NJIT Stuns No. 17 Michigan
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Joe Robbins/Getty Images(ANN ARBOR, Mi.) — New Jersey Insitute of Technology upset No. 17 Michigan, Saturday with a thrilling 72-70 victory.
The Highlanders (3-5) were clutch from the three-point line as they drained 11 of 17 shots and nailed 58.7% of their attempts from the floor.
Guard Damon Lynn stole the show as he contributed 20 points and dropped a crucial three pointer with 2:38 remaining in the game that would give the Highlanders a 68-64 lead.
The Wolverines (6-2) would mount a comeback attempt as Caris Levert would knockdown two free throws and drain a three pointer after a layup from Highlanders guard Ky Howard that would close the score to 70-69. That was as close as Michigan would draw as NJIT would bleed the clock and hit a pair of Daquan Holiday free throws with :04 seconds to go.
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