Lindsey scores 22, Okeke has double-double as Albany downs NJIT 81-63

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Amir Lindsey’s 22 points and Okechukwu Okeke’s double-double helped Albany defeat NJIT 81-63 on Thursday.

Lindsey had five assists for the Great Danes (10-17, 6-6 America East Conference). Okeke had 15 points and 11 rebounds. Jaden Kempson scored 16 points while shooting 5 for 10 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line, and added seven rebounds.

Sebastian Robinson finished with 18 points for the Highlanders (15-13, 10-3). NJIT also got 14 points and three steals from David Bolden. Jordan Rogers also had nine points, six rebounds and five assists. The loss ended a six-game winning streak for the Highlanders.

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