Saint Peter's University

Brandon Stores Jr. half-court buzzer-beater leads NJIT MBB to thrilling win over Saint Peter’s in the 2026-27 home opener

The NJIT Highlanders Men’s Basketball Team (1-2) not only won its first game of the season but also captured the 2026-27 home opener at the Joel and Diane Bloom Wellness Events Center in Newark, New Jersey, in dramatic fashion, defeating the Saint Peter’s Peacocks(0-3) 54-52 in the America East-Metro Challenge on a phenomenal half-court buzzer-beater off the glass by Brandon Stores Jr.