter Filipov add 18 points and 10 rebounds for Maine. NJIT was led by Elias De La Cruz with 21 points. Box score details are available from ESPN: Maine vs. NJIT - Box Score.
game Details and Broadcast Details
The game is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET at the Wellness and Events Center in Newark, New Jersey. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+ and listen to the radio broadcast on the Black Bear Sports Network: University of Maine Men’s basketball Schedule.
America East Conference Standings
As of January 9, 2026, the America East Conference standings are as follows (top 5):
- vermont: 5-0
- University of Maine: 3-1
- Binghamton: 3-1
- UMBC: 2-2
- NJIT: 1-3
The official America East Conference standings can be found here: America East men’s Basketball Standings.