Delaware State hosts NJIT after Francis' 23-point showing

Updated Dec. 11, 2024 3:43 a.m. ET

Associated Press

NJIT Highlanders (2-9) at Delaware State Hornets (4-6)

Dover, Delaware; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hornets -3.5; over/under is 139.5

BOTTOM LINE: NJIT faces Delaware State after Tariq Francis scored 23 points in NJIT's 69-64 win against the Navy Midshipmen.

The Hornets are 4-0 on their home court. Delaware State has a 1-0 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

The Highlanders are 0-7 on the road. NJIT is 0-7 against opponents over .500.

Delaware State is shooting 43.2% from the field this season, 0.8 percentage points lower than the 44.0% NJIT allows to opponents. NJIT averages 6.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.9 fewer made shots on average than the 8.8 per game Delaware State gives up.

TOP PERFORMERS: Robert Smith averages 2.0 made 3-pointers per game for the Hornets, scoring 14.0 points while shooting 29.0% from beyond the arc.

Tim Moore Jr. is averaging 9.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.7 blocks for the Highlanders.

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