Brandon Stores Jr. sank a shot from just beyond half court at the buzzer to rally NJIT to a 54-52 victory over Saint Peter’s

NEWARK, N.J. -- NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Brandon Stores Jr. sank a shot from just beyond half court at the buzzer to rally NJIT to a 54-52 victory over Saint Peter’s on Sunday.

Stores finished with 15 points, shooting 4 for 10 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Highlanders (1-2). David Bolden added 12 points and five rebounds. Matheo Coffi scored nine.

Xavier Thomas led the Peacocks (0-3) with 14 points and three steals. Bryce Eaton added 12 points and three steals, while Trey Patterson contributed seven points and 12 rebounds.