Tariq Francis' 19 points helped NJIT defeat New Hampshire 64-59 on Saturday. Francis added five rebounds, eight assists, and three steals for the Highlanders (4-15, 1-3 America East Conference).
New Hampshire travels to NJIT in America East play Saturday. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season between the squads.
New Hampshire faces the NJIT Highlanders after Eva DeChent scored 24 points in New Hampshire's 56-39 victory against the UMBC Retrievers.